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 were honoured at the formal ceremony on May 14, 2026, at Casino Rama, bringing the business community together for an evening of recognition, networking, and celebration. The Ceremony began with a networking reception, followed by the ODCC Annual General Meeting, entertainment by Hypnotist Cyndi Tryon, and the formal Award presentations.
Recipients by Category
Diversity and Inclusion Award presented by OLG
Leacock Retirement Lodge
Milestone Award
Casino Rama
Mark Adams Customer Service Award presented by Home Hardware
Fairfield Inn and Suites Orillia
Innovation Award presented by Orillia Area CDC
Tower Solutions Inc. of Ramara
Sustainability Award presented by Lakehead University
Parklane Landscapes
Business Growth Award presented by City of Orillia Business Development
Ticking Stripe Design
Small Business of the Year Award
The Villager
Business Leader of the Year Award
Melanie Robinson, Eclectic Café
Employer of the Year Award presented by HMA the Benefits People
Happy at Home Support Services
Strengthening Orillia and Lake Country Award presented by HGR Graham
North Simcoe Life
Not-for-Profit or Charitable Organization Award
North Simcoe Victim Services (NSVS)
Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award presented by Georgian College
Kelsea Dale, Royal Paws Pet Services
New Business of the Year Award
Peacock Tariff Consulting
Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award presented by RBC
Northern Performance Windows and Doors
Chris Bellchambers Hats Off Award
Raquel Ness
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
Northern Performance Windows and Doors
Happy At Home
Mariposa House Hospice
Synergy Healthcare Admin Team, Stephanie, Monica, Michelle, Emma
Eclectic Cafe & Catering
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 - Raffaella Tassone
Cockburn Refrigeration
Legion Branch #34
Treetop Trekking
Laundry Lounge Ltd
Casino Rama Resort
FRAM group
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
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
Photos from 2026
Thank you to our Sponsors!
