For over 67 years, citizens and businesses have been highlighted for their achievements in a number of categories such as; Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Community Excellence, Tourism, Citizen of the Year, Young Professional, and Business Person of the Year.
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excellence. Closing Friday June 5, 2026 at 4pm
Help us celebrate great business success stories from Brockville and the surrounding area by nominating your own business or recommending one that you think deserves to shine in the spotlight. Click here to lean more about this year’s award categories and criteria.
🌟 How the Chamber Gala Nominations Work
The Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce Gala celebrates outstanding individuals, organizations, and businesses in our community — and you play an important role!
Here’s how the nomination and selection process works:
- Open to Everyone:
Anyone in the community can submit a nomination — you do not need to be a Chamber member to nominate or to be nominated. - Eight Award Categories:
Nominations are accepted for all eight Chamber awards, each recognizing a different aspect of business and community excellence. - Board Review & Scoring:
Every Chamber Board Member receives the nomination packages and individually reviews each one.- Each nomination form includes a scoring section with clear criteria for each award category.
- Board Members score each nomination independently using an Excel scoring sheet.
- Confidential Submissions:
Once scoring is complete, each Board Member submits their scoring sheet only to the Executive Director of the Chamber. - Final Tally & Selection:
The Executive Director compiles all scoring sheets.- All scores are tallied together to determine the finalists and award recipients.
- The process ensures fairness, consistency, and confidentiality throughout.
💫 The result? A transparent, community-driven celebration of excellence in business and leadership across our region.
**** Save the Date: Thursday, Sept 17, 2026 – Fine dining and Formal attire for this prestigious event, taking place at the Brockville Country Club in the Granite Room.
Become A Sponsor for the 67th Awards of Excellence Gala
Title Sponsor – $5000 – Sold Out – Thank you to MNP
Logo on all Marketing – Pre, During, and Post event
Logo in Event Program
4 months “Banner Ad” on the Brockville & District Chamber of Commerce homepage
On-Site Signage
Opportunity to be an Awards Presenter
Video Time – Opportunity to Address Audience
8 Complimentary Tickets
Recognition in Social and Online Media
Recognition at Event
Gold – $2500 – Thank you to: Brockville Hyundai, EFI Engineering
Logo on all Marketing – Pre, During, and Post event
Logo in Event Program
2 months “Banner Ad” on the Brockville & District Chamber of Commerce homepage
On-Site Signage
Opportunity to be an Awards Presenter
4 Complimentary Tickets
Recognition in Social and Online Media
Silver – $2000 – Thank you to: Brockville Tourism
Logo on all Marketing – Pre, During, and Post event
Logo in Event Program|
On-Site Signage
Opportunity to be an Awards Presenter
4 Complimentary Tickets
Recognition in Social and Online Media
Bronze – $1000 –
Logo on all Marketing – Pre, During, and Post event
Logo in Event Program
On-Site Signage
2 Complimentary Tickets
Centerpiece – $1,700 (2 available)
Logo on all Marketing – Pre, During, and Post event
Logo in Event Program
On-Site Signage
2 Complimentary Tickets
Recognition on Table Centerpieces
Scotch Bar Or Signature Drink – $1,800 – Sold out – Thank you to Fedorki
Logo on all Marketing – Pre, During, and Post event
Logo in Event Program
On-Site Signage
2 Complimentary Tickets
Recognition at Event Reception
Reception Sponsor – $1,700 –
Logo on all Marketing – Pre, During, and Post event
Logo in Event Program
On-Site Signage
2 Complimentary Tickets
Corporate Table – $1,700 –
Logo in Event Program
Table Signage
8 tickets included
Wine Sponsor – $1,800 – (1 available)
Logo on all Marketing – Pre, During, and Post event
Logo in Event Program
On-Site Signage
2 Complimentary Tickets
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The Ben TeKamp Memorial Award
The Ben TeKamp Memorial Award has been established to be presented to an outstanding business that is new or has reinvented itself to meet the changing needs of Leeds and Grenville.
Description
Ben TeKamp championed and advocated for local community economic development from both a public and private perspective. Originally emigrating from Holland and growing up in a rural environment, Ben was raised on the ethics of hard work, respect and integrity. He wore many hats over the years. Be it on the farm or in the boardroom, he was a citizen of Brockville with a lengthy resume to certainly be proud of. Although best known as Mayor Ben, his political career was just one of his many contributions to the Brockville community.
He is also remembered as an accomplished businessman and a believer, supporter and motivator of new entrepreneurs and people interested in starting their own business. Working with local community economic development agencies, Ben spent years helping new businesses turn into successful livelihoods.
Selection Criteria
The Award is open to anyone living in Leeds and Grenville who exemplifies the criteria established:
- Applicants or nominees must be in the initial stages of business development, innovation or re-invigoration.
- Business history and start up effort should display some of the traits which Ben TeKamp was most noted for: perseverance, collaboration, leadership.
- Preference will be given to new businesses that have displayed strong creativity and innovation.
- Core business concept should have clear promise of growth, sustainable practices and/or exceptional vision that will contribute to business success.
- Must display how the business can make a significant contribution to the larger community of Leeds and Grenville.
- Must have demonstrated a significant effort to develop a business plan.