Chamber of Commerce Announce 2022 Business Excellence Awards Finalists

The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce announced their annual 2022 Business Excellence Awards finalists on Wednesday.

Photo by Luke Best.

The awards publicly recognize and honour local businesses and people who have demonstrated a passion for excellence.

The recognized finalists and recipients will be revealed at the Excellence Awards Event on Oct. 19. 

The event will begin with a reception at The Venue, followed by a ceremony at Showplace Performance Centre. The event hosted by Megan Murphy will feature performances from local musicians. 

“We are excited to welcome the business community back in person for our annual celebration,” says Stuart Harrison, chamber president and CEO. “As we recognize outstanding businesses within the City and County, we’re bringing together the great traditions of the Kawartha and Peterborough Chambers into an exciting new event.”


2022 Business Excellence Awards Finalists (listed alphabetically)

4-Under-40 Profiles, in memory of Kathy Windrem

  • Dr. Nicole Edgar

  • Michael Gallant

  • Chad Hogan

  • Caitlin Smith

Businesswoman of the Year - Entrepreneur

  • Brenda Ibey (The Avant-Garden Shop)

Businesswoman of the Year - Organization

  • Alicia Dafoe (Village Dental Centre)

Business Citizen of the Year sponsored by Nexicom

To be announced at the ceremony!

Business Student Leadership Prizes

  • Jehan Mahboob (Trent University)

  • Aiden Rice (Fleming College)

Commercial Development or Renovation

  • CENTURY 21 United Realty Inc. Brokerage (Peterborough Office)

  • Lakeshore Designs (Boathouse Boutique and Bikini Beans Cafe)

  • TVM Group Integrated Real Estate Company (365 Armour Rd)

Customer First

  • Bennett's Furniture and Mattresses

  • Kawartha Country Wines

  • Ricart Branded Apparel & Promo

Employer of the Year

  • Friendly Fires

  • Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory

  • Savage Arms

Entrepreneurial Spirit

  • At the Lake Distributing

  • Organized by Design

  • Suzi Home Maker

Peterborough County Farm Family of the Year

  • To be announced

Green Initiatives

  • B!KE The Peterborough Community Bike Shop

  • Nutty Bean Cafe

  • Suzi Home Maker

Health & Wellness

  • Hybrid Health and Rehabilitation

  • The Mane Intent

  • Pulse Physio & Performance

Hospitality

  • The Boardwalk Board Game Lounge

  • Publican House Brewery & Pub

  • Starbucks at Trent

Local Focus

  • The Boardwalk Board Game Lounge

  • Living Local Marketplace

  • New Beginnings Contracting Services

Marketing & Promotion

  • Peterborough Humane Society (Our Pet Project)

  • Peterborough and the Kawarthas Home Builders Association (PKHBA Social Media Revamp)

  • Phillip Jolicoeur The Marketing Guy (Havelock Chamber of Commerce - Member Spotlight)

Micro Business

  • Dan Joyce Clothing

  • Flossophy Ptbo

  • The Mane Intent

New Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year

  • Faheem and Fardos Mohammadzada (Brothers Pizza)

Not-for-Profit

  • Community Care Peterborough

  • Kawartha-Haliburton Children's Foundation

  • Peterborough Humane Society

The President's Award

  • To be announced

Professional Services

  • D.M. Wills Associates Limited

  • Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory

  • Hybrid Health and Rehabilitation

Retail

  • Central Smith

  • Dan Joyce Clothing

  • Millbrook Mercantile

Skilled Trades

  • CS Remodeling and Renovations

  • New Beginnings Contracting Services

  • Studio of Hair Design

Tourism

  • Hutchison House Museum

  • Kidz Playland

  • Lang Pioneer Village Museum

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