The event can be viewed for free online on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. by following this link.
To virtually attend the pre-show ZOOM party, obtain a copy of the event program and a $15 restaurant gift card, attendees must purchase a ticket for $30 here.
The Gala will be emceed by Deb Crossen, Wendy Smith and Cindy Windover.
This is the second year the award show has been hosted virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Our small business community has a big impact. They employ more than two-thirds of our private sector employees and spend millions of dollars in our community on taxes, wages, services, products and more. They’re often the first to step up with support when people in our community need it,” said Stuart Harrison, president and CEO, Peterborough Chamber of Commerce. “Our small business community has shown over the last 18 months that they are incredibly adaptable and resilient, creating opportunities and driving economic growth, even during challenging times."
Businesses and people in over 20 categories will be honoured and recognized throughout Peterborough county for demonstrating excellence.
Up to three nominees are chosen for each category.
The following are the 2021 Business Excellence Awards finalists (listed alphabetically):
SKILLED TRADES (sponsored by Charlotte Products Ltd.)
• Cardinal Plumbing & Electric
• Goodwin Creations
• Kawartha Lakes Construction
Tourism
• The Canadian Canoe Museum
• Escape Maze Incorporated
• Lang Pioneer Village Museum
Hospitality
• Black Honey desserts coffee catering
• Haven Brewing Company
• Jesse’s Tap & Grill
Micro Business — Fewer than 5 employees
• Accountability Financial
• CMD Technology Solutions Corp
• Jason McIntosh Auctions
Retail
• Avant-Garden Shop
• Watson & Lou
• Wild Rock
Professional Services
• Century 21 United Realty Inc.
• Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory
• Pinchin Ltd.
Customer First
• Antoinette Bridal Boutique
• Griffin’s Greenhouses
• Morello’s Your Independent Grocer
Local Focus
• Lang Pioneer Village Museum
• Living Local
• RMS Events — LIVE! at the Barn
Innovation/Research and Development
• Noblegen
• OptiSolve Ltd.
• PKA SoftTouch Corp.
Commercial Development or Renovation
• Cambium
• Central Smith
• The Little Building Company
Entrepreneurial Spirit
• acorn30
• Emily Mae’s Cookies
• Social Kat Media
Marketing and Promotion
• acorn30
• Central Smith
• Peterborough Public Health
Green Initiatives
• Green Street
• Lockside Trading Company
• Trent University — Forensic Crime Scene Facility
Health and Wellness
• Canadian Family Health Counselling
• Euphoria Wellness Spa
• Peterborough Public Health
Not For Profit
• New Canadians Centre
• Peterborough Humane Society
• YMCA of Central East Ontario
Employer of the Year
• Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory
• Pinchin Ltd.
• Trent University
Businesswoman of the Year — Entrepreneur
• Brenda Ibey — Avant-Garden Shop
• Carlye Mongraw — Shaw Computer Systems Inc.
• Christine Teixeira — Accountability Financial
Businesswoman of the Year — Organization
• Julia Anderson — Canadian Partnership for Women & Children’s Health