Description

The 2026 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, live entertainment, and of course access to the spectacular awards ceremony. 

We hope you’ll join us Thursday, May 21, 2026, for a thrilling evening celebrating Kingston’s finest businesses and entrepreneurs. 

Tickets

Member - $125.00 (Early bird price until April 15)

Non-Member - $145.00 (Early bird price until April 15)

Please see below for the evening’s schedule: 

5:30 pm – Networking Reception (in lobby) 

7:15 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 2026 NOMINEES

And...the nominees for the 2026 Kingston Business Awards are:

Hospitality Award

• Double Tree / Home2 Suites by Hilton Kingston & Ambassador Event Centre
• Kebab 44
• Kingston Burger Company
• Qdoba Mexican Eats

Social Impact Award

• 98.3 FLY FM
• CTS
• Empire Life
• Enabled Talent
• St. Lawrence Youth Association
• Swyrich
• The Keep Refillery Kingston
• Tomlinson Group

New Business of the Year Award

• Alicia Marie Photography
• BridgePoint Law Professional Corporation
• DoorStep Dental Inc
• Loads of Fun! Laundromat
• Loyalist Concierge Co.
• Norm's Golf & Social
• Studio 88
• The Vowstead wedding & event agency

Entrepreneur Award

• André Dénommée of ADARE Property Management
• Denise Bertrim of L'Amour Catering Kingston
• Holly Ryan of Art by Holly Ryan
• JC of LevelUp Barber Studio
• Katrina Kryza of Thrifty Girl
• Laura Campbell of Stride Academy
• Martha Williams of Pedal Works Café & Studios

Skilled Trades Award

• AOG HELISERVICES INC
• Dion Fire Extinguishers Ltd.
• Metal Craft Marine
• Paint Beast
• Sangers Inc
• Shades of Green Landscaping

Customer Experience Award

• Allegra Marketing Print Mail - Kingston
• Athletico Sports Physiotherapy
• Boarding Pass Travel
• Budget Backdrops and Décor
• Italo-Canadian Club of Kingston
• Jazzy Pet Grooming Studio
• New Day Marketing Co.
• Sean May CFP®, CIM®, FCSI®
• The Boat Warehouse

Non Profit Award

• Habitat for Humanity Kingston Limestone Region
• Kingston Canadian Film Festival
• Lionhearts
• Ryandale Transitional Housing
• Well Suited Kingston

Arts & Culture Award

• Canadian Museum of Health Care
• Cantabile Choirs of Kingston
• SISTEMA Kingston

Employer of the Year Award

• BluMetric
• CH Cleaning Services
• Cityflats
• Hülpr Inc.
• Lakeview Dental

Business Person of the Year Award

• Maureen McCartney of Keller Williams (KW) Inspire Realty
• Patrick Egbunonu of Informanos
• Jonathan of JD Physiotherapy Clinics
• Catherine Ballow of GS Manufacturing

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You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the event. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please get in touch with us on info@kingstonchamber.ca seven (7) business days prior to the event and we will do our best to accommodate your request. However, please note that if you're scheduled to be a speaker, moderator, host, or the chief guest for any event, adjustments may be challenging to accommodate.