The Wallaceburg and District Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2025 Business Excellence Awards on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the CBD Club in Wallaceburg.
Chamber officials said the evening celebrates “the outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals who make our community thrive.
“It’s a night of connection, recognition, and inspiration,” Chamber officials added.
Lambton Conveyer was named Business of the Year, while Gert McClure took home the Chip Gordon Citizen of the Year Award.
The evening wrapped up with a rocking performance by local band 89 NEXT.
Here is a full list of nominees and winners:
Agriculture Award
Old Red Barn Farms
Wallaceburg Farmers’ Market – WINNER
Building Bridges Award
Erin Dickinson – WINNER
Entrepreneur of the Year
Kate Verbeek: Jackz Oasis – WINNER
Adam Campbell: Campbell Architecture
Crystal Mitchell: Pet Valu
Business of the Year
Duchenes Paint & Accent Alley
Postma Heating and Cooling
Lambton Conveyor – WINNER
Wallaceburg BIA Award
Adam Childs – WINNER
Legacy Award (In Memoriam)
Murray Melton
Sandra Johnston
Zach Junkin
Industrial Achievement
PuroClean Restoration – WINNER
Technology Award
Paul Vannatto – WINNER
Matt Sander and Trevor Martin: LKDSB E-Sports
Sgt. Lynnette Rosina: Chatham-Kent Police Service
Young Professional Award
Ashley Lozon: Farmers Gold
Brandon Donkers: Wallaceburg Wellness Centre
Kaelyn Gregory: Wallaceburg and District Museum – WINNER
Volunteer of the Year
Diana Cornelis – WINNER
Chip Gordon Citizen of the Year
Sherri-Anne Wills: Wallaceburg Bike Rodeo
Gert McCure: Thompsons Limited – WINNER
Dawn Foster: Fosters Meats
Community Inclusion Award
Marc Leduc & Rob Lozon: Waste Connections Canada – WINNER
