2025 Kingston Business Awards

Description

The 2025 Kingston Business Awards are dedicated to recognizing exemplary models of excellence and community service by Greater Kingston's businesses, and the invaluable contribution they make to Kingston's economic development, unique character and outstanding quality of life. 

In celebration of this year’s nominees, we look forward to hosting you for an interactive evening featuring a glittering cocktail reception followed by an awards presentation to celebrate the incredible innovations and achievements of local businesses. 

Ticket pricing to this spectacular event includes access to a networking reception featuring two complimentary drinks, delicious passed hors d’oeuvres and of course access to the spectacular awards ceremony. 

Early bird pricing available until April 17th, get your tickets now!

We hope you’ll join us Thursday, May 15, 2025, for a thrilling evening celebrating Kingston’s finest businesses and entrepreneurs. 

Please see below for the evening’s schedule: 

6:00 pm – Networking Reception (in lobby) 

7:30 pm – Awards Ceremony and Presentations (in theatre) 

*Dress Code: Business Formal 

Additional Notes: Cancellations must be received two weeks prior to the scheduled event for a full refund. Lastly, please reach out to events@kingstonchamber.ca if you have any allergy/dietary restrictions.

MEET THE 2025 NOMINEES

And...the nominees for the 2025 Kingston Business Awards are: 

Hospitality Award

• Benjamin Hotels
• Chez Piggy Restaurant & Bar
• Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre
• Frontenac Club
• Melt & Grill.

Social Impact Award

• BGC South East STEM & Robotics Centre
• The Empire Life Insurance Company
• Kingston Community Credit Union
• Mascon Restorations
• New Day Marketing Co.

New Business of the Year Award

• The Beauty Development
• Drivisa Corp.
• Hosers Car Wash ltd.
• Pedal Works Café

Entrepreneur Award

• Amanda Babcock of Loyalist Concierge Co.
• Andre Denommee of AD Property Management
• Blayne Knott of Clean Comfort Home Improvements
• Holly Ryan of Art by Holly Ryan
• Jerry Silveira of Guru Kirpa Holdings Inc. - Jani-King Authorized Franchisee
• Katrina Kryza of Thrifty Girl
• Rick Frasso of Website Design Kingston.

Skilled Trades Award

• Fabcut
• Go Oil
• Green Homes
• The Oakwood Group.

Customer Experience Award

• allCare IT
• Centerpoint Group Inc.
• Jenetix Fitness
• Personal Training Kingston
• Runner's Choice
• Tomlinson Group of Companies.

Non Profit Award

• ACFOMI Employment Services
• AWEC Canada
• Habitat for Humanity
• Maltby Centre
• Seniors Association Kingston Region.

Arts & Culture Award

• Italo-Canadian Club of Kingston
• Kingston School of Dance
• Paint Beast.

Employer of the Year Award

• Blue Collar Marketing
• KPMG LLP
• Events & Management Plus Inc.
• Patry Group of Companies
• Veritasa Law Office Professional Corporation.

Business Person of the Year Award

• Dave Rossborough of Lightbody Marketing
• Dr. Jenn Bossio of Tri Health Clinic
• Kristine Geary of Maple Leaf Tours
• Todd Shea of McDonald's Restaurants Kingston.