Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce Unveils Finalists for Annual Business Excellence Awards and Citizen of the Year Gala

The Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the finalists for its annual Business Excellence Awards and the
presentation of the Citizen of the Year. The prestigious gala, a highlight of the community calendar, will take place on Thursday,
October 3rd, at the Ramada by Wyndham.

The event is a celebration of the outstanding achievements, innovation, and community spirit of local businesses, organizations,
and individuals. The evening will begin with an elegant reception at 5:00 PM, featuring champagne, hors d’oeuvres, music, and a
photobooth for capturing memories.

At 6:30 PM, the dinner and awards ceremony will commence, hosted by the dynamic duo of Jamie Carr and Simon McLinden,
promising an evening filled with inspiration, entertainment, and heartfelt recognition.

“I’m always so inspired by the stories we hear during the nomination process,” said Angela Bero, General Manager of the Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce. “These finalists aren’t just businesses; they’re our friends and neighbors who pour their hearts into making Cornwall a better place. This night is our chance to give them a huge thank you and celebrate their incredible hard work. The energy in the room is always electric, and I can’t wait to share that with everyone.”

The finalists for the 2025 Business Excellence Awards are:

Inclusion and Diversity Award

Farhana Meghji
Peace Machine Tattoo
Rachel’s Kids – Park of Hope

Environmental Impact Award

Monroes Mills Flower Co.
IPG-Cantech
St. Lawrence River Institute

Community Impact Award, sponsored by Desjardins

Business Sisters
Maison Baldwin House
W3 Girls – Debbie Burns

Tourism Excellence Award, sponsored by Cornwall Tourism

Akwesasne Pow-wow
Cline House Gallery
Glengarry Highland Games

Small to Medium Sized Business Award, sponsored by ACCFutures

Bud’s Records
Ionic Electric
Seaway Office Pro

Large Business Award, sponsored by McDougall Insurance & Financial

McDonald’s (Cornwall, Lancaster)
Olson Fab
St. Joseph’s Continuing Care
Walmart Logistics

Entrepreneur of the Year Award, sponsored by Choose Cornwall

Joel & Summer Stang – Cowan’s Dairy, Stang Electric
Robert Martin – Tight Lines Tackle
Jason Shoot – Seguin Patate

New Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Cornwall SDG Business Enterprise Centre

Cornwall Connector
On a le choix
Mo Events

Young Professional of the Year Award, the Eastern Ontario Training Board

Gina Scandrett – Bourgon Construction
Katy Cartier – KAtea
Kelsey Lee – Love and Lee

The winners of the President’s Award, the Lifetime Business Achievement Award, and the esteemed Citizen of the Year will be
announced live at the gala.

The Chamber extends its sincere gratitude to the generous sponsors who make this evening possible:

Title Sponsor: Cogeco
Partner Sponsor: ACCFutures
Location Sponsor: Ramada by Wyndham
Photobooth Sponsor: Mini Mall Storage
Community Sponsor: Stang Electric

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, October 3rd
Time: 5:00 PM Reception | 6:30 PM Dinner & Awards
Venue: Ramada by Wyndham, Cornwall
Tickets: $85 per person. Sales begin Thursday, August 28th.
Purchase: Tickets can be purchased online at www.cornwallchamber.com/bea.