The Awards of Excellence recognize and celebrate growth and success in the Municipality. These Awards shine a spotlight on success stories of local businesses, organizations, volunteers, and individuals, who contribute to the growth of the South Dundas community.
Nominations
Show your support by nominating a favourite South Dundas business, organization, or individual(s), or shine a spotlight on your business by self-nominating.
When completing a nomination and you are in doubt about which details to include, remember that when faced with applications that equally satisfy the criteria, judges will ask “why should this business/organization/person win an award this year? Highlight any notable or recent accomplishments that the business/organization/person has achieved as part of your nomination.
Below, you are able to nominate those who you feel best fit each category. If you're unsure of which category to select, please review the criteria for each award below the nomination forum.
NOMINATIONS CLOSE AUGUST 30, 2025
Award Criteria
Past Winners
2019 Winners | Ross Video Ltd. | Nick Thurler, Thurler Farms Inc. | 100 Women Who Care About South Dundas | StoneCropAcres Winery & Vineyard | Barbara Rabideau, Galop Canal Bluegrass Festival | Cole Veinotte, Jade Transportation |
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2020 Winners | Morrisburg Leader | John Ross | Stone Crop Acres Winery and Vineyard | Matraca Villeneuve | Upper Canada Creamery | Community Living, Laura Jarvis and Marianne Vanderlaan | Lakeshore Massage Therapy | Eastern Ontario Fleet Parking and Power Restoration Inc. |
2021 Winners | Jay’s Tire and Repair | Swank Construction Ltd | Upper Canada Playhouse | Ryan Gilmer | Henderson’s Abattoir | Alaboard FCR Corp | Ross Video Ltd. | Rijke’s Produce Farm |
2022 Winners | Laura’s Valu Mart | Candace Latulippe | Iroquois-Matilda Lions Club | Sherry’s | Curtis Whitteker | Dentz Orchards and Berry Farm | Rutabaga Ranch | Karra’s Burgers and Fries |
2023 Winners | Lloyd McMillan Equipment | Arla Casselman-Veinotte | Ross Video |Diane Sullivan - Arabesque Pottery Studio | Ethan Hamilton | Smyth's Apple Orchard | McArthur Muscle Restoration & Performance |
2024 Winners | Cedar Glen Golf Course | Jennifer Eamon | Sarah Goglin Henderson | South Dundas United Football Club | Maeve Windle | Rob Harbers | Upper Canada Creamery | Harneet Cheema | South Dundas Ball Hockey League | Micheal McEwan / My Puppet Pal | Emard Bros. Lumber | Iroquois District Business Group |