It was an evening spent celebrating our business community’s most dynamic organizations and entrepreneurs spanning throughout St. Thomas, Elgin County, and the Township of Southwold.
The St. Thomas & District Chamber of Commerce Impact Awards went Friday at the Joe Thornton Community Centre, where 21 unique nominees were celebrated for the work they do in our community.
Seven awards were given out during the evening, including…
Circle of Excellence Award
- St. Thomas Railway City Rotary Club
- Tara McCaulley
- St. Thomas-Elgin Food Bank
Business of the Year
- Susana Pereira Paralegal Services
- Abode Home Comfort
- DMAC Automation
Champions of the Earth
- Simply Pure Water
- Common Ground Farm
- Sparta Lavender Farm
Inspirational Women of the Year
- Jennifer Weldrick (Oxford Learning)
- Janis Harris (Harris Flower Farm)
- Kris Pettit (Mistyglen Creamery)
Young Professional of the Year
- Scott Sleightholm (Kenny Insurance)
- Ben Gilbert (Gilbert Contracting)
- Calvin Holmes (OKAY Electric)
New Business of the Year
- Railway 1856 Ultimate Mini Golf
- Kristina Schmitt Development
- Dogs On 3
Unsung Heroes
- Elgin-St. Thomas Coalition to End Poverty
- Leading The Way
- Railworks Coalition
For more photos from the night- click here.
Written by: K. Freeman
