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The Owen Sound and District Chamber of Commerce is announcing this year’s winners from the 2026 Business Excellence Awards.
The Chamber held its annual awards banquet on Thursday, June 4th.
More than 150 nominations were received across 14 categories.
The Business of the Year Winner with fewer than 24 employees was Sugar Dust Baking, which also won for Entrepreneur over age 35.
The Business of the Year for more than 25 employees was Best Western Inn On The Bay, which was also the host venue for the event.
Entrepreneur of the Year under 35 went to Baby’s Way Boutique.
The Chamber’s Hospitality Award went to The European Bakery Cafe.
This year’s Community Service Award for a Not-for-Profit Organization went to the Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce.
The rest of the winners are:
- Financial Service – Sun Life
- New Business of the Year – Krumbliss
- Service Excellence Award – The Milk Maid
- Skilled Trade Award (6+ employees) – Onyx Smart Security
- Skilled Trade Award (1-5 employees) – Speedy Glass Owen Sound
- Small Office/Home Office – R&R Rescue & Resort
- Agriculture – Georgian Bay Honey
- Arts & Culture – Owen Sound Artist Co-Op