Greater Sudbury Chamber celebrates business excellence at awards gala

Sudbury's business elite gathered at the Caruso Club on Thursday to celebrate the Chamber of Commerce's top honourees.

The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce honoured local businesses and entrepreneurs at its 2025 Business Excellence Awards on Thursday at the Caruso Club.

More than 420 community leaders and supporters attended the gala, which recognized outstanding contributions to the city’s economy across 10 award categories.

“We are incredibly proud to honour the organizations and individuals who make Greater Sudbury a dynamic and thriving place to live and do business,” said Trevor Lalonde, the chair of the chamber’s board of directors.

“Their commitment to excellence, resilience and community leadership is what drives our region forward.”

This year’s winners include:

• Best Place to Work Award: Barrydowne Paint
• Business Start-Up Award: RIINO Inc.
• Company of the Year Award: Labrosse Consulting Inc.
• Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Joanne Bouchard of Adult & Youth Enrichment Center Inc.
• Executive of the Year Award: Travis Gillard of WAT Supplies
• Innovation Award: CoreLift Inc.
• Service Excellence Award: Northern Uniform Service
• Non-Profit/Charity Excellence Award: Junction Creek Stewardship Committee Inc.
• Small Enterprise Award: Kadence Music Therapy
• Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Jonathan Gbedemah of Jonathan’s Kingsway Pharmacy

Attendees gathered in formal attire to recognize these achievements, with organizers saying the awards night highlights those who have made significant contributions to Sudbury’s business landscape.

The event supports the Chamber’s 2025–2030 strategic plan by emphasizing the celebration of successes in the region.