To be held on Wednesday, March 29, at the Caledonia Lions Hall, the Business Achievement Awards exist to celebrate and recognize the best of Caledonia Region's Businesses, Organizations and People across 8 categories. ​
Doors open at 5:30 pm
Cash bar opens at 5:45 pm
Buffet Dinner will start at 6:15
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Garden Salad (choice of house or balsamic dressing)
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Harvest Roasted Mixed Vegetables
Followed by Tea/Coffee Service & Cheesecake
Here are a list of the awards and Finalists
Barb Martindale Citizen of the Year
This award, renamed to honour the former Executive Director, is given to the citizen who has significantly impacted the Caledonia area.
Winner:
Craig Peters
Business of the Year
Involvement in community activities or service, showing business leadership, developing partnerships and contributing to Caledonia’s quality of life are important.
Finalists:
A Day In My Closet
Riley Flooring
Brian Dixon
Caledonia studio of Dance
Conquer Health and Performance
Darrick Davidson Mechanical Services Ltd.
Dixon Cycle
Facets Jewellery
Haldimand Insurance Brokers Ltd
Haldimand Physiotherapy Centre
Inclusions
Neptune Water Services
Riley Flooring
Smyth’s Custom Exteriors
Zen Construction
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New Business
Awarded to a business opened since 2019.
Finalists:
Beauty Haven Wellness
Caledonia Dental Care
Caledonia Orthodontics
Conquer Health and Performance
Distinctive Finds
Drip Hot Yoga
Drunken Figs
K9 Principles Dog Training
Massage Health & Wellness
Oranje Son Brewing
Riley Flooring
RV Master
RxExpressions Medical Aesthetics
SheDo Tax Company
The Sweet Roll
Young Reflections Medi Spa
Outstanding Organization
All service clubs, religious groups and organizations are eligible. Must have been in service for at least one year and contributed in a positive manner focusing on improvements and/or support where needed.
Finalists:
Caledonia Lions Club
Caledonia Sewers
Community Support Centre Haldimand-Norfolk
Inclusions Developmental Services
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Young Leader
Any Caledonia area resident under the age of 35.
Finalists:
Andrew Poirier
Evelyn Tansley
Harper Hyslop
Kenzie Corlis
Olivia Dinyer
Paige Corlis
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Best Place to Work
Open to businesses or organizations where employees and/or volunteers feel valued and have a positive impact on the community.
Finalists:
Caledonia Dental Care
Haldimand Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Haldimand Physiotherapy Centre
Hammer Hogs BBQ
Libro Credit Union
SheDo Tax Company
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Non-Brick-and-Mortar
Awarded to a business, service or organization without a physical store-front.
Finalists:
Blush Beauty Bar Caledonia
Bubba's Boardz
Coloured Interiors
DC Recruiting
Grand River Skate Shop
HDI Electrical Services LTD
K9 Principles Dog Training
Kiwi Creative
PC Yard Signs
Riley Flooring
Stacked by Bentley
Fit to a T
Wish Upon a Dream Slumber Party Rentals
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Carol Ritchie Scotch Thistle Tourism
A significant contributor to tourism in the Caledonia area
Finalists:
Grand River Dinner Cruises
Harrison Landing
Pam Aylan- Parker