Finalists announced for Business Excellence Awards

LEAMINGTON — The Leamington District Chamber of Commerce has released the list of finalists for the 27th annual Business Excellence Awards.

“Every year, the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce, residents, employees, and business owners join to honour and celebrate business excellence,” said chamber Manager Wendy Parsons. “These awards publicly recognize outstanding businesses, organizations and individuals that demonstrate excellence in business and a passion for the community.”

Once again, the LDCC has had to think outside the box and decided to bring back the drive-in theatre style for the event, similar to 2020.

Nominations were submitted online or brought into the Chamber office and several judges from the Business Excellence Awards Committee gathered to choose the finalists and winners of each category.

There will also be a colouring contest for a chance to win a custom caricature by artist Todd Stahl.

These ladies were waiting for the show to start at last year’s Excellence Awards.

SUN photo

Here are this year’s finalists:

Customer First – sponsored by CIBC

Abraham Orthodontics, Paul’s Basement Waterproofing and Crawlspace Repair, Libro Credit Union.

Excellence in Food Service – sponsored by TD Canada Trust.

Booster Juice Leamington, Ray’s Ribhouse, Starbucks Leamington.

Grow South Essex – sponsored by BMO Bank of Montreal.

Highbury Canco, John O’s Food Inc., Plant Products Inc.

Industrial/Manufacturing Excellence – sponsored by Invest Windsor- Essex.

Fort Dearborn Company, Caxton Mark Inc., Thermo Energy Systems Inc.

Innovation – sponsored by the Municipality of Leamington.

Cindy’s Home and Garden, Iron Kettle Bed and Breakfast, Nature Fresh Farms.

Invest in a World Class Workforce – sponsored by Workforce Windsor- Essex.

Erie Shores Healthcare, Leamington and Area Family Health Team, The Leamington Mennonite Home.

Positive Professional – sponsored by RBC Royal Bank.

Nat Milana - Milana’s Menswear, Shelby Foster - HoriZen BnB, Troy Loop - Jack’s Gastropub.

Small Business Excellence 1-9 Employees – sponsored by WFCU.

Flood’s Nursery Farm, Impact Health and Fitness Centre Inc., Speedprint Ltd.

Small Business Excellence 10-50 Employees – sponsored by Scotiabank.

Leamington Home Hardware, Seacliff Manor Retirement Residence, Shoppers Drug Mart Leamington.

Warm Welcome – sponsored by Parks Canada - Point Pelee National Park.

Cured Craft Brewing Co., Kingsville BIA, Sunsets by the Bay.

Welcoming Accessibility – sponsored by Community Living Essex County.

South Essex Community Council, Southwestern Ontario Gleaners, Switzer-Carty Transportation Inc.

Young Entrepreneur – sponsored by Cogeco Connexion.

Nicole Anderson – Ricci, Enns, Rollier & Setterington LLP, Craig Marentette – Red Lantern Coffee Co., Calyn Kir, Jeron Kir and Mitch Monaco – My Grind Coffee Co.

Youth Excellence – sponsored by the Rotary Club of Leamington. TBA night of awards.

Libro Director’s Choice – Libro Credit Union. TBA night of awards

Alf Bennie Award – sponsored by Blackburn Radio. TBA night of awards.

Mark your calendar and be sure to join us on Wednesday September 8th, at the Leamington Roma Club soccer field, as we recognize these outstanding businesses and individuals!

Ticket prices are: 5:30- 7:30 p.m. $60 plus HST includes VIP extravagant hors d’oeuvres meet and greet in the Roma Club Pavilion; 7:30 p.m. $35 entrance to the grounds opens for Business Excellence Awards.

The 27th annual Business Excellence Awards Show, sponsored by Libro Credit Union, begins at dusk.