Kingston Business Awards 2025 nominees revealed

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The nominees for the Kingston Business Awards 2025 have been announced. Presented by MNP LLP and organized by the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce, this year’s awards feature 48 nominees across ten categories.

Karen Cross, CEO of the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce, called the event Kingston’s premier business celebration, adding “Now, more than ever, it’s crucial to support and uplift our local businesses.”

The awards gala will take place on Thursday, May 15, at the Isabel Bader Centre. The event will highlight the achievements of Kingston’s business community and recognize local excellence. Tickets are available at kingstonchamber.ca.

This year's nominees are:

Hospitality, presented by Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Ltd.: Benjamin Hotels, Chez Piggy Restaurant & Bar, Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre, Frontenac Club, Melt & Grill.

Social Impact, presented by KEYS Job Centre: 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, presented by BMO - Bank of Montreal: The Beauty Development, Drivisa Corp., Hosers Car Wash ltd., Pedal Works Café.

Entrepreneur, presented by Rapport Credit Union a Division of WFCU Credit Union: 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, presented by RBC Royal Bank: Fabcut, Go Oil, Green Homes, The Oakwood Group.

Customer Experience, presented by Tim Hortons, J.E. Agnew Food Services Ltd.: allCare IT, Centerpoint Group Inc., Jenetix Fitness, Personal Training Kingston, Runner's Choice, Tomlinson 
Group of Companies.

Non-Profit, presented by Empire Life: ACFOMI Employment Services, AWEC Canada, Habitat for Humanity, Maltby Centre, Seniors Association Kingston Region.

Arts & Culture: Italo-Canadian Club of Kingston, Kingston School of Dance, Paint Beast.

Employer of the Year, presented by Restart Employment Services: Blue Collar Marketing, KPMG LLP, Events & Management Plus Inc., Patry Group of Companies, Veritasa Law Office 
Professional Corporation.

Business Person of the Year: 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.