Nominees Announced: 2025 Small Business Awards
The Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce nominees for the second annual Small Business Awards presented by BDC – a premier event in Waterloo Region dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the outstanding achievements of small businesses in our community. It will take place on Wednesday, October 22 during BDC Small Business Week and this prestigious event aims to continue to honor the entrepreneurs and small business owners who drive innovation and contribute significantly to our local economy.
The Small Business Awards highlight exceptional businesses across 7 award categories and features a formal awards ceremony and networking opportunities.
For more information or to purchase tickets for this event please visit: beagala.ca
Exceptional Small Business Awards
- Arise Wellness
- Aura-La Pastries + Provisions
- Blown Away Glass Studio
- Branches in Balance Counselling Ltd
- Brentwood Livery
- Bright Light Content
- Colour Blend Co.
- Ctrl V Waterloo
- Diana’s Divine Escape, Mobile Spa
- DistribuCloud Technology Services
- Divonify
- Embark Physical Therapy Inc
- Four All Ice Cream
- Grazing Daisy
- Ink Den
- Meal in a Jar
- Murdoch Travel
- Rock Solid Masonry Repair
- Segment Agency Inc.
- Turbo Techs Appliance Repair
- Vanessa’s Cuisine
Solopreneur of the Year
- Ashley Close – Realtor
- Grazing Daisy
- Jamila Kyari Co.,
- Janelle Joy Studios
- KW Chair Massage
- Nigerian foodie hub
- Octant Executive Advisory Group
- Reilly Sales Consulting
- Reimagine Leadership
- Soul Matchmaking
- The Dessert Artist
- ToldbyHarris
Skilled Trades
- Integrity Drains & Plumbing
- James Ball Plumbing and Heating
- JemTech
- JJMFG Contracting Inc.
- Waterloo Garage Doors
Service Excellence Award
- Blown Away Glass Studio
- Bright Light Content
- Ctrl V Waterloo
- Embark Physical Therapy Inc.
- Food4Kids Waterloo Region
- FoodZen
- Marycuterie
- Plural Digital Agency
Event Impact Award
- Digimillennials
- Harp & Fin / HF Events
- Mind Model AI
- Octant Executive Advisory Group
- Ontario Disability Employment Network
- Princess Cinemas
- The Last Minute Gallery
Entrepreneur of the Year
- Arise Wellness
- Digimillennials
- Enabled Talent
- Ink Den
- Marycuterie
- Vanessa’s Cuisine
- Worm Wrangler
Employer of the Year
- 30 Minute Hit
- BuildSafe – Construction Safety Services Inc.
- DistribuCloud Technology Services
- Driverseat
- Fo’Cheezy Food Truck
- Jemtech
Winners will be announced live at the event on Wednesday, October 22th, 2025. Winners are never notified ahead of time.
Small businesses are the backbone of our community, the Small Business Awards is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on these hardworking individuals and organizations that make a positive difference every day. We are thrilled to celebrate their achievements and contributions.
