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The Upper Ottawa Valley Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce this years finalists for the 2026 Business Excellence Awards. Its an honour to recognize the exceptional accomplishments of businesses and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding performance, innovation, and leadership in our community this year.
Please join us in celebrating this years award finalists.
Flagship Awards for Overall Excellence (2 awards)
Recognizing broad impact, leadership, and long-term contribution.
- Antrim Truck Stop
- Bonnechere Caves
- Forging Forward Counselling Services
- Madameek
- Mapleside Sugar Bush
- The Nook Creperie
Business Stage & Size (3 awards)
Ensuring newer and smaller businesses receive recognition.
- Boots and Bites Bakery
- Guacamolli Mexican Food
- Hot Stove
- rĒCo Refillery
- Salsas Sabor a México
- SOPA
- Valley Hair Artistry
- Whitetail Golf Club
Leadership & Ownership (3 awards)
Celebrating diverse ownership and representation without limiting industry.
- CI Assante Wealth Management Pembroke
- Hyska's Your Independent Grocer
- Lift Acro Evolution
- Milestone Scheduling & Consulting
- Ottawa Valley Boxing
- Solis Indago
- The Kitchen Eatery and Catering Company
- The Shed
- Wild Grounded Retreats
People, Culture & Customer Experience (2 awards)
Focused on excellence in employee and customer engagement.
- Algonquin College-Pembroke Campus
- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL)
- Chuck's Roadhouse Bar and Grill
- Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home
- Quality Inn & Suites Petawawa
- Roseburg Pembroke MDF
Innovation, Brand & Sustainability (2 awards)
Highlighting forward-thinking businesses without overlapping “Business of the Year.”
- Algonquin College-Pembroke Campus
- Milestone Scheduling & Consulting Inc.
- Ottawa Valley Air Paddle
- Pembroke Farmers' Market
- Swoop Media
- Valley Artisans' Co-op
Community & Local Impact (2 awards)
Recognizing businesses making meaningful contributions beyond profit.
- Norlock Group
- Physio in the Valley
- Smitty's Home Hardware Building Centre
- Starz In Motion Dance Studio
- Steven and Julie's No Frills
- Walk for Her
Winners will be announced at the Business Excellence Awards Gala on Saturday September 26, 2026 at the Normandy Officer's Mess, Garrison Petawawa. Help us make this years Gala an evening to remember. Join us to celebrate local excellence, connect with fellow business leaders, and recognize the incredible achievements happening throughout our community.
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