Local businesses play a vital role in strengthening our community. Now is your chance to show your appreciation by nominating them for a Quinte Business Achievement Award.
For 30 years, the Quinte Business Achievement Awards have celebrated excellence in entrepreneurship, business development, marketing success, customer service, company practices, community involvement, growth and expansion, innovation, and employee training and development.
Nominations for the 2026 Awards are now open! This is your opportunity to recognize the Bay of Quinte’s most dynamic companies and business leaders.
Residents, customers, employees, and volunteers are invited to congratulate the many hardworking and successful businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and businesspeople in our region by submitting nominations. Any business, organization, or businessperson located in Brighton, Belleville, Quinte West, or Prince Edward County is eligible.
- How to nominate:
Phone — 613-392-7635
Online — www.qbaa.ca
Simply provide the nominee’s name, their community, and any available contact information. Nominations are submitted anonymously and the nomination deadline is June 30, 2026.
“Businesses are honoured to be nominated and recognized by someone in the community,” says Taetum Roseberry, Coordinator for the Quinte Business Achievement Awards. “Eligible nominees will be contacted and asked to complete a questionnaire about their business.” A panel of independent judges will make the final selections in October.
Award winners will be announced at the Quinte Business Achievement Awards Gala on Friday, October 23, 2026.
The Quinte Business Achievement Awards are a collaborative effort among local municipalities, Chambers of Commerce, and other business-support organizations in the Bay of Quinte region. The awards are presented with the generous support of Trenval Business Development Corporation, Wilkinson & Company LLP, Business Development Bank of Canada, City of Quinte West, Quinte Economic Development Commission, Municipality of Brighton, Allen Insurance, Scotiabank, Small Business Centre, Royal Bank of Canada, Belleville Economic Development, Quinte Broadcasting, Starboard Communications, Prince Edward County, BMO and Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board.
