Barrie chamber announces 2025 business award winners

The winners of the 2025 Barrie Business Awards in Barrie, Ont., on Fri., Oct. 24, 2025.

The Barrie Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the 2025 Barrie Business Awards, which were celebrated at an awards ceremony this past Friday.

Back in September, the chamber announced 41 finalists across 14 categories. They were a combination of local entrepreneurs and local businesses who the chamber says represent the ‘very best’ of Barrie’s business sector.

“In Barrie, business excellence is not just one thing. It comes from many parts working together. Innovation, leadership, service and community spirit all shape a shared story,” said Paul Markle, Chamber of Commerce CEO, in a news release. “These awards honour that mix. Each contribution, large or small, helps strengthen the place we call home. The awards night is our chance to pause, to celebrate and to recognize how much has gone into getting here.

The 2025 business award winners are as follows:

Arch Brown Entrepreneur Award of Excellence: Doug Bingley – Central Ontario Broadcasting

Mayor’s Economic Development Award: First Gulf

Not-for-Profit or Charitable Organization Award: Hospice Simcoe Seasons Centre

Pay It Forward Award: Bulldog Construction Services

Service Business Excellence Award: SUPERIOR Home Health Care

Manufacturing, Engineering & Construction Business Excellence Award: Innovative Automation Inc.

Business Growth Award: Trainers Choice

New Business Award: Blue Haven Wellness

Hospitality & Tourism Business Excellence Award: Grillicious Restaurant and Wine Bar

Sustainable Impact Award: Pompous Fox Wood Company Inc.

Small Business of the Year Award: Healing Arts Micropigmentation and Wellness Centre

Young Professional of the Year Award: Maguire Boucher – The Hound Lounge

Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award: Barrie Indian Association

Employee of the Year Award: Chris McBrien – Georgian College

Marketing & Promotions Award: Rock95 Birthday Bash

“To our nominees, finalists and winners, congratulations,“ added Markle. ”Each of you represents the best of Barrie’s business community and we are proud to celebrate your achievements."

Meridian was the presenting sponsor for the ceremony while Bell and Bill Gosling Outsourcing were platinum sponsors.