Nominate long-standing local businesses for a City of Kitchener Business Heritage Award
Local businesses play a vital role in shaping Kitchener's economy, culture and community. To celebrate their lasting contributions, the City of Kitchener is now accepting nominations for the Business Heritage Awards.
The Business Heritage Awards recognize long-standing Kitchener businesses and not-for-profit organizations that were established and operate in Kitchener, and have reached milestone anniversaries of 25, 50, 75 or 100 years of service. Eligible organizations of all sizes and sectors, including retail, manufacturing, service-based, family-owned and not-for-profit organizations, are encouraged to participate.
Through this award, local businesses and entrepreneurs are celebrated and recognized for investing in Kitchener, creating jobs, and helping to build a resilient, vibrant community. Their lasting impact continues to shape Kitchener's future.
Residents are invited to nominate local businesses that have celebrated a milestone anniversary between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2026.
Nominations will be accepted until March 1, 2027, with award recipients to be recognized at an awards event in Spring 2027.
To nominate a business, visit Kitchener.ca/BusinessHeritageAwards.
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.