The stars will be shining in Wallaceburg next month.
The nominees have been announced for the 28th annual Business Excellence Awards, handed out by the Wallaceburg and District Chamber of Commerce to celebrate creativity, resilience, and innovation.
In all, 13 honours will be handed out in categories including Agriculture, Business of the Year, Chip Gordon Citizen of the Year, and Entrepreneur of the Year.
Several winners have already been unveiled. Life skills trainer Erin Dickinson is taking home the Building Bridges Award for fostering better relationships with local First Nations communities; PuroClean Restoration has been named to the Industrial Achievement Award; Marc Leduc and Rob Lozon from Waste Connections Canada are being honoured with the Community Inclusion Award; and Adam Childs will be given the Wallaceburg BIA Award, recognizing contributions to the vitality of downtown Wallaceburg.
The awards will be handed out at the CBD Club in Wallaceburg on Friday, November 7th.
The evening will feature a catered meal, full awards ceremony, networking opportunities, and a live performance by 89Next.
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Full list of 2025 nominees:
Agriculture Award
Recognizes individuals or organizations that create innovative solutions to promote agriculture within the community.
🏆 Wallaceburg Farmers Market
🏆 Old Red Barn Farms
Building Bridges Award (Presented by Walpole Island First Nation Employment and Training Program)
Honors those committed to fostering better relationships with local First Nations communities.
🏆 Erin Dickinson – Life Skills Trainer
Business of the Year Award
Celebrates businesses demonstrating innovation, dedication to community improvement, and resilience.
🏆 Lambton Conveyor
🏆 Postma Heating & Cooling
🏆 Duchene’s Paint & Accent Alley
Chip Gordon Citizen of the Year Award
Honors residents making exceptional contributions to community life.
🏆 Sherri-Anne Wills – Wallaceburg Bike Rodeo
🏆 Gert McClure – Thompsons Limited
🏆 Dawn Foster – Foster Meats
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Recognizes individuals showing excellence, leadership, and innovation in their field.
🏆 Katie Verbeek – Jackz Oasis
🏆 Adam Campbell – Campbell Architecture
🏆 Crystal Mitchell – Pet Valu
Industrial Achievement Award
Honors businesses developing innovative solutions and redefining their market segment.
🏆 PuroClean Restoration
Technology Award
Celebrates those using technology to enhance products, services, and community impact.
🏆 Paul Vannatto
🏆 Matt Sanders – LKDSB E-Sports
🏆 Sgt. Lynette Rosina – CK Police
Volunteer of the Year Award
Recognizes individuals creating a friendlier, more inclusive, and safer community.
🏆 Stefan Premdas
🏆 Diana Cornelis
Women in Business Award
Honors women demonstrating excellence and leadership within their field.
🏆 Heather Perkin – Calluna Osteopathy
🏆 Melanie Lozon – Duchene’s Paint & Accent Alley
🏆 Christal Wills – McKellars Flowers & Gifts
Young Professional Award
Recognizes individuals aged 35 or younger making a positive impact in their profession and community.
🏆 Ashley Lozon – Farmers Gold
🏆 Brandon Donklers – Wallaceburg Wellness Centre
🏆 Kaylyn Gregory – Wallaceburg & District Museum
Community Inclusion Award (Presented by Community Living Wallaceburg)
Honors organizations supporting inclusion and community wellbeing.
🏆 Marc Leduc / Rob Lozon – Waste Connections Canada
Wallaceburg BIA Award (Presented by Wallaceburg Business Improvement Area)
Recognizes contributions to the vitality of downtown Wallaceburg.
🏆 Adam Childs
Legacy Award
Honors individuals whose lasting contributions have strengthened our community.
🏆 Murray Melton
🏆 Sandra Johnston
🏆 Zack Junkin
