The 29th Annual Quinte Business Achievement Awards (QBAA) took place at the National Air Force Museum of Canada in Quinte West on the evening of Friday, October 24, 2025. The event brought together business and community leaders from across the Bay of Quinte Region to celebrate excellence in business, entrepreneurship, and innovation across 16 award categories.
Now in its 29th year, the QBAA continues to recognize outstanding achievements among local businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs who contribute to making the Bay of Quinte one of the best places to live, work, and invest. This year’s event highlighted the region’s remarkable talent and the ongoing growth and resilience of the local business community.
“The Quinte Business Achievement Awards celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship and collaboration that defines our region,” said Jill Raycroft, committee chair. “Each nominee and winner represents the innovation, dedication, and community pride that make the Bay of Quinte thrive.”
“We’ll hear it over and over again through Small Business Week. Ninety-eight per cent of businesses in Canada are small businesses. They are the backbone of our economy.”
2025 Quinte Business Achievement Award Winners:
Retail Business of the Year: J&B Books
Hospitality / Tourism Business of the Year: Chilangos Mexican Restaurant
Regulated Professions Business of the Year: Chad Buell & Associates Inc. – Cooperators
Specialized Services Business of the Year: SafeStart, a Division of Electrolab Ltd.
Trades / Construction Services Business of the Year: Strong Bros. General Contracting Ltd.
Manufacturing Business of the Year: Donmac Precision Machining Inc.
Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Marley McFaul
New Business of the Year: Alliance Patient Transfer Inc.
Not-for-Profit of the Year: Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation
Tech Sector Business of the Year: Big Red Bow Digital Marketing
Business Person of the Year: Jeff McKerracher-A-1 Plumbing
Agribusiness Business of the Year: Eco Mulch
Health and Wellness Business of the Year: The Gym in the Armoury
Sustainability of the Year: Rocia Naturals
Trailblazer of the Year: Wander the Resort
Business Excellence: BCS Automation Ltd.
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Eric and Sarah Rozema Seaton – Alliance Patient Transfer was New Business of the year. Big Red Bow Marketing was Tech Sector Business of the Year (Photo: Cassandra Bonn /Quinte News)
Jeff McKerracher from A1 Plumbing – Business Person of the Year (Photo: Cassandra Bonn /Quinte News)
Wander the Resort – Trailblazer of the Year (Photo: Cassandra Bonn/Quinte News)
Hospitality and Tourism business of the year – Chilangos! (Photo Cassandra Bonn/Quinte News)
