Local businesses shine as 2025 Kingston Business Award nominees announced

A total of 48 businesses and individuals have been nominated across 10 categories.

The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2025 nominees for the Kingston Business Awards, presented by MNP LLP with support from Chambers Plan.

A total of 48 businesses and individuals have been nominated across 10 categories, from hospitality to skilled trades. The awards aim to celebrate excellence and community impact in Kingston’s business sector.

Karen Cross, CEO of the Chamber, said this year’s awards are especially meaningful. “Now, more than ever, it is crucial to support and uplift our local businesses,” she said, pointing to ongoing economic challenges and US tariffs.

The awards ceremony will take place Thursday, May 15 at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Tickets are available at kingstonchamber.ca.

The Chamber also thanked event sponsors and noted that opportunities remain for others to get involved.

This year’s nominees represent the best of Kingston’s innovation, dedication, and service.

2025 Kingston Business Awards Nominees:

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

Social Impact (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 (BMO)
The Beauty Development
Drivisa Corp.
Hosers Car Wash Ltd.
Pedal Works Café

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

Skilled Trades (RBC Royal Bank)
Fabcut
Go Oil
Greene Homes
The Oakwood Group

Customer Experience (Tim Hortons, J.E. Agnew Food Services Ltd.)
allCare IT
CraveCoffee House
Jenetix Fitness
Personal Training Kingston
Runner's Choice
Tomlinson Group of Companies

Non-Profit (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 (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 – Lightbody Marketing
Dr. Jenn Bossio – Tri Health Clinic
Kristine Geary – Maple Leaf Tours
Todd Shea – McDonald's Restaurants Kingston