Kensington and Area
Chamber of Commerce
CONGRATULATIONS & THANK YOU!!
The Kensington and Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 17th Annual Business of Excellence Awards Gala and Christmas Social. The event was held at the New London Carriage House and was a great way to kick off the Holiday season and celebrate the accomplishments of many businesses and individuals!

Thank you to the Sponsors, Board of Directors, Volunteers and to all those who attended the event!

Congratulations to the nominees and winners for this years’ Business Awards!
KACC Excellence in Business 2023 Winners
Scotia Wealth Management New Business of Excellence Award. The nominees aim to meet this criteria:
  • Includes businesses 3 years or less from the date of incorporation
  • Achieved outstanding business performance in a short period of time
  • Demonstrates exceptional promise of continued growth
  • Serves as an inspiration for other new businesses
  • Exemplifies outstanding commitment to quality
The Award was presented to
Knead a Brake!
The Award was presented to the
C&B Corner Cafe!
Key Murray Law Small Business of Excellence Under 10 Employees Award.  Nominees aim to meet this criteria:
  • Demonstrates continual business excellence through positive business growth
  • Exemplifies superior customer service
  • Embraces an outstanding commitment to quality
  • Demonstrates exceptional commitment to its employees
  • Demonstrates vision in the development of new technologies, products and/or services
 
The nominees were:
Innovation PEI Business of Excellence Award. Nominees in this category meet the following criteria:
  • Demonstrates continual business excellence through positive business growth
  • Exemplifies superior customer service
  • Embraces an outstanding commitment to quality
  • Demonstrates exceptional commitment to its employees
  • Demonstrates vision in the development of new technologies, products and/or services

The nominees were:
Kensington Veterinary Clinic
The Award was presented to
Prince Edward Aqua Farms!
The Award was presented to
C&B Corner Cafe!
Provincial Credit Union Community Impact Award. Nominees in this category aim to meet this criteria:
  • Demonstrates a commitment to making a difference in Kensington and surrounding communities
  • Actively contributes to the economic, social and cultural well-being of Kensington and surrounding communities
  • Sees social responsibility as in integral part of the business’ success
  • Demonstrates a desire to create a positive social and/or environmental difference to Kensington and surrounding communities
  • Creates an opportunity to involve and educate residents of Kensington and surrounding communities

The nominees were:
Prince Edward Aqua Farms Inc. "Blair Ramsay Employee of the Year award"
Nominees aim to meet the following criteria
  • Demonstrates a dedication and commitment to their work
  • Provides outstanding customer service
  • Initiates improvements in the work place
  • Maintains a positive work-life balance

Nominees in this category were: Ashley Wedge

Ramon Velasco Alfonzo

Sandi Hudson
The Award was presented to
Ramon Velasco Alfonzo!
(C&B Corner Cafe)
The Award was presented to
Janet Cotton!
The Volunteer Award which is sponsored by the Town of Kensington. The Nominees aim to fit this criteria:
  • Has volunteered their services for various organizations over the past number of years
  • Making a difference in the Kensington and surrounding area with the various organizations that they have volunteered with
  • Demonstrated a need to create a positive impact with organizations and events that happen in the Kensington & Area
  • Unselfishly gives of their time to help others and committees with various initiatives and organizations that helps better the community

Nominees in this category were:
Janet Cotton
Patrick MacLellan
Juanita Boucher
"Jamie Caseley Entrepreneur of the Year Award" sponsored by PEI Mutual Insurance Company
  • Recognizes the accomplishments and entrepreneurial spirit of an individual in the community.
  • Entrepreneurs create companies that: grow, and in turn, create jobs that boost the economy and inspire others with their vision, leadership, and achievement.
  • The Entrepreneur of the Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing businesses.
  • Must be an individual who has been operating a for-profit business(es) for 5+ years Demonstrated leadership and personal commitment & Community involvement

Nominees in this category were:
David Boucher- Kensington Food Basket

Coreen Pickering- Ship to Shore Restaurant

Jocelyn Thorwaldson - The Willow Bakery & Cafe
The Award was presented to
Coreen Pickering with Ship to Shore Restaurant!
Thank you from the KACC Board of Directors!
L-R- Wade Hulbert, Lindsay Connolly, Julie Corbett (ED), John Davison, Iain MacCarvill, Tessa Roberts & Megan Lambert
Missing - Bonnie MacRae, Jacob Robar, Kevin Cousins, Jennifer Waugh, Dominic Harper, Emily Gibson, Om Ghimire
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