2023 Business Excellence Awards & Citizen of the Year

The air was electric at this year's Business Excellence Awards and Citizen of the Year ceremony, held on February 2nd at Ramada by Wyndham. With over 225 guests in attendance, the event was a resounding success, showcasing the vibrancy and strength of our local community.

As guests arrived, anticipation filled the room, buzzing with excitement for the evening ahead. From business owners to community leaders, the event brought together a diverse group of individuals, all united in celebrating the achievements of our local businesses and citizens.

One of the most remarkable aspects of the evening was witnessing the community come together to honour and recognize the hard work and dedication of our entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders. It was truly inspiring to see the support and camaraderie among attendees as they cheered on their peers and applauded their accomplishments.

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Here are this year's winners:

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Small-Med Business, sponsored by ACC Futures:

• Marlin Orchards

 Lifetime Business Achievement, sponsored by MNP:

• Randy Sauve - Fantasy Realm & Carol Sauve - CAPE

New business, sponsored by Cornwall Business Enterprise Center:

• Lost Villages Brewery

Community Impact, sponsored by, Cogeco:

• Centre 105

Inclusion & Diversity, sponsored by Rozon Insurance:

• Different Abilities

Tourism, sponsored by, Cornwall Tourism:

• St. Lawrence Marathon

Entrepreneur of the Year, sponsored by, Choose Cornwall:

• Wendy Grant - Cornwall City Press

Environmental Impact, Sponsored by, BMO:

• Laminacorr Industries Inc.

Large Business, sponsored by, McDougall Insurance:

• Demolition Plus

Young Professional, Sponsored by, EOTB:

• Brad Robertson- Menard Robertson Custom Homes and Renovations, Alpine Design Co.

Citizen of The Year, Sponsored by the Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce:

• Wes Libbey

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Congratulations to all of the nominees and winners! Looking ahead, we are excited to build on the momentum of this year's event and continue to support and celebrate the success of our local businesses and citizens. Together, we will forge ahead, inspired by the achievements of the past and empowered to create an even brighter future for our community.