The nominees have been announced for the Kingston Business Awards 2026, presented by title sponsor MNP LLP, partner sponsor Enbridge Gas Inc. and organized by the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce. Across the ten award categories, there are 57 nominees, including:
Hospitality, presented by Boston Pizza: Double Tree / Home2 Suites by Hilton Kingston & Ambassador Event Centre, Kebab 44, Kingston Burger Company, and Qdoba Mexican Eats.
Social Impact, presented by KEYS Job Centre: 98.3 FLY FM, CTS, Empire Life, Enabled Talent, St. Lawrence Youth Association, The Keep Refillery Kingston, and Tomlinson Group.
New Business of the Year, presented by BMO - Bank of Montreal: Alicia Marie Photography, BridgePoint Law Professional Corporation, DoorStep Dental Inc, Loads of Fun! Laundromat, Loyalist Concierge Co., Norm's Golf & Social, Studio 88, and The Vowstead wedding & event agency.
Entrepreneur, presented by Rapport Credit Union a Division of WFCU Credit Union: André Dénommée of ADARE Property Management, Denise Bertrim of L'Amour Catering Kingston, Holly Ryan of Art by Holly Ryan, JC of LevelUp Barber Studio, Katrina Kryza of Thrifty Girl, Laura Campbell of Stride Academy, and Martha Williams of Pedal Works Café & Studios.
Skilled Trades, presented by RBC Royal Bank: AOG HELISERVICES INC, Metal Craft Marine, Paint Beast, Sangers Inc, Shades of Green Landscaping.
Customer Experience, presented by COSTCO Wholesale: Allegra Marketing Print Mail – Kingston, Athletico Sports Physiotherapy, Boarding Pass Travel, Budget Backdrops and Décor, Italo-Canadian Club of Kingston, Jazzy Pet Grooming Studio, New Day Marketing Co., Sean May CFP®, CIM®, FCSI®, and The Boat Warehouse.
Non-Profit, presented by Empire Life: Habitat for Humanity Kingston Limestone Region, Kingston Canadian Film Festival, Lionhearts, Ryandale Transitional Housing, and Well Suited Kingston.
Arts & Culture: Canadian Museum of Health Care, Cantabile Choirs of Kingston, and SISTEMA Kingston
Employer of the Year, presented by Restart Employment Services: BluMetric, CH Cleaning Services, Cityflats, Hülpr Inc., and Lakeview Dental.
Business Person of the Year presented by McDonald's Restaurants of Greater Kingston Area: Maureen McCartney of Keller Williams (KW) Inspire Realty, Patrick Egbunonu of Informanos, Jonathan Daniel of JD Physiotherapy Clinics, and Catherine Ballow of GS Manufacturing.
“It is an honor to produce the Kingston Business Awards, the premier awards show celebrating the achievements of our business community. On behalf of the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors and staff, we would like to congratulate all the nominees,” said Karen Cross, CEO of the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce. “As the Chamber marks its 185th anniversary, we are proud to celebrate 185 years of Kingston’s vibrant and resilient business community. The Kingston Business Awards recognize the entrepreneurs, organizations, and leaders who continue to shape our city’s economic and cultural success. This year’s nominees reflect the innovation, passion, and community spirit that have defined Kingston’s business community for generations. Especially in today’s economic climate, supporting local businesses and celebrating their achievements is more important than ever. We are Kingston.”
We would also like to thank our sponsors for their fundamental support: Cocktail Hour Sponsor Kawartha Financial Services; Program Sponsor Informanix Technology Group Inc.; Luminary Sponsors Sean May CFP®, CIM®, FCSI® and James Reid Funeral Home; Media Sponsor MBC Media Kingston; Photo 360 Sponsor PhotoboothKingston.com; Award Sponsors Kingston Collision, BGM Metalworks, and EWS Creations.
Join us Thursday, May 21, at the Isabel Bader Center as we celebrate the remarkable achievements of our business community.
Tickets are available on our website kingstonchamber.ca
Opportunities still exist to support this event, and interested organizations should contact info@kingstonchamber.ca.