2026 Business Excellence Awards

by | Feb 5, 2026 | Business Excellence Awards Gala

2026 Business Excellence Awards Gala

 

The Burlington Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2026 Business Excellence Awards Gala, presented by RBC. With immense pride, we recognize the outstanding contributions of 73 finalists across 8 prestigious categories, showcasing the very best of Burlington’s business community. These finalists represent a diverse and dynamic range of businesses committed to pushing the boundaries of success and contributing to the community’s growth.

 

Congratulations to this year’s finalists! While the list of finalists is public, the winners will be announced at the 2026 Business Excellence Awards on May 13th.

Small Business Award     

Anchor Rehabilitation Support Services Inc.
Bespoke Contracting
Chris Noon Creative
Craig’s Cookies
Estofa Law Professional Corporation
Fully Promoted Burlington
Gem Limousine Service
Kumon – Brant and Plains Rd. E
Luxe Derma Partners Inc
Malarkey Kids
PATHways Centre
Purity Nails & Spa
She’s Got Leggz inc.
Sundance Spa Store
The Sweeterie Inc.
TruLink Construction
VP Workforce Solutions
Your Saving Graze

Large Business Award     

Bateman MacKay LLP
Coldbox Builders Inc
Elite Developments
Gerrie Electric Wholesale Limited
Glenn Richardson Plumbing & Heating Ltd
Hunter Amenities International Ltd.
KPMG LLP
Lawrie Insurance Group
Mercedes-Benz Burlington
Mohawk College
Stay at Home Nursing Care Services
Yes Acquisitions Inc.

Charity/Not-For-Profit Award

Bonnie Place
Burlington Dads
Burlington Food Bank
Capillary Wave Community for Men
Centre for Skills Development
Feed Halton
Food for Life Inc.
Halton Learning Foundation
No One Goes Hungry
Resilient Kids Canada
Shifra Homes Inc.
United Way Halton & Hamilton

Heritage Award     

Burlington Historical Society
Burlington Hydro​

Women Business Leader Award

Christina Birmingham from Birmingham Consulting Inc.
Izabela Kvesic from Blue Water Performance Limited
Kristina Shea from BlueSky BlueOcean AI
Claire Green from Burlington Economic Development and Tourism
Samantha Stewart from Burlington Soccer Club
Carolyn Rankin-Boutin from Centre for Diverse Learners
Chef Melani Bastians from No One Goes Hungry
Alexis Greier from Enviro Pro Cleaners
Jessie Sipione from FDH Lawyers LLP
Kelly Hoey from HIEC
Laura Ferri from Hub International Ontario ULC
Jenn Grachow from Jenn Grachow Photography by JnK Imagery Inc.
Jewel Switzer from Kumon – Brant and Plains Rd. E
Diane Bentivegna from Mrs. B’s GiftHouse
Judi Partridge from PAI Government Relations
Vanessa Vargas from Psw to the rescue
Donna Pinsonneault from She’s Got Leggz inc.

Young Entrepreneur Award              

Claire Green from Burlington Economic Development and Tourism
Keyon Silva from FP Fitness
Jewel Switzer from Kumon – Brant and Plains Rd. E
Jayden Wiggins from Scotia Wealth Management​

Environmental Impact Award 

Anaergia Inc.
BurlingtonGreen Environmental Association
On-Site Drapery Cleaners
Sol Recycling​

New Business of the Year Award               

Ernest For Good Inc.
ERS Burlington
Kumon – Brant and Plains Rd. E
Novel

Security Notice: Scott Bridger Email Phishing/Impersonation Scam

by | Nov 21, 2025 | Uncategorized

Security Notice: Scott Bridger Email Phishing/Impersonation Scam

It has come to our attention that individuals have been receiving fraudulent emails claiming to be from Scott Bridger, titled Scott Bridger shared “Proposal Offer” with you with a Microsoft link.

 

These messages are NOT LEGITIMATE and do not contain any Proposal Offers.

 

We urge all members, partners, and stakeholders to stay alert and follow these guidelines:

 

How to Spot a Scam Email:

• Requests for gift cards or urgent financial help or business proposals

• Suspicious sender email addresses (e.g., Gmail/Yahoo accounts)

• Unusual tone or grammar

• Pressure to act quickly or confidentially

What to Do if You Receive One:

• Do not respond or click any links

• Do not purchase or send anything requested

• Report the email to your It/Cyber Security team

 

The Burlington Chamber of Commerce will never request personal financial assistance, gift cards, or confidential information via email.

 

Your vigilance protects the integrity of our community.
Thank you for your attention and continued trust.
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