10/25/2024
I can’t express enough what an honour it was to not only be nominated, but to be awarded Business of the Year. This couldn’t have been possible without the continued support and encouragement from my wife Lia. She’s been by my side since the beginning, and has helped make this dream come true. I owe a huge thank you to Calabogie for accepting us into your amazing community as one of your own. There’s no other place I would want to call home. And lastly, thank you to all my customers! It’s because of you I get to do my dream job every day. Thank you for trusting me with your machines, and thank you for your continued support.
The Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce had the privilege of hosting the 2024 Pinnacle of Business Excellence Awards. The evening kicked off with a social hour featuring a light meal from Bonnechere Bakery and Bistro, providing ample networking opportunities. At 6:30 PM, the awards presentation commenced, with Jon Pole serving as our Emcee. It was a fantastic evening, made even more special by the presence of so many businesses and individuals. Special thank you goes out to the Chamber’s Board of Directors, all the volunteers, and our amazing sponsors who made this celebration of Small Business Week possible. Congratulations to all the nominees and award recipients. Here are the recipients of the 2024 Pinnacle of Business Excellence Awards:
Business of the Year: King’s Offroad & Small Engine Repair - Sponsored by Gourleys Outdoors
Breakout Business of the Year: The Juice Box e Box – Sponsored by BrokerLink Insurance
Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Kinsey Maxwell – In A Bind Renfrew: Valley Refillery & Bookstore – Sponsored by RPM-Academy
Lifetime Achievement Award: Gourleys Outdoors – Sponsored by Chartwell Quail Creek
Employee of the Year Award: Tracy Essiambre – The Bruce Gannon Memorial Award – Sponsored by Renfrew & Burnstown Castle Building Centres
Youth Employee of the Year Award: Lacey Shea – Sponsored by the Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce
Hospitality Award: Bonnechere Bakery and Bistro – Sponsored by the Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce
BIA Member of the Year: In A Bind Renfrew: Valley Refillery & Bookstore – Sponsored by the Downtown Renfrew-Renfrew Business Improvement Area
Chamber Member of the Year: Keith Gourley, Gourleys Outdoors– Sponsored by the Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce
President’s Award: Jon Pole, My Broadcasting Corporation – Sponsored by the Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce.
Photo credit Sherry Haaima/myFM. Photos of the evening will be posted soon.