Business Heritage Awards
Local businesses play a vital role in shaping Kitchener's economy, culture and community. They keep our economy running, allowing us to attract top talent and some of the best and brightest minds to our city.
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Award milestones
We award long-standing local businesses and not-for-profit organizations that were established and operate in Kitchener and are celebrating one of these milestones:
- 25 years
- 50 years
- 75 years
- 100+ years
Eligible organizations of all sizes and sectors, including retail, manufacturing, service-based, family-owned and not-for-profit organizations, can be nominated for a Business Heritage Award.
The Community Legacy Award celebrates businesses that are no longer in operation but have made valuable contributions to the fabric of our community. Notable past recipients include Budd Stores Company Ltd., Fritsch Fragrances and Petsche's Shoes.
Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.