09/23/2025
WOW! We are so honoured to be nominated as one of top 3 Kincardine & District Chamber of Commerce Business’ of the Year Award. Thank you so much for the recognition, and congrats to our awesome fellow nominees!
2025 Kincardine & District Chamber of Commerce COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD NOMINEES ANNOUNCED!
Congratulations to everyone who was nominated for a Kincardine & District Chamber of Commerce Community Achievement Award and thank you to all those who submitted nominations. We received an incredible 95 nominations from the community!
The three finalist nominees in 15 award categories have been confirmed, and are listed below. Submissions in each category will be judged by Chambers of Commerce from across southern Ontario, and the awards will be presented at the Chamber Awards Gala, a ticketed event, on October 9, 2025 at Ainsdale Golf Course.
We thank our many award sponsors, listed below, as well as gala sponsors Ainsdale Golf Course, Back Forty Baker, Bar Down, and Boiler Beach Band, and our Community Partners, Bruce Power, EPCOR, Reliance Home Comfort and The Bruce.
7 GEN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD - Presented to an individual, business or organization that is guided by a sense of responsibility and respect for the environment, which is manifested through initiatives designed to preserve, conserve or improve the local environment.
Nominees: Bruce Botanical Food Garden, Lake Huron Coastal Centre, Pine River Watershed Initiative Network
BRUCE POWER CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD - Presented to an area resident who has demonstrated their strong citizenship with outstanding contributions to community service, and has substantially enhanced the well being of its citizens.
Nominees: Larry Bannerman, Andrea Clarke, Wes Larson
BRUCE TELECOM YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AWARD - Presented to an individual, under the age of 35, who owns a business, has shown excellent leadership qualities, innovation in business skills, proactive employee and customer relations and community leadership.
Nominees: Jocelyn Leidy, Olivia Hinchberger, Schooner Events
ENBRIDGE QUALITY OF LIFE AWARD - Presented to a business, not for profit, or community organization for its outstanding contribution to the quality of life for those in our community.
Nominees: Jodee Beer, Now Playing Family Centre, Shawna Small
JENNIFER COOK & ASSOCIATES, THE COOPERATORS WOMAN OF DISTINCTION AWARD – Presented to a local woman, who through her initiative, ability and efforts has made an exemplary achievement in her field and is an outstanding role model, because of her goals and the way she has achieved those goals.
Nominees: Sadie Al, Stephanie Tschirhart, Nadine VandenHeuval
KINCARDINE & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD - Presented to a business in operation for two or more years, that exhibits excellence in business growth, customer service and community leadership.
Nominees: FIG Studio Kitchen, Lighthouse Chiropractic, Littles By the Lake
LAKESIDE DOWNTOWN KINCARDINE AMBASSADOR AWARD - In honour of former Downtown Development Manager Rick Clarke, this award is presented to an individual, organization or business that has made an exceptional contribution to Lakeside Downtown Kincardine, relating to community involvement, access and safety, promotion of assets, preserving and enhancing downtown character, all while inspiring economic vitality.
Nominees: Sadie Al, Nicole Ireland, Kimberly Rankin
LAW OFFICES OF ANDREA CLARKE DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION AWARD - Presented to an individual, business, group or organization that has demonstrated leadership in diversity, equity and inclusion within our community.
Nominees: Josh Easton, Team Reid Mcdonald’s, Kincardine Christina Wahi
LINDA BOWERS CENTURY 21 IN-STUDIO REALTY EDUCATION & YOUTH PROGRAMMING EXCELLENCE AWARD - Recognizing high standards of professionalism, leadership & innovation in education by a local educator, or group or person in our community that has made an exceptional contribution to child and youth development (including extracurricular programming)
Nominees: Kinetic Knights mentors, Turner Ruetz, Judy Watt as part of the Refugee Sponsorship Committee ESL Team
MILLER INSURANCE AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS AWARD - Presented to an agricultural business which has demonstrated growth, sales, leadership and have an active involvement in the community.
Nominees: Commonplace Market, Lazy J Ranch, Snobelen Farms
MNP CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD - Presented to a business that has shown extraordinary commitment to customer service and care.
Nominees: The Back Forty Baker, George’s on Harbour, McKechnie Pharmacy
MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE TOURISM AWARD - Presented to a business, group or organization that has exemplified hospitality, experience, and sustainability in the Municipality of Kincardine.
Nominees: Inn at the Harbour, Kincardine Beach Safety, Lighthouse Blues Festival
NPX GOOD NEIGHBOUR AWARD - Presented to an individual whose actions help to build connections within our community, and whose dedication to the betterment of our community is notable and ongoing.
Nominees: Linda & Keith Battler, Jodee Beer, Darrel Perry
SUPERHEAT BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR - Presented to an individual in an executive position who exemplifies excellent leadership qualities, innovative business skills, proactive employee and customer relations and community leadership.
Nominees: Ryan Cadden, Shawna Small, Nadine VandenHeuval
YOUTH CITIZENSHIP AWARD, SPONSORED BY COUNCILLORS BLACKWELL, HINCHBERGER & PRENGER – Presented to a youth (under 18) who has made a positive impact within their family, neighbourhood, school or community, has demonstrated perseverance while overcoming adversity or has otherwise embodies qualities such as bravery, leadership and care for others.
Nominees: Madison Forster, Liam Lynch, Adalee Turland
Please join us in congratulating all of the nominees!
