honouring QBAA members
Explore the businesses, organizations, entrepreneurs, and community leaders recognized for excellence across the Bay of Quinte region for 30 years.
Honouring 30 Years of Business Achievement
For 30 years, the Quinte Business Achievement Awards have celebrated excellence, leadership, innovation, and community impact across the Bay of Quinte region. As QBAA marks its 30th annual awards, this archive honours recent recipients while recognizing the long-standing legacy of local business excellence.
Celebrating QBAA Winners Through the Years
Honouring the businesses, organizations, and leaders recognized for excellence across the Bay of Quinte region.
Past Winners Archive
This archive is designed for quick year-by-year browsing, while select photos and video highlights help bring the QBAA story to life throughout the site.
2026 Winners
Winners will be announced following the 2026 QBAA Gala.
2025 Winners
2025 QBAA recipients recognized across business, community, leadership, and innovation categories.
2024 Winners
2024 QBAA recipients recognized across business, community, leadership, and innovation categories.
McDougall Insurance
Business Excellence
Tim McKinney
Business Person of the Year
Brandon O’Quinn
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Zone Athletics
Specialized Services
Rillea Technologies
Tech Sector
Myers Creek
Hospitality/Tourism
Mike and Lori’s Garden
New Business of the Year
Luke Joseph’s Carpentry
Trades/Construction
Kraft Village
Retail
JBS Foods Ontario
Manufacturing
Hitchon’s Hearing Centre
Regulation Professions
Fearless Wellness Centre
Health and Wellness
Cheer Farms
Agribusiness
Base 31
New Business
The Alzheimer Society
Not-For-Profit
Afiya Beauty
Sustainability
GlobalMed Inc. D.B.A.
TrailBlazer of the Year
2023 Winners
2023 QBAA recipients recognized across business, community, leadership, and innovation categories.
Belleville Integrative Health Centre
Health and Wellness
Lorraine O’Quinn
Business Person of the Year
CPK Interior Products
Business Excellence
Willowlee Sod Farms
Agribusiness
Taylor Russett
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
FDF Raceshop
Trailblazer of the Year
Floortrends
Trades/Construction
Pro Angler
Tech Sector
The Hockystick Man
Sustainability
The Richmond Retirement Residence
Specialized Service
Greenbacks Pawnshop
Retail
Presqu’ile Animal Hospital
Regulated Professions Business of the Year
The Community Development Council of Quinte
Not-For-Profit
Fawn Over Market
New Business of the Year
The Machining Center
Manufactuer
The Eddie Hotel and Farm
Hopsitality/Tourism
2022 Winners
2022 QBAA recipients recognized across business, community, leadership, and innovation categories.
The Grind & Vine
New Business of the Year
Miltex Solutions Canada
Manufacturing
Karlo Estates Inc.
Hospitality/Tourism
Serendipity Yoga
Health and Wellness
Michael Summers
Business Person of the Year
NOD Apiary Products
Business Excellence
Jade Aresenault
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Voice Directed Tally Systems Inc.
Trailblazer of the Year
Bel-Con Design Builders
Trades/Construction
TruckRight
Tech Sector
Harmony P.E.C Retreat
Sustainability
Alarm Systems
Specialized Services
The Dressing Room
Retail
O’Quinn Team Real Estate
Regulated Professions
Enrichment Centre for Mental Health
Not-For-Profit
Sprague Foods Limited
Agribusiness
2021 Winners
2021 QBAA recipients recognized across business, community, leadership, and innovation categories.
Gift From The Heart
Not-For-Profit
Tire Wizard
Trailblazer of the Year
kaleidoscope
Hospitality/Tourism
Willow Creek Farms
Agribusiness
Maddie MacDonald
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Astounding Heights Dance Academy
Specialized Service
Trenton Pet Hospital
Regulated Professions
The Waring House
Sustainability
Dr.’s Choice Optical Lab
Business Excellence
Quinte CPAP
Health and Wellness
Eric Lehtinen
Business Person of the Year
A1 Plumbing
Trades & Construction
Vivacious Clothing & Day Spa
Retail
OSM
Tech Business of the Year
i-Float in the County
New Business of the Year
HEXO Corp
Manufacturing
2020 Winners
2020 QBAA recipients recognized across business, community, leadership, and innovation categories.
Brad Little
Business Person of the Year
The Birdhouse Nature Store
Retail
Tasmont Plumbing Heating and Air
Trades/Construction
Steve Veenstra
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Quinte Waste Solutions
Sustainability
O’Flynn Weese LLP
Regulated Professions
Lighthall Vineyards Inc
Agribusiness
Kinsip House of Fine Spirits
Trailblazer of the Year
Hitchon’s Hearing Centre
Health and Wellness
Floortrends
Business Excellence
Compass Rose Group
Hospitality/Tourism
Clearview Training & Consulting
Specialized Service
Belleville General Hospital Foundation
Not-For-Profit
BCS Automation
Manufacturing
Axes and Allies
New Business of the Year
2019 Winners
2019 QBAA recipients recognized across business, community, leadership, and innovation categories.
The June Motel
Hospitality/Tourism
Polish Salon & Day Spa
Health and Wellness
Mark Phillips
Business Person of the Year
Finkle Electric
Business Excellence
Dahlia May Flower Farm
Agribusiness
Jackie Jarrell
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Rillea Technologies Inc.
Trailblazer Business of the Year
Duvanco Homes Inc.
Trades/Construction
Tri-County Plastics LTD.
Sustainability
Runway Bridal
Specialized Service
Off the Hook Boutique & Gallery
Retail
Quinte Animal Hospital
Regulated Professions
Children’s Safety Village
Not-For-Profit
Diamond Physiotherapy
New Business of the Year
Autosystems Division of Magna
Manufacturing
2018 Winners
2018 QBAA recipients recognized across business, community, leadership, and innovation categories.
Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation
Not-For-Profit
She Thrives
New Business of the Year
The Right Fit
Health and Wellness
Donini Chocolate
Business Excellence
Nod Apiary Products Ltd
Trailblazer of the Year
Veenstra Plumbing
Sustainability
NESDA Technologies Ltd.
Specialized Services
Quality Mechanical
Trades/Construction
Rushnell Family Funeral Services
Regulated Professions
B&H Carpet
Retail
Melanie Harrington
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Quinte Boat Docks
Manufacturing
The Vic Cafe
Hospitality/Tourism
Chandy Davis
Business Person of the Year
Brambleberry Farm
Agribusiness
2017 Winners
2017 QBAA recipients recognized across business, community, leadership, and innovation categories.
Tyler Allsop
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Sprague Foods Limited
Trailblazer of the Year
Gordon Tobey Developments Ltd.
Trades/Construction
Parsons Brewing Company
Sustainability
Get Yoga
Specialized Services
Lafferty’s Crossings
Retail
Dr Younes Dental Care
Regulated Professions
The Salvation Army
Not-For-Profit
Barn Owl Malt
New Business of the Year
Electro Cables Inc.
Manufacturing
Go Active
Hospitality/Tourism
Bruce Mackay
Business Person of the Year
Alliance Custom Fabrications Ltd.
Business Excellence
Pasta Tavola
Agribusiness
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The Quinte Business Achievement Awards continues to recognize outstanding businesses, not-for-profit organizations and business leaders in areas such as entrepreneurship, business growth, company practices, product innovations, customer service, stewardship, marketing success and community service.