Sponsors

Hospitality Award

Presented by Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Ltd.

CPG Business operating from Port Hope to Cornwall selling a diverse portfolio of non alcoholic beverages.

Social Impact Award

Presented by KEYS Job Centre

A community based Employment Resource Centre open to all community members. Individual employment counselling and coaching, retraining opportunities, job preparation and placement; as well as, access training funding to increase their marketability, KEYS is the Community Employment Centre.

New Business of the Year Award

Presented by BMO - Bank of Montreal.

Full range of personal, commercial, and trust services..

Entrepreneur Award

Presented by Rapport Credit Union a Division of WFCU Credit Union

Rapport Credit Union a Division of WFCU Credit Union offers innovative products that are designed with their members' needs in mind.

Skilled Trades Award

Presented by RBC

Deposit and investment services, personal loans and mortgages, portfolio management, financial advice and planning, commercial services, mutual funds. Mobile investment and mortgage specialists.

Customer Experience Award

Presented by Tim Hortons, J.E. Agnew Food Services Ltd. 

J.E. Agnew Food Services Ltd. has been serving the Kingston community since 1981, proudly operating 14 Tim Hortons locations. Known for its commitment to quality service and products, the company also stands out for nurturing talent and fostering career growth. Through internal development and coaching, employees are empowered to advance from entry-level roles to leadership positions.

Non Profit Award

Presented by Empire Life

One of the top 10 Canadian life insurance companies*, they offer life insurance, investment products and employee benefits, including Life and critical illness insurance, Segregated funds and annuities, Group health, critical illness, disability, and dental insurance plans.

Arts & Culture Award

Presented by McDonald's Restaurants of Greater Kingston Area

McDonald's Restaurant - Industry leader in quick service restaurants, eight locations servicing the Greater Kingston Area. Locally owned and operated.

Employer of the Year Award

Presented by ReStart Employment Services

ReStart is a community based, non-profit, employment service provider. We offer a range of services for employers & employees to help with job preparation, job matching, and retaining employment/talent. We also provide funding to assist individuals to pursue further education to increase their marketability through Better Jobs Ontario, and for employers to help upskill their existing workforce with the Canada-Ontario Job Grant.

Business Person of the Year Award

Presented by Victory Grounds Ventures.

Victory Grounds Ventures Inc. (VGV) is establishing a world-class, multi-use Facility in Kingston, Ontario, that serves as a permanent home for high-performance soccer, community programming, and year-round recreational use. This project is designed to be both a catalyst for economic growth and a hub for community engagement.

VGV is a mission-driven organization committed to building and operating sport infrastructure that fosters opportunity across all levels of play, from grassroots to professional.

VGV aims to deliver a facility that anchors League1 Ontario and CPL teams, supports local youth and adult leagues, and hosts events that attract visitors from across the region. This purpose guides our actions as we seek to enhance local sports culture and create new pathways for education, training, and employment through sports..

Nominee Reception

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Enbridge Gas Inc. serves approximately 80,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in Eastern Ontario. The Regional Office for Eastern Ontario is located within the 'New' City of Kingston.

Cocktail Hour

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Photo 360

Presented by PhotoboothKingston.com

PhotoboothKingston.com is a family-run business under Lucky Inflatables and Party Rentals, serving Kingston and surrounding areas. We offer photo booths, 360 booths, audio guestbooks, and event photography to create a seamless, interactive, and fun experience for you and your guests.

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Entertainment

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Program

Presented by Kawartha Credit Union Ltd.

Kawartha Credit Union Limited is a Member Owned financial institution, with 23 branches across Ontario. Locally, we have 3 convenient branches to serve our Kingston members. Serving our members with excellence is one of our core values, and we are committed to providing an unparalleled experience. Experience our difference.

Award Sponsors

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Canadian Made EH!

At Canadian Made Eh!, we believe that everyone should have access to high-quality Canadian-made products at reasonable prices.

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BGM Metalworks

Established in Kingston in 1993, BGM Metalworks Inc. is dedicated to maintaining and improving quality and services that consistently exceed your requirements and expectations. We proudly serve a diverse client base that includes Fortune 500 companies.

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Creative Sponsors

Presented by James Media 

James Media was founded by Lucas Heney in 2020 with one goal in mind. To help Canadian businesses connect with their customers through video marketing services. Since then, our resilient video production company has worked on marketing projects for local small businesses, international brands, and Fortune 500 companies..

Awardify

Presented by Aspen Web Services

Aspen Web Services offers website and SEO (Search Engine Optimization) services. Their team will analyze your current website, and look for areas to improve in content and optimization. This could include organizing content updates to keep your website fresh, fixing bugs and other issues that may keep your website from showing up in search results, and focusing in on keywords that your target demographic is searching for. The combination of these things will help your website rank better on Google and other search engines over time. They also offer new website builds, web content creation and ongoing website maintenance and updating.