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Burlington Chamber of Commerce announces its 2025 Business Excellence Award winners at sold-out gala!
BURLINGTON, Ont., May 15, 2025 — The Burlington Chamber of Commerce hosted over 500 business professionals and community leaders last night for its highly anticipated 2025 Business Excellence Awards Gala, presented by RBC. Held at the Burlington Convention Centre, the event recognized the outstanding achievements of local businesses and entrepreneurs who are driving growth and positive change in Burlington.
The evening honoured excellence across eight award categories, spotlighting businesses that exemplify leadership, innovation, and meaningful community impact. In addition to the Chamber awards, the gala also featured the presentation of the Mayor’s Award and four Burlington Economic Development + Tourism Awards.
“This year’s finalists and winners are a true reflection of the strength and diversity of Burlington’s business community,” says Terry Caddo, President and CEO of the Burlington Chamber of Commerce. “We’re proud to honour the organizations that continue to lead with purpose and vision, shaping Burlington’s economic and social future.”
62 finalists were first announced in February, following the nomination process. Winners were selected by the Chamber’s Business Awards Task Force (BATF), a panel of experienced professionals who evaluated nominees against a careful set of criteria, which included business leadership, innovation, employee welfare, community involvement, sustainability, and market performance.
The 2025 Business Excellence Award winners are:
Charity / Not-for-Profit Award: Centre for Diverse Learners
Environmental Impact Award: Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association
Heritage Award: SB Partners LLP
Large Business Award: FAM Ti Inc.
New Business of the Year Award: WorkWell Spaces
Small Business Award: Hudson Restoration Inc.
Women Business Leader Award: Cathy & Tanya Rocca from The Rocca Sisters Team
Young Entrepreneur Award: TJ Harb from Harb Plumbing
Burlington Economic Development Award for Excellence in Global Business: Laurel Steel, A Nucor Company
Burlington Economic Development Award for Excellence in Innovation & Technology: iMatr Canada Inc.
Burlington Economic Development Award for Excellence in Retail Innovation: Simply Gifted Burlington
Burlington Economic Development + Tourism – Tourism Award: Royal Botanical Gardens
2025 Mayor’s Award: Burlington Public Library
Congratulations to all winners and finalists of the 2025 Business Excellence Awards. The Chamber extends its sincere thanks to all event sponsors, volunteers, and community partners who helped make this celebration possible.
About the Burlington Chamber of Commerce
Since opening its doors in 1947, the Burlington Chamber of Commerce has become one of the most effective grassroots business associations in the city, currently representing over 800 businesses across Burlington and the surrounding area. The Chamber serves businesses at the local, regional, provincial and national levels and, with its members, have the common goal of making Burlington a better place to do business and a better place to live.
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For more information, please contact:
Ryann Wiseman
Communications and Events Coordinator
Burlington Chamber of Commerce
ryann@burlingtonchamber.com
905-639-0174 ext. 7216
