2026 Annual Awards Gala

2026 Annual Awards Gala2026-01-13T12:28:58-05:00

13th Annual Business Excellence Awards Gala

THURSDAY APRIL 16th, 2025
    MIX’N’MINGLE 5:30PM    DINNER & CEREMONY 6:30PM
Best & Bash Arena, Napanee

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Where businesses of Lennox & Addington are recognized for their achievements

Your Area. Your Businesses. Your Nominations.

Over 800
businesses
in our area

Event Details

This year’s event is taking place on Thursday, April 16th at the Best and Bash Arena in beautiful Greater Napanee.

A Mix & Mingle will kick off the gala evening.

Nominate a business (or individual in the Youth Employee of the Year category) by clicking on Nominate Now above. Click on the Cast My Nomination button for each award you’d like to submit a nomination for; you will be taken to a form where you can nominate any eligible local business in Lennox and Addington County that meets the criteria for the award. You must include a minimum 100 words for your nomination to be considered; ideally 2 short paragraphs. We believe that hard work deserves recognition, and that’s why these awards are so important!

NOMINATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 15th at 11:59pm ET

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F.A.Q. & Thanks

Why are we hosting this event?2024-12-06T14:52:31-05:00

We are hosting this event to recognize local businesses, owners and employees. It’s also a fun way to catch up with people while recognizing business success in Lennox & Addington County!

How do I reserve tickets?2025-12-10T14:34:01-05:00

When tickets go on sale you will be able to reserve your ticket(s) online by clicking on a Reserve Tickets button. You will be directed to our Gala Tickets form to fill out and submit.

An invoice will be sent to the email address you provide which you can pay online through credit card, online banking or you can e-transfer to "> if that is more convenient.

You can also call the Lennox & Addington Chamber of Commerce office at 613-354-6601 to order by phone.

 

When/Where is it?2025-12-10T14:34:42-05:00

The Annual Business Excellence Awards will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

The Awards Gala will kick off with a Mix & Mingle at 5:30 pm, followed by dinner and the presentation of awards. There will be a cash bar.

The event will take place at the Best and Bash Arena (formerly known as Strathcona Paper Centre), located at 16 McPherson Drive, Greater Napanee, ON K7R 3K6.

How do I nominate someone?2025-12-10T14:35:47-05:00

To nominate someone simply click on the “Nominate Now” button above. Click on the Cast Your Nomination button for the award category that you would like to submit a nomination for. You can submit more than 1 nomination in any or all categories but they must be done separately.

Be sure to read the criteria for each award and take it into consideration when filling out why you are nominating a business/individual. Once finished, click Submit.

You must include at minimum 100 words in your nomination details or your nomination will not count. (Ideally, two short paragraphs).

Submit your nomination(s) by Sunday February 15th at 11:59pm ET!

Who chooses the winner?2025-12-03T13:44:20-05:00

An independent Judging Panel made up of business owners from within Lennox & Addington County will review all the nominations and vote to declare a winner in each of the 12 categories. This process is overseen by the Chamber Business Manager however the Business Excellence Awards Committee has the final decision in the event of a tie. There is an additional award called Committee’s Choice which the award recipient is chosen by the judging panel.

Who can nominate?2025-12-10T16:03:19-05:00

Anyone can nominate a business (or individual in the case of the Youth Employee of the Year category) in Lennox and Addington County! The only exception is one award which has a prerequisite; the Lennox & Addington Chamber of Commerce Award nominator AND nominee MUST be a member in good standing with the Lennox & Addington Chamber of Commerce. 

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