Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce honoured the community’s small businesses Thursday night at the 2025 Prince Edward County Business Excellence Awards presented by BMO and BMO Private Wealth.
The event at the Regent Theatre recognized the outstanding achievements of local businesses and entrepreneurs who contribute to the vibrancy and success of the local economy.
“The PEC Business Excellence Awards celebrate the strength, innovation, and perseverance of Prince Edward County’s business community,” said Duarte Da Silva, CEO of the Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce. “These awards recognize the individuals and organizations whose leadership and entrepreneurial spirit drive local economic growth, create employment opportunities, and contribute meaningfully to the vibrancy and character of our community. Their success is a testament to the vital role businesses play in building a resilient and prosperous Prince Edward County.”
“Tonight, we celebrated the people and the businesses that makes the county a great place to live, work and visit,” said Lawrence
Mosselson, PEC Chamber of Commerce board chair. “We are excited to see what’s in store for 2026.”
Congratulations to the 2025 Award Winners:
• Excellence in Agriculture (NEW for 2025): Campbell’s Orchards
• Excellence in Arts & Culture: 99.3 County FM (CJPE)
• Excellence in Sustainable Practices: The Waring House Restaurant & Inn
• Young Entrepreneur of the Year <35 Years (NEW for 2025): Marley McFaul – Lighthouse Tutoring
• Entrepreneur of the Year: Janice Duffy – Serendipity Yoga & Wellness
• Excellence in Not-for-Profit Organizations (TIED): County Kids Read and 99.3 County FM (CJPE)
• Employer of the Year: 100 Acre Wood
• Business of the Year: The Royal Hotel
The evening also celebrated an impressive list of nominees, all of whom have demonstrated exceptional contributions to their
respective industries and our local community.
Nominees included:
Business of the Year
100 Acre Wood
County Creative
Lighthouse Tutoring
The Royal Hotel
Employer of the Year
100 Acre Wood
Edward Jones
Entrepreneur of the Year
Patti Stacey – Mayrose Miniature Horse Farm and Equine Assisted Learning Centre
Janice Duffy – Serendipity Yoga & Wellness
Young Entrepreneur of the Year <35 Years – NEW for 2025
Nicole Troke – County Creative
Marley McFaul – Lighthouse Tutoring
Emily Cole – Meadows Baby and Kids
Connor A. Schroder – Old York Group
Excellence in Agriculture – NEW for 2025
Big Island Seeds
Campbell’s Orchards
Hagerman Farms
Prince Edward County Lavender Farms
Excellence in Arts & Culture
99.3 County FM (CJPE)
County Balloons
Elevation Audiovisual
The Ye11ow Studio
Waring House Inn
Excellence in Sustainable Practices
Meadows Baby and Kids
The Waring House Restaurant & Inn
Excellence in Not-for-Profit Organizations
County Kids Read
99.3 County FM (CJPE)
