Posted on July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 by Guest Writer

Michael Del Ciancio (left), DC Farms; Wendy Parsons, General Manager, Leamington District Chamber of Commerce; Derek Bilokraly, Bilokraly Financial & Board Member with Leamington District Chamber of Commerce. Photos courtesy of the chamber.

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2026 Finalists For 32nd Leamington Chamber Business Excellence Awards Announced

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, they are proud to continue supporting the businesses that make our region thrive.

The finalists were announced on July 8, 2026 at Frydays Authentic Fish & Chips, 245 Talbot Street West in Leamington during the Business After Hours event.

The 32nd Annual Business Excellence Awards take place 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 9, 2026 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 p.m. for networking and live music by Rick Stephenson. Dinner will be served at 6 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.

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2026 Finalists For 32nd Leamington Chamber Business Excellence Awards Announced

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