Business Acheivement Awards
The Orillia & District Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Awards are a premiere recognition program celebrating business excellence across Orillia & Lake Country. Designed to spotlight outstanding organizations, leaders, and teams, the awards honour those who are driving innovation, delivering measurable impact, and setting new standards of success in today’s competitive landscape.
Nominations are now open, and we invite you to take part in recognizing the businesses and individuals making a meaningful difference.
Award recipients will be honoured at a formal ceremony on May 14, 2026, at Casino Rama, bringing the business community together for an evening of recognition, networking, and celebration. The Ceremony will begin with a networking reception, followed by the ODCC Annual General Meeting, entertainment by Hypnotist Cyndi Tryon, and formal Award presentations.
2026 Nominees by Category
Business Growth Award
sponsored by City of Orillia Business Development
| Coach House Kids |
| Orillia Area CDC |
| Ticking Stripe Design |
| Laundry Lounge Ltd |
| Couchiching Family Health Team |
| Apple Athletics |
Business Leader of the Year Award
| Smith Investigation Agency-Â Whitney Smith |
| ABBY TAXI ORILLIA (THOMAS DEARMAN) |
| Eclectic Cafe- Melanie Robinson |
| North home power- Danny Borzellino |
| Happy At Home- Sheona Kloostra |
Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award
sponsored by RBC
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Northern Performance Windows and Doors Happy At Home Mariposa House Hospice Synergy Healthcare Admin Team, Stephanie, Monica, Michelle, Emma Eclectic Cafe & Catering
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| Mark Adams Customer Service Award |
| sponsored by Home Hardware Orillia
Bayview Wildwood Resort |
| Mortgage Man Dominion Lending Centre |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites Orillia |
| Cloud Gallery |
| KRGinsure - Danielle G |
| Impression House Ltd. |
| Olive Oil Co Orillia |
| Mariposa House Hospice |
| Lesley Edwards |
| Miller Dental Care |
| Synergy Healthcare Admin Team Stephanie, Monica, Michelle and Emma |
| Face First |
| Strongman Electrical Services |
| Hydro One |
| The Brick Orillia |
| Diversity and Inclusion Award |
sponsored by OLG
| Mariposa Market |
| Leacock Retirement Lodge |
| Lakehead University |
| Simcoe Home Solutions |
| Employer of the Year Award |
| Kubota Materials Canada Corp |
| Happy At Home |
| Parklane Landscapes |
| KRGInsure o/b RRJ Insurance Group Limited |
| Bayview Wildwood Resort |
| Sunshine - Fram group |
| Smith Investigation Agency |
| Innovation Award |
Sponsored by Orillia Area CDC
| Praktikai |
| Poppies Bagel Company |
| Royal LePage Real Quest Realty |
| Tower Solutions Inc. |
| Simcoe County Museum |
| North Home Power |
| Milestone Award |
| Hills Restaurant |
| Northern Roots hair studio |
| tnt fine lingerie & bra boutique (Owner: Raffaella Tassone) |
| Cockburn Refrigeration |
| Legion Branch #34 |
| Treetop Trekking |
| Laundry Lounge Ltd |
| Casino Rama Resort |
| framgroup |
| Pronet |
| Functional Fitness |
| Becker Shoes |
| Sanderson Monument Company Limited |
| New Business of the Year |
| Peacock Tariff Consulting |
| Every chapter coaching |
| North home power |
| Mariposa Millwork |
| The Maker's Circle |
| 11 Sports & Social Club |
| Olive Oil Co Orillia |
| Seto Hospitality |
| Samantha Everett Marketing |
| Smiles on Route |
| Not for Profit or Charitable Organization Award |
| Orillia Museum of Art & History |
| The Mom Collective |
| Information Orillia |
| Orillia Area CDC |
| The Salvation Army Orillia |
| North Simcoe Victim Services |
| Angie Green-Hill |
| Mariposa House Hospice |
| Small Business of the Year |
| Royal Paws Pet Services |
| Abby Taxi Orillia |
| The Villager |
| Parklane Landscapes |
| North home power |
| 807 Threadin |
| Olive Oil Co Orillia |
| Spin & Strength Co |
| Paris Vision Care |
| Shine Plant Basked Kitchen |
| Beautiful Balance Counselling |
| Strengthening Orillia and Lake Country |
sponsored by HGR Graham
| The Villager |
| Happy at Home Support Services |
| North Simcoe life |
| Smith Investigation Agency
Agilec |
| Sustainability Award |
sponsored by Lakehead University
| Parklane Landscapes |
| North home power |
| Parklane Landscapes |
| Green Storage Inc. |
| Nicholyn Farms |
| Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award |
sponsored by Georgian College
| Abhinav Wahi | Simcoe Home Solutions |
| Kelsea Dale | Royal Paws Pet Services |
| Â Jules Davis | Chic Jewels |
| Samantha Everett | Samantha Everett |
| Ethan Harrison | Harrison Custom Contracting |
| Matthew Sarchuk, Jordan Burnett, and Zac Bell | The Clubhouse |
| Nicolena | Smiles on Route |
Thank you to our Sponsors!
