The winners of the 2025 Kingston Business Awards, presented by title sponsor MNP LLP and organized by the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce, have been announced. Awards were presented this evening at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts.
“We are thrilled to honour the exceptional winners of the 2025 Kingston Business Awards—businesses and leaders who embody excellence, innovation, and a deep commitment to our community,” said Karen Cross, Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce. “Their contributions drive Kingston’s economic growth while enriching its vibrant culture and community spirit.” Congratulations to this year’s recipients, and a heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, awards committee, judges, and the many local businesses whose support made this celebration possible.
Award: Hospitality
Winner: Frontenac Club
Sponsored by: Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Ltd.
Award: Social Impact
Winner: New Day Marketing Co.
Sponsored by: KEYS Job Centre
Award: New Business of the Year
Winner: Drivisa Corp.
Sponsored by: BMO – Bank of Montreal
Award: Entrepreneur
Winner: Blayne Knott of Clean Comfort Home Improvements
Sponsored by: Rapport Credit Union a Division of WFCU Credit Union
Award: Skilled Trades
Winner: Go Oil
Sponsored by: RBC Royal Bank
Award: Customer Experience
Winner: allCare IT
Sponsored by: Tim Hortons, J.E. Agnew Food Services Ltd.
Award: Non-Profit
Winner: Maltby Centre
Sponsored by: Empire Life
Award: Arts & Culture
Winner: Kingston School of Dance
Sponsored by: McDonald’s Restaurants of Greater Kingston Area
Award: Employer of the Year
Winner: Patry Group of Companies
Sponsored by: ReStart Employment Services
Award: Business Person of the Year
Winner: Dr. Jenn Bossio of Tri Health Clinic
Sponsored by: Victory Ground Ventures
Winners were decided by a volunteer committee of judges from other Chambers of Commerce across Canada, and the awards event itself was organized by Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce staff.
The 2025 Kingston Business Awards were additionally made possible through the support of partner sponsor Chambers Plan - Employee Benefits along with additional sponsors Nominee Reception Sponsor, Enbridge Gas Inc., Program Sponsor, Kawartha Credit Union Ltd., Photo 360 Sponsor, PhotoboothKingston.com, Award Sponsors, BGM Metalworks, Canadian Made EH! Ltd., EWS Creations, Creative Sponsor, James Media, and Awardify Sponsor Aspen Web Services. The next Kingston Business Awards will be held in spring of 2026 with more details to be released this winter.