The Economic Development Committee is pleased to celebrate the success of local businesses and recognize their contributions to the community. Members of the public are invited to nominate businesses each year. The nomination period takes place from the first Friday in February until the first Friday in March each year. During the nomination period, nomination forms are available online or at the Township office. Share the Online Nomination Form with your online networks using this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RideauLakesAwards
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Business of the Year
Recognizes a business operating within the Township of Rideau Lakes that has demonstrated a commitment to the community and its residents, while displaying strong ethics within the business and society.
Winners
2023: Rideau Carpentry and Construction
2022: Wills Transfer Limited
2021: Sunnyside Family Retreat
2020: Wendy's Country Market
2019: Gordanier Freshmart
2018: Hinton Auto Group
2017: The Opinicon
2016: Country Roads Community Health Centre
Small Business Award
This award acknowledges businesses with 5 or fewer employees including the owner(s) and home-based businesses that have demonstrated qualities such as professional integrity, excellence in customer service, success through innovation and a commitment to the community. From 2016 to 2022, this category was called the "Business Innovation Award."
Winners
2023: Recess Cafe
2022: Elgin Bowling Lanes
2021: Gordanier Freshmart
2020: No.9 Gardens
2019: Miller’s Bay Farm
2018: Elgin & District Co-operative Nursery School
2017: Smiths Falls Veterinary Services
2016: 2Low Inc
Young Entrepreneur
Honours the hard work demonstrated by a young entrepreneur (under 35) who either resides, operates an active business, or grew up primarily in the Township.
Winners
2023: Stoodley's Kitchen and Beverage (Kodi and Jess White)
2022: Bastard Coffee House (Tao Hipwell)
2021: Arctic Acres (Ben Canning)
2019: Rideau Roots (Corey Evans)
2018: Hales Excavation and Trucking (Mark Hales)
2017: Bastard Baking Company (Stefanie Dobson)
2016: Scott Blair Construction (Scott Blair)
The Rideau Lakes Business Recognition Awards Breakfast
Rideau Lakes Business Recognition Awards Breakfast
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Elgin Lions Community Hall
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Registration opens at 7:30 a.m.
