The recognition award, presented to Hamilton Sports Group, celebrates the incredible impact the six-day event had on our community, generating nearly $75 million in economic activity.

The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce’s Outstanding Business Achievement Awards are set for Wednesday, April 10 at Carmen’s Banquet Centre at 5 p.m. Limited tickets remain.

The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce announced today that there will be a special recognition component added to this year’s Outstanding Business Achievement Awards program.

The Tourism Champion of the Year Recognition Award, in partnership with Hamilton Tourism, will be presented to Hamilton Sports Group for their integral role in planning and operating the 110th Grey Cup Game & 2023 Grey Cup Festival in Hamilton from November 14-21, 2023.

The Grey Cup Game & Festival generated over $73.5 million in total economic activity in Canada, according to a study by Sport Tourism Canada (STC). After accounting for initial expenditures, the Canadian Football League’s (CFL) championship contest generated a net economic impact (GDP) of $41.9 million, including $35.4 million for the province of Ontario and $29.2 million for the City of Hamilton.

The total reported attendance over the six-day festival and at the championship game was 223,216. The 33,835 out-of-town guests who visited the region averaged 3.4 days in the host city and generated approximately $20.8 million in visitor spending. Click here for the complete report.

The 110th Grey Cup Game and 2023 Grey Cup Festival are recent recipients of Sport Tourism Canada’s PRESTIGE Award for Canadian Event of the Year with a budget greater than $1 million.

Quote from Greg Dunnett, President & CEO, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
“Our Outstanding Business Achievement Awards celebrate business excellence in Hamilton and we felt it was important to recognize Hamilton Sports Group and the incredible impact that the 110th Grey Cup Game & Festival had on our business community. This iconic event showcased our city’s vibrant culture and hospitality as well as stimulated significant economic growth and community engagement. The Grey Cup’s success underscores Hamilton’s position as a premier destination for major events and highlights the collaborative efforts of local businesses, stakeholders, and volunteers.”

About the Outstanding Business Achievement Awards
The Hamilton Chamber’s Outstanding Business Achievement Awards (OBAA) gala, set for Wednesday, April 10 at Carmen’s Banquet Centre, celebrates excellence in Hamilton’s business community. Last month, the Chamber announced Hamilton’s CEO of the Year and Hamilton’s Citizen of the Year award recipients, in addition to award category finalists. Click here to read more. A limited number of tickets remain for the gala, secure your spot now before the event sells out.

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