Over a dozen local residents and businesses have been honoured for their contributions to the community.
The 137th annual Business Excellence Awards were handed out by the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce at the Chatham Capitol Theatre last night with awards in 16 categories.
Chamber President Rory Ring says simply being nominated is a testament to the hard work and positive impact local residents and businesses are making in Chatham-Kent every day.
2025 Award Recipients:
- ATHENA Leadership Award: Dr. Angel Biligot, the CO.
- Business of the Year Award – Large: Postma Heating and Cooling
- Business of the Year Award – Medium: JP Contractors
- Business of the Year Award – Small: Balance Accounting Services
- Customer First Award – Individual: Bree Kettle, Red Barn Brewing Co.
- Customer First Award – Business: Konstantino Pizza
- Downtown Business of the Year Award: Turns & Tales
- Emerging Leader Award: Emma Butler, J&E Meats Inc
- Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Kerry Mall, Maple City Property Rental
- Indigenous Business of the Year Award: Three Sisters Consulting
- Innovation Award: Handy Bros. Home Comfort
- New Business Award: IntelliSync Solutions
- Rising Star Award: Larissa Howlett, Brows By Larissa
- Diversity Award: Community Living Chatham-Kent, Ron Coristine
- Non-Profit Business of the Year Award: Chatham Outreach for Hunger
- Visionary Award: Jodi Maroney, Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation