CITIZEN OF THE YEAR Sponsored by The Sun

WINNER – Joe Belanger

This Award is presented to an outstanding citizen that has gone above and beyond in the community, volunteering, participating in events, helping to organize events and be an all-round Ambassador for our beautiful Wasaga Beach.

TOURISM AND/OR ATTRACTIONS Sponsored by Wasaga Tax & Accounting

WINNER – Wasaga Beach Adventure Park

This award will be presented to an outstanding attraction and/or tourism business, that has improved the allure of the community and for tourists who visit Wasaga Beach. Examples of attraction and tourism businesses include spas, indoor playgrounds, extreme sports or adventures, and/or recreational facilities.

RESTAURANT/FOOD & BEVERAGE Sponsored by ShopWasaga.com

WINNER – Georgian Circle Family Restaurant

This award will be presented to an outstanding business owner who has provided a high level of business service in the restaurant or food & beverage sectors.

ATHENA AWARD Sponsored by Wasaga Beach Women’s Business Association

WINNER- Leslie Listro

This prestigious award recognizes stellar leadership ability by a businesswoman in Wasaga Beach. She will have been in business for a minimum of 12 months and had a positive impact on the community.

DIGITAL MARKETING AND/OR PROMOTION Sponsored by RBC Bank Wasaga Beach

WINNER – Georgian Life Media Inc.

This award will be presented to a business that has created a digital advertisement or promotion to bring attention to their business and/or help promote Wasaga Beach and Area. This recipient must have been in business for a minimum of 12 months.

SERVICE CLUB/NOT FOR PROFIT Sponsored by Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities Inc.

WINNER – Wasaga Beach Ministerial Foodbank

This award is given to a business that has been open a minimum of 12 months and has made a positive difference in Wasaga Beach, either through volunteering or financial support to activities which enrich, protect or entertain the citizens of Wasaga Beach.

SERVICE INDUSTRY Sponsored by TD Canada Trust

WINNER – Georgian Family Chiropractic

An award will be presented to an outstanding business person who has provided an exemplary level of professional service. Examples include massage therapist, lawyers, doctors, Chiropractors, etc; any professional service business that requires professional training and/or an occupational license.

TRADES PERSON OR BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Wasaga Beach Builders Association

WINNER – Kirby’s Flooring

This award will be presented to a member of the community that provides a much needed Trade. This could be an Electrician, Plumber, Drywaller, Masonry, Bricklayer or any of those companies. The recipient of this award will have provided excellent trades work and been professional and exhibited curtesy and good customer service. The recipient of this award will have been in Business for at least 12 months.

ACCOMMODATIONS Sponsored by Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce

WINNER – Santé Fe 2.0

This award will be presented to an outstanding accommodation that has provided excellent customer service to the guests that come to Wasaga Beach and stay at their establishment. The recipient of this award will have gone above and beyond to make sure guests at Wasaga Beach have a positive experience. They will have acted as an ambassador for our town. This winner will have been in business for at least 12 months.

NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Alta Vista Planning Partners Inc.

WINNER – Get Your Woody

This New business will have tapered their business to meet or surpass the changing demands of their customers. This business will have been opened for no less than 6 months and no more than 2 years and will have provided a high level of service and/or product needed in Wasaga Beach.

YOUNG BUSINESS PERSON OR THE YEAR Sponsored by Centre for Business and Economic Development

WINNER – Christina DePalma of DePalma & Associates

This award will be given to a young business person under the age of 39, who through their own commitment has built a successful business or contributed significantly to the success of one. This individual will have been an inspiration to a new generation of upcoming young business people. (Must be in business or employed for a minimum of 12 months)

CUSTOMER SERVICE OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS Sponsored by Canadian Tire

WINNER – Christina Georgias of Georgian Circle Family Restaurant

An award will be presented to an outstanding individual, team, and/or employee, who has presented Wasaga Beach with an excellent ongoing level of customer service. This award is open to every type of established business.

RENOVATED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Remax of Wasaga Beach Brokerage

WINNER – Beach Chiropractic

The recipient of this award will have done significant upgrades and/or renovations to an existing building. They must be an existing business and have been in business for at least 12 months.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD Sponsored by Georgian College South Georgian Bay Campus

WINNER – Shelly Collins

This Award will be given to any person that has continued their education. The recipient may have gone directly to College or University or has returned as a mature adult. To be eligible, the recipient must be attending or have graduated from the course within the last 6 months.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Stonebridge

WINNER – Free Spirit Tours

This Award is presented to an outstanding business owner. This recipient will have displayed community involvement or provided a positive experience in our community. Eligible recipients are an active member of the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce and are in good standing and must have been in business for at least 5 years.