Impact Awards 2026 - Nominations are Open!

Who Will YOU Nominate?
 
We want YOUR nominations for the 2026 Impact Awards.
Who do you think are the most deserving businesses, organizations and individuals in our community? Deadline: Nov. 16, 2025
 
Circle of Excellence Award — https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CircleofExcellenceAward2026
This honour recognizes a business, service organization and/or individual who has made significant, all-encompassing and historic contributions serving St. Thomas, Central Elgin and/or Southwold. The recipient is a true icon in their field and embodies leadership, innovation, success and community betterment.
 
Business of the Year Award — https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BusinessoftheYear2026
This honour recognizes a business that has made an extraordinary and significant contribution to St. Thomas, Central Elgin and/or Southwold over the past year. The recipient will be a stand-out member of our Chamber community whose performance, actions and service have demonstrated consistent excellence for their customers and employees alike.
 
Inspirational Women Award — https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/InspirationalWomen2026
This honour recognizes a woman (or woman-led enterprise) serving St. Thomas, Central Elgin and/or Southwold who has taken on and succeeded at extraordinary challenges in their field. The recipient will be an inspirational trailblazer - one whose mentorship of others has set an exemplary standard to emulate. 
 
Young Professional of the Year Award — https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YoungProfessionaloftheYear2026
This honour recognizes an individual serving St. Thomas, Central Elgin and/or Southwold (under age 40 as of nomination), who represents the spirit, passion and compassion, of our next generation. The recipient is someone with vision, tenacity, and a demonstrated record of success and notable achievement which serves as an inspiration to others of their generation. 
 
New Business of the Year Award — https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NewBusinessoftheYearAward2026
This honour recognizes a business, service organization and/or individual serving St. Thomas, Central Elgin and/or Southwold whose full-time enterprise has been in continuous operation for more than one year and less than three years, as of nomination. The recipient is one who has earned exceptional recognition from their peers and community for their initiative, innovation, creativity and impact.
 
Unsung Heroes Non-Profit Award — https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UnsungHeroes2026
The Unsung Heroes Award recognizes a local charity or service organization whose unique focus is the betterment of our community. The recipient’s extraordinary contribution to our civic life make a tangible difference in our community and help ensure St. Thomas, Central Elgin, and/or Southwold remain such an incredible place to live, work and play.

*NEW* Mayors' Choice Award (in alternating years with Champions of the Earth Award)
The Mayors' Choice Award is a distinguished honour that highlights exceptional community impact across the St. Thomas & District Chamber of Commerce region. The Mayors of the City of St. Thomas, the Municipality of Central Elgin, and the Township of Southwold are invited to submit one nomination each.
This award recognizes a business, service organization, or individual that has demonstrated outstanding dedication to community service, leadership, and positive contribution to the social or economic well-being of St. Thomas, Central Elgin, and/or Southwold.

 
Thank you so much for your nominations!
Your support helps us recognize amazing, deserving businesses and individuals in our community.