The winners of the 2026 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 2026 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: Kebab 44
Sponsored by: Boston Pizza
Award: Social Impact
Winner: The Keep Refillery Kingston
Sponsored by: KEYS Job Centre
Award: New Business of the Year
Winners: DoorStep Dental Inc and Loyalist Concierge Co.
Sponsored by: BMO – Bank of Montreal
Award: Entrepreneur
Winner: André Dénommée of ADARE Property Management
Sponsored by: Rapport Credit Union a Division of WFCU Credit Union
Award: Skilled Trades
Winner: Metal Craft Marine
Sponsored by: RBC Royal Bank
Award: Customer Experience
Winner: The Boat Warehouse
Sponsored by: COSTCO Wholesale
Award: Non-Profit
Winner: Lionhearts
Sponsored by: Empire Life
Award: Arts & Culture
Winner: Cantabile Choirs of Kingston
Sponsored by: Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce
Award: Employer of the Year
Winner: Cityflats
Sponsored by: ReStart Employment Services
Award: Business Person of the Year
Winner: Patrick Egbunonu of Informanos
Sponsored by: McDonald’s Restaurants of Greater Kingston Area
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 2026 Kingston Business Awards were additionally made possible through the support of partner sponsor Enbridge Gas Inc. along with additional sponsors 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. The next Kingston Business Awards will be held in the spring of 2027 with more details to be released this winter.