Rideau Lakes Business Recognition Program

Business Recognition Awards Program

Rideau Lakes Business Recognition Program

The Economic Development Committee is pleased to celebrate the success of local businesses and recognize their contributions to the community. Members of the public are invited to nominate businesses each year. The nomination period takes place from the first Friday in February until the first Friday in March each year. During the nomination period, nomination forms are available online, at the Rideau Lakes Public Library or at the Township office.

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Resources

Nomination Form and Guidelines

Contact Us

Marie White
Economic Development & Cultural Heritage Coordinator
Phone: 613‑928‑2251 Ext. 288
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Award Categories and Past Winners

Business of the Year

(3+ years, more than 5 employees)

Recognizes a business operating within the Township of Rideau Lakes that has demonstrated a commitment to the community and its residents, while displaying strong ethics within the business and society.

Winners

2025: Recess Café

2024: McMullan Appliance & Mattress

2023: Rideau Carpentry and Construction

2022: Wills Transfer Limited

2021: Sunnyside Family Retreat

2020: Wendy's Country Market

2019: Gordanier Freshmart

2018: Hinton Auto Group

2017: The Opinicon

2016: Country Roads Community Health Centre

Small Business Award

(5 or fewer employees)

This award acknowledges businesses with 5 or fewer employees including the owner(s) and home-based businesses that have demonstrated qualities such as professional integrity, excellence in customer service, success through innovation and a commitment to the community. From 2016 to 2022, this category was called the "Business Innovation Award."

Winners

2025: Clearly Auto Glass

2024: Stoodley's Kitchen and Beverage

2023: Recess Cafe

2022: Elgin Bowling Lanes

2021: Gordanier Freshmart

2020: No.9 Gardens

2019: Miller’s Bay Farm

2018: Elgin & District Co-operative Nursery School

2017: Smiths Falls Veterinary Services

2016: 2Low Inc

New Business Award

(1 to 3 years)

This award category was developed to celebrate new businesses between 1 and 3 years old, and includes entrepreneurs of all ages. From 2016 to 2023, this category was called the "Young Entrepreneur Award" in honour of the hard work demonstrated by a young entrepreneur (under 35) who either resides, operates an active business, or grew up primarily in the Township.

Winners

2025: Stone Manor Studios (Kim Lulashnyk)

2024: Clearly Auto Glass (Joe Chase)

2023: Stoodley's Kitchen and Beverage (Kody and Jessie-Leigh White)

2022: Bastard Coffee House (Tao Hipwell)

2021: Arctic Acres (Ben Canning)

2019: Rideau Roots (Corey Evans)

2018: Hales Excavation and Trucking (Mark Hales)

2017: Bastard Baking Company (Stefanie Dobson)

2016: Scott Blair Construction (Scott Blair)

Long Standing Business

(20+ years)

An honourable mention will be given to businesses that have continuously operated in Rideau Lakes for over 20 years.

Winners

2025: 22 long-standing businesses

Business Success Stories

Address

1439 County Road 8, Delta, ON K0E G0
613‑928‑2251 or 1‑800‑928‑2250
Fax: 613‑928‑3097
Email: info@rideaulakes.ca

Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

After-Hours Road Emergency

1‑877‑798‑5725

Portland Transfer Station

4427H Old Kingston Road, Portland
1‑800‑928‑2250 ext. 230

Open: Wednesdays & Saturdays
8:00am to 4:00pm

Business Recognition Awards Program