BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T213000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:2026 Kingston Business Awards DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Kingston Business Awards are dedicated to recognizing exemplary models of excellence and community service by Greater Kingston's businesses\, and the invaluable contribution they make to Kingston's economic development\, unique character and outstanding quality of life. In celebration of this year's nominees\, we look forward to hosting you for an interactive evening featuring a glittering cocktail reception followed by an awards presentation to celebrate the incredible innovations and achievements of local businesses. Ticket pricing to this spectacular event includes access to a networking reception featuring two complimentary drinks\, delicious passed hors d'oeuvres\, live entertainment\, and of course access to the spectacular awards ceremony. We hope you'll join us Thursday\, May 21\, 2026\, for a thrilling evening celebrating Kingston's finest businesses and entrepreneurs. \nTicketsMember - $150.00 Non-Member - $175.00 \nPlease see below for the evening's schedule: 5:30 pm Nominee Reception (in lobby) 6:00 pm Cocktail Hour (in lobby) 7:00 pm Awards Ceremony and Presentations (in theatre) *Dress Code: Business Formal Additional Notes: Cancellations must be received two weeks prior to the scheduled event for a full refund. Lastly\, please reach out to events@kingstonchamber.ca if you have any allergy/dietary restrictions.\nMEET THE 2026 NOMINEESAnd...the nominees for the 2026 Kingston Business Awards are:Hospitality AwardDouble Tree / Home2 Suites by Hilton Kingston & Ambassador Event CentreKebab 44Kingston Burger CompanyQdoba Mexican EatsSocial Impact Award98.3 FLY FMCTSEmpire LifeEnabled TalentSt. Lawrence Youth AssociationThe Keep Refillery KingstonTomlinson GroupNew Business of the Year AwardAlicia Marie PhotographyBridgePoint Law Professional CorporationDoorStep Dental IncLoads of Fun! LaundromatLoyalist Concierge Co.Norm's Golf & SocialStudio 88The Vowstead wedding & event agencyEntrepreneur AwardAndr D nomm e of ADARE Property ManagementDenise Bertrim of L'Amour Catering KingstonHolly Ryan of Art by Holly RyanJC of LevelUp Barber StudioKatrina Kryza of Thrifty GirlLaura Campbell of Stride AcademyMartha Williams of Pedal Works Caf & StudiosSkilled Trades AwardAOG HELISERVICES INCDion Fire Extinguishers Ltd.Metal Craft MarinePaint BeastSangers IncShades of Green LandscapingCustomer Experience AwardAllegra Marketing Print Mail - KingstonAthletico Sports PhysiotherapyBoarding Pass TravelBudget Backdrops and D corItalo-Canadian Club of KingstonJazzy Pet Grooming StudioNew Day Marketing Co.Sean May CFP \, CIM \, FCSI The Boat WarehouseNon Profit AwardHabitat for Humanity Kingston Limestone RegionKingston Canadian Film FestivalLionheartsRyandale Transitional HousingWell Suited KingstonArts & Culture AwardCanadian Museum of Health CareCantabile Choirs of KingstonSISTEMA KingstonEmployer of the Year AwardBluMetricCH Cleaning ServicesCityflatsH lpr Inc.Lakeview DentalBusiness Person of the Year AwardMaureen McCartney of Keller Williams (KW) Inspire RealtyPatrick Egbunonu of InformanosJonathan of JD Physiotherapy ClinicsCatherine Ballow of GS Manufacturing\nNOTICE OF FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHYWhen you enter a Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce ("GKCC") event or program\, you enter an area where photography\, audio\, and video recording and streaming may occur.By entering the event premises\, you consent to being interviewed\, photographed\, audio recorded\, video recorded and streamed at the event. You grant to the GKCC\, its representatives and any GKCC designated person or entity the right to reproduce\, use\, exhibit\, display\, broadcast\, distribute and create derivative works of these images and recordings in any media now known or later developed\, including but not limited to print\, broadcast\, electronic\, digital and social media. These may be used for promoting and publicizing the event or other GKCC events and the work the GKCC does\, and for any other purpose deemed fit by the GKCC\, its affiliates and representatives. You release the GKCC\, its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the aforementioned activities.By entering the event premises\, you waive all rights to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any use\, exhibition\, streaming\, distribution\, web casting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such use\, exhibiting\, broadcasting\, web casting\, or other publication and irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by the GKCC or a GKCC designated person or entity.You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the event. If you do not agree to the foregoing\, please get in touch with us on info@kingstonchamber.ca seven (7) business days prior to the event and we will do our best to accommodate your request. However\, please note that if you're scheduled to be a speaker\, moderator\, host\, or the chief guest for any event\, adjustments may be challenging to accommodate. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The 2026 Kingston Business Awards are dedicated to recognizing exemplary models of excellence and community service by Greater Kingston'\;s businesses\, and the invaluable contribution they make to Kingston'\;s economic development\, unique character and outstanding quality of life. \;

In celebration of this year&rsquo\;s nominees\, we look forward to hosting you for an interactive evening featuring a glittering cocktail reception followed by an awards presentation to celebrate the incredible innovations and achievements of local businesses. \;

Ticket pricing to this spectacular event includes access to a networking reception featuring two complimentary drinks\, delicious passed hors d&rsquo\;oeuvres\, live entertainment\, and of course access to the spectacular awards ceremony. \;

We hope you&rsquo\;ll join us Thursday\, May 21\, 2026\, for a thrilling evening celebrating Kingston&rsquo\;s finest businesses and entrepreneurs. \;


Tickets

Member \;- \;$150.00 \;

Non-Member \;- \;$175.00 \;


Please see below for the evening&rsquo\;s schedule: \;

5:30 pm &ndash\; Nominee Reception (in lobby) \;

6:00 pm &ndash\; Cocktail Hour (in lobby) \;

7:00 pm &ndash\; Awards Ceremony and Presentations (in theatre) \;

*Dress Code: Business Formal \;

Additional Notes: Cancellations must be received two weeks prior to the scheduled event for a full refund. Lastly\, please reach out to events@kingstonchamber.ca if you have any allergy/dietary restrictions.


MEET THE 2026 NOMINEES

And...the nominees for the 2026 Kingston Business Awards are:

Hospitality Award

Social Impact Award

New Business of the Year Award

Entrepreneur Award

Skilled Trades Award

Customer Experience Award

Non Profit Award

Arts &\; Culture Award

Employer of the Year Award

Business Person of the Year Award


NOTICE OF FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

When you enter a Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce (&ldquo\;GKCC&rdquo\;) event or program\, you enter an area where photography\, audio\, and video recording and streaming may occur.

By entering the event premises\, you consent to being interviewed\, photographed\, audio recorded\, video recorded and streamed at the event. You grant to the GKCC\, its representatives and any GKCC designated person or entity the right to reproduce\, use\, exhibit\, display\, broadcast\, distribute and create derivative works of these images and recordings in any media now known or later developed\, including but not limited to print\, broadcast\, electronic\, digital and social media. These may be used for promoting and publicizing the event or other GKCC events and the work the GKCC does\, and for any other purpose deemed fit by the GKCC\, its affiliates and representatives. You release the GKCC\, its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the aforementioned activities.

By entering the event premises\, you waive all rights to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any use\, exhibition\, streaming\, distribution\, web casting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such use\, exhibiting\, broadcasting\, web casting\, or other publication and irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by the GKCC or a GKCC designated person or entity.

You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the event. If you do not agree to the foregoing\, please get in touch with us on info@kingstonchamber.ca seven (7) business days prior to the event and we will do our best to accommodate your request. However\, please note that if you'\;re scheduled to be a speaker\, moderator\, host\, or the chief guest for any event\, adjustments may be challenging to accommodate.

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