Awards of Excellence

Awards of Excellence Gala

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

Nominations Open Now!

Please select the category below and answer a few short questions to nominate a business/organization or individual who you feel deserves to be nominated in that specific category. South Dundas representatives will then work with all nominees to complete a full application.

Note: Award Judges reserve right to move submissions to an alternate category.

Your Name
Nominee's Name
By clicking submit, your nomination form will be sent to the South Dundas Economic Development Department. A copy of the nomination form will be CC'd to the email provided in the "Your Email" field. 

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

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