Belleville Celebrates Regional Innovation at the 30th Annual Quinte Business Achievement Awards
The Bay of Quinte business community gathered at Legacy Events in Belleville on October 23, 2026, to mark the 30th Annual Quinte Business Achievement Awards, recognizing local entrepreneurship and regional economic growth.
The milestone event brought together business and community leaders from across the region to celebrate excellence in business, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Marking its third decade, the gala honored organizations and individuals contributing to the local economy.
The Quinte Business Achievement Awards are an opportunity to recognize the incredible businesses and entrepreneurs who make our region such a great place to live and work,
said Jill Raycroft, committee chair. Celebrating 30 years of the QBAA is a significant milestone, and we are proud to honour the people and organizations whose hard work, innovation, and community involvement continue to move our region forward.
2026 Quinte Business Achievement Award Winners
Judges and community partners selected winners across multiple categories representing the different industries in the Bay of Quinte Region. The 2026 recipients include:
- Retail Business of the Year: Fawn Over Market
- Hospitality Business of the Year: Barbacoa Boyz
- Tourism Business of the Year: Black Bear Ridge
- Regulated Professions Business of the Year: Diamond Physiotherapy
- Specialized Services Business of the Year: Quinte Canine
- Trades / Construction Services Business of the Year: Crozier Heating
- Manufacturing Business of the Year: Chemelex
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Briana Godden
- New Business of the Year: Travelling Dental Hygienists
- Not-for-Profit of the Year: The Children’s Safety Village
- Tech Sector Business of the Year: IAMSAR
- Business Person of the Year: Jamie Troke
- Agribusiness Business of the Year: Campbell’s Orchards
- Health and Wellness Business of the Year: studio pec
- Sustainability Award: Owl Grove Roses
- Trailblazer Award: The Bunkie Company
- Business Excellence Award: Kerr Sprinkler Systems Inc.
QBAA Honors Businesses Supporting Bay of Quinte Growth
Each recipient received recognition for achievements spanning business growth, local employment, innovation, and community involvement. The gala highlighted the collaboration and determination defining the local business climate over the past thirty years.
The organization thanked the nominees, sponsors, judges, and community partners whose support sustained the awards program through three decades of regional development.
Established thirty years ago, the QBAA maintains its tradition of honoring enterprises that support the Bay of Quinte as a place to live, work, and invest.
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