CENTRE WELLINGTON – The 23rd Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excellence was held last night at the GrandWay Events Centre in Elora.
The event saw over 230 people in attendance, representing over 150 businesses, celebrating 70 nominees across 11 categories.
Kathy Bouma was awarded the 2022 Citizen of the Year and says she is honoured to receive the award, as well as to have been on stage with her fellow nominees.
Sally Litchfield, CEO of the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce presents the 2022 Citizen of the Year Award to Kathy Bouma
Jesse Duhacek was awarded the 2022 Youth Citizen of the Year and tells The Grand at 101 that he is honoured to receive the award, and that seeing his hard work paying off is rewarding.
photo by Austin Cardinell: 2022 Youth Citizen of the Year Award recipient Jesse Duhacek
Sally Litchfield, CEO of the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce said“Our goal was, as always, to recognize our nominees, sponsors, and winners to the best of our ability, with a reach that extends to the far corners of the CW community and beyond.” This event truly is a celebration of the business community,” she added.
Full list of winners:
- President’s Award – The GrandWay Events Centre
- Community Social Responsibility Award – The Giving Spot
- Environmental Excellence Award – 1847 Stone Milling Inc.
- Citizen of the Year – Kathy Bouma
- Excellence in Innovation – Dr. Maura McKeown and Associates
- Cultural, Arts, Tourism Impact Award – Fergus Medieval Faire
- Youth Citizen of the Year – Jesse Duhacek
- Customer Service Excellence Award – Studio Boutique
- Entrepreneur of the Year – Misty Blue Photography
- Employer of the Year – Nicole Drake Wright Your Fairy Godmother
- Business of the Year – Fergus Naturopathic Clinic
- Corporate Citizen of the Year – ICS Computers
Long Service Awards, presented on Wednesday, May 24 at the Launch Lunch:
• 50 years (celebrated in 2022): Elora Community Theatre
• 40 years (celebrated in 2022): Graham A. Giddy Funeral Homes Ltd. & H & R Machine
• 25 years (celebrated in 2022): AL-DO-IT, Cut & Design, Correct Fire & Security, Gorge Country Kitchen, Ian Evans & Associates Inc., MACH ONE Communications, My Next Promo, Precision Outdoor Power, Riverwood Retreat B&B
• 10 years (celebrated in 2022): Autism Behavioural Services Inc., Comhan Canada Inc., The Grand at 101, The Grape House, Horizon Quest Inc., Kelly Gemmell Photography, NexGEN Marketing Group, REMAX Real Estate Centre Inc. ~ Janette Gajic, Sensational You, Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance, Wreckless Eric
• New Businesses established in 2022: Fergus Whalers Jr. C Hockey Club, IMpower Wellness, Sparkle Factor Inc., Super Helper 911 Inc., Vault Cafe Bar, 519 Blanks & Crafts, The Outpost Bottle Shop
