Recognition

Each year we supply entertaining products and equipment to thousands of people and businesses around the world. In the process of serving the diverse needs of our customers, valued trust-based relationships have been established that continue to grow and deepen with the passage of time.

1981 Award of Appreciation for successful completion of the feature film "Motherlode"

Presented to John Thomas and Thomas FX by Charlton Heston

 

1994 Consideration for Academy Award Nomination

In recognition of John Thomas and Thomas FX having been considered for an Academy Award Nomination for work in the filming of the movie "Alive"

 

1994 BC Motion Picture Association John Thomas Award

Presented to John Thomas and Thomas FX by BC Motion Picture Association For distinguished achievement exemplifying excellence in the BC Motion Picture Industry.

 

1995 Consideration for Academy Award Nomination

In recognition of John Thomas and Thomas FX having been considered for an Academy Award nomination in the Scientific and Technological Advancement catagory for John Thomas' development of the "descender", a device to control the rate of descent of stunt performers during high falls from buildings, cliffs, etc.

 

1996 Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Of The Year Provincial Finalist

Presented to Betty Thomas by Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Of The Year Selection Committe as Provincial Finalist in the International Competitiveness awards catagory.

 

1996 Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Of The Year Regional Finalist

Presented to Betty Thomas by the Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Of The Selection Committee as Regional Finalist in the International Competitiveness award catagory.

 

1996 Regional Finalist International Competitiveness

Presented to Betty Thomas by The Bank of Montreal.

 

1997 BC Film Recognition Of Achievement Award

Presented to Betty Thomas by the BC Film Commission in Recognition of your Contribution in Building the Film and Television Industry in British Columbia

 

1998 Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Of The Year Regional Finalist "Impact On Local Economy"

Presented to Betty Thomas by the Canadian Woman Entrenprenuer of the Year Award Selection Committee.

 

1998 Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Recipient "Impact on the Local Economy Award"

Presented to Betty Thomas by the Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Selection Committee and The Bank of Montreal in recognition of her contribution to the local economy through developing her own business and encouraging others in the community to do the same.

 

1998 Royal Bank Recognition of Achievement Award

Presented to Betty Thomas by the Royal Bank Financial Group in recognition of her achievement in being named Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, Impact on Local Economy

 

1998 Who's Who Among Top Executives Recognition Award

Presented to Betty Thomas and Thomas FX

 

1999 Ernst & Young "Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year" Nominee - Innovation Category

Presented to Betty Thomas and Thomas FX by Ernst & Young.

 

1999 Business Excellence Best Business Award

Presented to Betty Thomas and Thomas FX By The North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce.

 

1999 Business Excellence Innovation Award

Presented to Betty Thomas and Thomas FX By The North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce.

 

1999 Government of Canada Canadian Woman's International Business Initiative Award

Presented to Betty Thomas and Thomas FX by the Canadian Embassy in Washington, DC in recognition of your outstanding leadership in the woman's business community in Canada.

 

2000 Royal Bank Recognition Award

Presented to Betty Thomas by the Royal Bank in recognition for her participation in the RBC Small Business Advisory Council

 

2004 Business Excellence Innovation Award Nominee

Presented to John & Betty Quee and Thomas FX by the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce

 

2004 Business Excellence Innovation Award Recipient

Presented to John & Betty Quee and Thomas FX by the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce

 

2004 Women In Film & Video Lifetime Membership Award

Presented to Betty Thomas by Women in Film & Video Vancouver in recognition of her significant contributions to Women in Film & Video Vancouver and its mandate to support, advance, promote, and celebrate the professional development and achievements of women involved in the British Columbia Film, Video and television Industry.

 

2005 Thomas FX Employee of the Year Award

Presented to Ed Deeth by Thomas FX Group Inc.

 

2005 Thomas FX Salesperson of the Year Award

Presented to Morgan Thomas by Thomas FX Group Inc.

 

2006 Thomas FX Special Recognition Award

Recognition of a Banner Year Surpassing Company Goals Presented to John A. Quee, CEO by Your Thomas FX Team in Appreciation for the Completion of The Most Successful Year in the Company's History.

 

2006 Thomas FX Employee of the Year Award

Presented to Ed Deeth by Thomas FX Group Inc.

 

2006 Thomas FX Salesperson of the Year Award

Presented to Morgan Thomas by Thomas FX Group Inc.

 

2007 Consideration for Academy Award Nomination

In recognition of having been considered for an Academy Award Nomination in the Scientific and Technological Advancement Category for CEO John Quee's development of an advanced quality of biodegradable artificial snow for film production.

 

2007 Thomas FX Employee of the Year Award

Presented to Ed Deeth by Thomas FX Group Inc.

 

2007 Thomas FX Salesperson of the Year Award

Presented to Morgan Thomas by Thomas FX Group Inc.

 

2007 Thomas FX Outstanding Achievement Award

Presented to Betty Thomas Quee by Thomas FX Group Inc. in recognition of having achieved 300% International Sales Growth in each of the preceeding three consecutive years.

 

2008 Black Press Best Advertising Series

Presented to North Shore Outlook by Black Publishing in recognition of winning second place in competition amongst all Canadian Community Newspapers for the 2007 Thoms FX Halloween ad campaign. Thomas FX CEO John Quee acted as Creative Director for the project working closely with the designer at the North Shore Outlook in developing the award winning campaign.

 

2008 Suburban Newspapers of America Best Ad Series

Presented to the North Shore Outlook by Suburban Newspapers Of America for the 2007 Thomas FX Halloween advertising campaign winner of second place prize for an advertising campaign out of all community newspapers in Canada. Thomas FX John Quee acted as Creative Director, working closely with the staff of the North Shore Outlook in designing the award winning campaign.

 

2008 Thomas FX Employee of the Year Award

Presented to Ed Deeth by Thomas FX Group Inc.

 

2008 Thomas FX Salesperson of the Year Award

Presented to Betty Thomas Quee by Thomas FX Group Inc.

 

2020 Innovation/Switching Gears Award

The Innovation/Switching Gears Award is proudly presented to Thomas FX Group Inc. to recognize a North Vancouver Business who we admire for stepping up, showing initiative and supporting the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.