Dufferin Board of Trade

05/26/2026

📸✨ The 2026 Business Excellence Awards photos are now available!

What an incredible evening celebrating the businesses, organizations, and leaders who help make Dufferin County such a vibrant and thriving community. Congratulations once again to all of our award winners and nominees—we are proud to recognize the remarkable contributions you make throughout our region.

A sincere thank you to our sponsors, supporters, volunteers, and guests who helped make this year's Casino Night Gala such a memorable success. From the red carpet and cocktails to the awards presentations and celebrations, it was a night to remember!

Be sure to check out the photo gallery and relive some of your favourite moments from the evening. 🎉

If you're sharing your photos on social media, we'd love to see them! Tag us so we can celebrate alongside you and share your posts:
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Thank you again to everyone who joined us, and we look forward to seeing you at our next event!

05/26/2026

05/22/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Business Excellence Awards! 🎉

Tonight, we had the privilege of celebrating the incredible businesses, organizations, and individuals who help make Dufferin County such a vibrant and thriving community.

🏆 Business of the Year – Shelburne Home Hardware Building Centre
🏆 Small Business of the Year – DSE Automotive
🏆 Businessperson of the Year – Stephanie Lavoie
🏆 New Business of the Year – Make it Sweet
🏆 Nonprofit of the Year – Choices Shelter & Support Services
🏆 Local Impact Award – Fenech Designs
🏆 Chair’s Award – Sandy Brown

We would also like to extend our sincere congratulations to all of this year’s nominees. Being nominated is an achievement in itself, and we are grateful for everything you do to strengthen our local economy and community.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to our sponsors and event supporters whose generosity helped make this evening possible: RLB Chartered Professional Accountants, JDC Custom Homes / Janssen Design, Shelburne Golf & Country Club, Carters Law Firm, Dufferin Community Foundation, Chambers Plan Insurance, Town of Orangeville, Country 105, 101.5 Indie FM Orangeville, Orangeville Pre-Cast, Dufferin Federation of Agriculture, Hill N’ Dale Landscaping, MNP, Georgian Career & Employment Community Services, Wightman, Floors Plus, and Gourmandissimo Catering.

Thank you as well to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable evening of celebration, networking, and recognition. We hope you had a wonderful time and we look forward to seeing you at our next event!

Full Photo Gallery Coming Soon…

05/22/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Business Excellence Awards! 🎉

Tonight, we had the privilege of celebrating the incredible businesses, organizations, and individuals who help make Dufferin County such a vibrant and thriving community.

🏆 Business of the Year – Shelburne Home Hardware Building Centre
🏆 Small Business of the Year – DSE Automotive
🏆 Businessperson of the Year – Stephanie Lavoie
🏆 New Business of the Year – Make it Sweet
🏆 Nonprofit of the Year – Choices Shelter & Support Services
🏆 Local Impact Award – Fenech Designs
🏆 Chair’s Award – Sandy Brown

We would also like to extend our sincere congratulations to all of this year's nominees. Being nominated is an achievement in itself, and we are grateful for everything you do to strengthen our local economy and community.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to our sponsors and event supporters whose generosity helped make this evening possible: RLB Chartered Professional Accountants, JDC Custom Homes / Janssen Design, Shelburne Golf & Country Club, Carters Law Firm, Dufferin Community Foundation, Chambers Plan Insurance, Town of Orangeville, Country 105, 101.5 Indie FM Orangeville, Orangeville Pre-Cast, Dufferin Federation of Agriculture, Hill N’ Dale Landscaping, MNP, Georgian Career & Employment Community Services, Wightman, Floors Plus, and Gourmandissimo Catering.

Thank you as well to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable evening of celebration, networking, and recognition. We hope you had a wonderful time and we look forward to seeing you at our next event!

05/13/2026

🍻 Networking, local connections, craft beer & a brewery tour? Count us in!

In just a few weeks, we’re heading to Mono Centre Brewing Co. for our next Business After 5 Networking Event — and you won’t want to miss this one 👏

✨ Connect with local professionals & community leaders
🍺 Enjoy 2 complimentary beer sample tickets
🥨 Snacks included
🏭 Take a behind-the-scenes brewery tour
🎤 Hear from our incredible host
🤝 Grow your network in a relaxed, casual setting

This event is proudly presented in partnership with Career Education Council and sponsored by 101.5 Indie FM Orangeville & Country 105.

📍 19+ Event
🎟️ Registration is required
🌐 Register now at Dufferinbot.ca

FREE FOR DBOT MEMBERS! & $10 for Non-members (Registration is required)

Bring your business cards, bring a friend, and come make meaningful connections in Dufferin County 🍻✨

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05/13/2026

We are incredibly honoured to share that Choices Shelter and Support Services has been nominated for the Dufferin Board of Trade’s Nonprofit of the Year award.

We want to sincerely thank our community for this nomination and for the continued support you have shown our organization. To be recognized in this way means so much to our team, and it reflects the power of a community that believes in supporting one another.

Over the last year, our organization has continued to grow in meaningful ways — expanding programs, strengthening partnerships, increasing support for unhoused individuals, and responding to the evolving needs of Dufferin County. None of this would be possible without the support of our staff, donors, community partners, and community members who stand beside us every day.

We are proud to serve Dufferin County and proud to continue working toward positive change in our community. Thank you for believing in our mission and for helping us make an impact together. 💚

05/11/2026

🎉 Get ready for a night to remember at the 2026 Business Excellence Awards!

Join the Dufferin Board of Trade on May 21, 2026 at the Best Western Plus Orangeville Inn & Suites for a Casino Night celebration of Dufferin’s incredible business community 🎲✨

Your ticket includes:
🎰 Free-to-play casino games
🍸 2 drink tickets
🍽️ A delicious 3-course meal
🏆 Awards presentation + nominee recognition

All nominees will be celebrated and receive a nomination recognition certificate—because every achievement deserves to be recognized 💼❤️

✨ Plus, DBOT Members are invited to attend our AGM from 5:30–5:45 PM (free to attend, registration required).

Don’t miss this unforgettable night of celebration, connection, and local pride!

🔗 Learn more + register: Dufferinbot.ca/2026BEAs

05/07/2026

This year’s BEAs are more than an awards gala…

Join us for a free-to-play Casino Night featuring professional dealers, blackjack, poker, and more!

Every guest receives fun casino cash to play—no real money required—and you can cash in your winnings for a chance to win great prizes!

Dress up, celebrate local business, try your luck, and enjoy an unforgettable night.

🔗 Learn more + register: Dufferinbot.ca/2026BEAs

05/01/2026

🚨 LAST DAY TO NOMINATE!

Today is your final chance to submit nominations for the 2026 Business Excellence Awards, hosted by the Dufferin Board of Trade 🏆

Know a business, nonprofit, or leader making a difference in Dufferin County? Don’t let them go unrecognized—get your nominations in before the deadline tonight!

📣 Submit now:
🔗 Dufferinbot.ca/2026BEAs

📬 All nominees will be contacted on Monday—make sure your favourites are on the list!

Let’s celebrate the best of our community 💼❤️

04/29/2026

Ready to grow your network? ✨

Join us for our June Business After 5 Networking Series at — in partnership with the .gwd (Career Education Council)

Connect with fellow business professionals, discover local businesses, and enjoy a relaxed evening of:
✨ Casual networking
✨ A behind-the-scenes tour + hear from our host
✨ Light snacks & beer samples

📅 June 2, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Mono Centre Brewing Co.

🎟 FREE for DBOT Members
🎟 $10 + HST for Non-Members

⚠️ Registration is required | 19+ event

Don’t miss out — secure your spot and start building meaningful connections!