PRESS RELEASE –2026 Finalist for 32nd LDCC Business Excellence Awards
Each year, the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce recognizes and celebrates outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals that demonstrate excellence in business and a commitment to our community.
As the Chamber celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2026, we are proud to continue supporting the businesses that make our region thrive.
The 32nd Annual Business Excellence Awards will be held on September 9, 2026, at the Leamington Roma Club. Finalists and award recipients were selected through an online judging process involving members of the Business Excellence Awards Committee, past award recipients, and Chamber executives from across Ontario.
2026 FINALISTS FOR LDCC 32nd BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS, SPONSORED BY LIBRO CREDIT UNION
Small Business Excellence 1-9 employees – sponsored by Invest WindsorEssex
HP Plumbing
Leamington and District Half Century Centre Inc.
Renew Physiotherapy
Small Business Excellence 10-50 employees – sponsored by Hydro ONE
Erie Shores Golf & Country Club
Insight Advantage
Wrobel Massage
Business Excellence 50+ Employees – sponsored by WFCU Credit Union
Koppert Canada
Mucci Farms
The Leamington United Mennonite Home
Grow South Essex – sponsored by BMO Bank of Montreal
Del Fresco Pure
Nature Fresh Farms
Presteve Foods
Excellence in Food Services – sponsored by TD Canada Trust
Cancunsito Mexican Cuisine
Oven 360
Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House
Hospitality & Tourism – sponsored by Point Pelee National Park
Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens
One of a Kind Pelee
The Bank Theatre
Customer Service – sponsored by CIBC Seabrook Financial Group
Augusto’s Grill
Abraham Orthodontics
Green Heart Kitchen
Innovation – sponsored by Municipality of Leamington
All in Content
Biophi Horticulture Innovation Hub
Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers
Environmental, Social and Governance Impact – sponsored by E3 Works Solutions
Biophi Horticulture Innovation Hub
Del Fresco Pure
Under Sun Acres
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – sponsored by Thomson Guardian Pharmacy
Migrant Worker Community Centre
Nature Fresh Farms
MCC Thrift on Mill
Collaboration is Key – sponsored by Rotary Club of Leamington
Erie Shores HealthCare
Kingsville BIA
UMEI Christian High School
YQGgreen Inc.
Innovate Her – sponsored by BDC
Jodi Bernath Brush -Educate to Empower(E2E)
Krista Rempel -The Bridge Youth Resource Centre
Lisa Edwards – L.E. Marketing and Consulting
Marissa Abraham -Lavender Spa and Boutique
Young Professional of the Year – sponsored by Cogeco
Eric Filion – Leamington Food Outlet
Karla Kroslak – Florascape
Randy Sleiman – Security One Alarms
Positive Professionals – sponsored by RBC Royal Bank
Dr. Maxwell Abraham
Mix Mornings with Jay & Tori
Seacliff Manor Retirement Residence
The winners will be announced the evening of September 9th for:
Libro Director’s Choice-sponsored by Libro Credit Union
90th Anniversary Legacy Award-sponsored by Leamington District Chamber of Commerce
Alf Bennie Award -sponsored by Blackburn Media
This year’s Business Excellence Awards theme is 90 Years of Chamber Excellence, celebrating the Chamber’s 90th anniversary and the outstanding businesses that have helped shape our community.
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for networking and live music by Rick Stephenson. Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m., followed by the awards ceremony. Tickets are available for $100 plus HST until July 31, 2026, and $125 plus HST after that date. Tables of 8 are available and should be reserved early, as this is the Chamber’s premier event and sells quickly.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. To reserve tickets, book a table, or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce at 519-326-2721, email ursula@leamingtonchamber.com, or purchase tickets online at www.leamingtonchamber.com