2026 Kingston Business Award Sponsors

Award Sponsors

Hospitality Award

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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

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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

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Additional Sponsors 

Nominee Reception

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Cocktail Hour

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Program

Presented by Informanix Technology Group Inc.

We believe small and medium companies deserve the same dedicated, comprehensive, high-quality IT support normally given to enterprise-level clients.
That's why we offer Informanix Complete – our first-tier service package that includes everything an organization needs to run a successful and secure business without an in-house IT department of your own.
With Informanix Complete, we don't ask clients to choose from a menu of precious metal service plans that may not include everything they need to today, let alone tomorrow.

Luminary

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Sean May CFP®, CIM®, FCSI®

Sean May has been working in Canada's financial services sector since 1996 as a Financial Consultant and Investment Advisor, growing and protecting clients' wealth while identifying opportunities for Canadian individuals, families, and small businesses. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), a Certified Investment Manager (CIM), and a member of the Canadian Securities Institute (CSII).

James Reid Funeral Home

Founded in 1854, we are Kingston's only Kingston Family Owned Funeral Home. Professional, dedicated staff can assist you in your time of need; for pre-planning your arrangements and for aftercare.

Media Sponsors

Presented by MBC Media Kingston

MY BROADCASTING CORPORATION is a community-first radio, digital and live events company that is focused on Ontario.

Our assets include mbc digital - a digital services business including 18 local news websites, mbc radio - a portfolio of 25 radio stations driven by local news and community involvement and mbc events - a series of live sports, entertainment and trade show events..

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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Award Sponsors

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Kingston Collision

Kingston Collision is a family-owned business providing quality, safe repairs for vehicles since 1994. Pat, Patty, Shawn & Amanda Stenson and our entire team are dedicated to treating your car as if it's our own. Our trained technicians will repair your vehicle properly so that you can get back on the road safely.

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.

EWS Creations

EWS Creations specializes in handcrafted wood furniture and custom millwork made right here in Kingston, Ontario. Whether you're looking for a modern live-edge table, a rustic mantel, or a fully custom kitchen, we build it to order with exceptional detail and care.