Kensington and Area
Chamber of Commerce
CONGRATULATIONS & THANK YOU!!
The Kensington and Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 15th Annual Business of Excellence Awards Gala and Christmas Social. The event was held at the New London Community Complex and was a great way to kick off the Holiday season and celebrate the accomplishments of many businesses after another challenging year.

Thank you to the Sponsors, Board of Directors, Volunteers and to all those who attended the event!

Congratulations to the nominees and winners for this years’ Business Awards!
KACC Excellence in Business 2021 Winners
Front L-R - Megan Beairsto (C&B Corner Cafe), Jocelyn Thorwaldson (Willow Bakery & Cafe), Coreen Pickering (Ship to Shore Restaurant), Rosalie Profitt (Caseley's Tent & Party Rentals)
Back L-R - Lindsay Connolly (Indian River Festival), Marla Hunter (Provincial Credit Union - Malpeque Bay Branch), Cathy Simmons (Caseley's Tent & Party Rentals) &
John Davison (The Haunted Mansion)
Central Development Corporation New Business of Excellence Award. The nominees aim to meet this criteria:
Includes businesses 3 years or less from the date of incorporation
Achieved outstanding business performance in a short period of time
Demonstrates exceptional promise of continued growth
Serves as an inspiration for other new businesses
Exemplifies outstanding commitment to quality
The Award was presented to
C & B Corner Cafe!
The Award was presented to the
Willow Bakery and Cafe!
Key Murray Law Small Business of Excellence Under 10 Employees Award.  Nominees aim to meet this criteria:
Demonstrates continual business excellence through positive business growth
Exemplifies superior customer service
Embraces an outstanding commitment to quality
Demonstrates exceptional commitment to its employees
Demonstrates vision in the development of new technologies, products and/or services
 
Innovation PEI Business of Excellence Award. Nominees in this category meet the following criteria:
Demonstrates continual business excellence through positive business growth
Exemplifies superior customer service
Embraces an outstanding commitment to quality
Demonstrates exceptional commitment to its employees
Demonstrates vision in the development of new technologies, products and/or services
The Award was presented to
Caseley's Tent & Party Rentals!
The Award was presented to
The Indian River Festival!
Provincial Credit Union Community Impact Award. Nominees in this category aim to meet this criteria:
Demonstrates a commitment to making a difference in Kensington and surrounding communities
Actively contributes to the economic, social and cultural well-being of Kensington and surrounding communities
Sees social responsibility as in integral part of the business’ success
Demonstrates a desire to create a positive social and/or environmental difference to Kensington and surrounding communities
Creates an opportunity to involve and educate residents of Kensington and surrounding communities
Prince Edward Aqua Farms Inc. Blair Ramsay Employee of the Year award. 
Nominees aim to meet the following criteria
Demonstrates a dedication and commitment to their work
Provides outstanding customer service
Initiates improvements in the work place
Maintains a positive work-life balance

Nominees in this category were Mitch Praught (Pine Acres RV), Emily Burt (The Gables Resort of PEI), Marla Hunter (Provincial Credit Union) & Christine Paynter (Kensington Food Basket)
The Award was presented to
Marla Hunter (Provincial Credit Union - Malpeque Bay Branch)
Both nominees were so close with the judges and volunteer with so many organizations in the area that the award was presented to both
Coreen Pickering & John Davison!
The Citation of Service Award which is being given out by the Town of Kensington. The Nominees aim to fit this criteria:
Has volunteered their services for various organizations over the past number of years
Making a difference in the Kensington and surrounding area with the various organizations that they have volunteered with
Demonstrated a need to create a positive impact with organizations and events that happen in the Kensington & Area
Unselfishly gives of their time to help others and committees with various initiatives and organizations that helps better the community

Nominees in this category were
Coreen Pickering & John Davison
Thank you to the Award Sponsors:
Provincial Credit Union (Malpeque Bay Branch)

Thank you to the Event Sponsors & Media Partners:
The County Line Courier
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