Brockville businesses and community leaders set to celebrate at 67th Awards of Excellence Gala

There are nine awards in total

Brockville’s business community will gather tonight for the Brockville Chamber's 67th Awards of Excellence Gala at the Brockville Country Club.

The annual event will celebrate businesses, individuals and organizations that contribute to the local community.

Registration and networking will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by a cocktail hour from 6 to 7 p.m. The awards presentation and dinner are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

Organizers are reminding guests that physical tickets are not required for the event. Attendees can check in and register by name at the front door when they arrive.

Guests will also have access to a complimentary Scotch Bar, sponsored by Fedorki Performance Systems.

The gala is being promoted under the theme “Unleash the Night” and will provide an opportunity to recognize achievements across Brockville’s business and community sectors.

Full list of this year's recipients and nominees below.

Business Person of the Year - Wajahat Khaleeque

Young Professional of the Year - Sheena Earl

Business of the Year - 1000 Islands Brewery, Jani King of Eastern Ontario, and Canadian Tire Brockville

Small Business of the Year - The Butcher Shop, Don’s Fish and Chips, and Pauline's Lingerie

Tourism Award - The Aquatarium, Downtown Brockville BIA, and Fulford Place

Community Excellence Award - Brockville Rowing Club, Sherwood Park Manor, and RNJ Youth Services

Ben TeKamp Memorial Award - Anthophile Cafe, Cover to Cover, and Swagat Indian Grocery

Citizen of the Year - Terry Wills

President's Award - Dane Fellows

Story by: Harper Cotie