The stars will be shining in Wallaceburg tonight.
The 28th annual Business Excellence Awards are being handed out by the Wallaceburg and District Chamber of Commerce at the CBD Club in Wallaceburg, celebrating 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.
The evening will feature a catered meal, full awards ceremony, networking opportunities, and a live performance by 89Next.
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
