The Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce capped off Small Business Week with a tribute to its best and brightest members.
The chamber celebrated its annual Pinnacle of Business Excellence Awards at the Renfrew Wing on Friday night, recognizing businesses and people nominated by both residents and fellow businesses for their contributions to the community, the local economy, and for making life in the Ottawa Valley a little bit better.
Executive Director Sandra Swain says each winner and nominee are a vital part of what keeps the area thriving.
On top of honouring the achievements of chamber members, the evening also underscored the value of local businesses working together to strengthen the wider community.
While she couldn’t pick favourites, Swain did give a special acknowledgement for the Chamber Member of the Year, Boston Pizza Renfrew, for their continuing desire to support the chamber’s goal of building a strong support network for local businesses.
Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Pinnacle of Business Excellence Award Winners:
Youth Employee of the Year: Bentley McGregor, Dragonfly Golf Links
Breakout Business of the Year: Royal Barber Shop
Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Bronwyn Dick
Hospitality Award: Boston Pizza Renfrew
Downtown Renfrew BIA Member of the Year: Renfrew & Area Seniors Home Support
Chamber Member of the Year: Boston Pizza Renfrew
Lifetime Achievement Award: A Sense of Country
Employee of the Year: Nancy Cloutier, Ella’s Keeping Company
President’s Award: Tom Hanniman, Dwaine’s Towing and Roadside Service
Business of the Year: Chris and Tanya’s No Frills
(written by Kasey Egan)
