It was a more emotional night than usual at the 20th annual Quinte Business Achievement Awards Gala last night at the Essroc Centre in Wellington.
Two brothers, Sam and Dr. Ben Osborne, both were presented awards for their respective businesses.
The crowd at the gala applauded, but many broke down in tears, on hearing that the brothers’ father, Al, had passed away Thursday night and could not witness his sons’ achievements.
Sam Osborne is an owner of Fireplace Specialties. He was awarded for Business Excellence.
Dr. Ben Osborne is an owner at the Belleville Integrated Health Centre. He was honoured in the Regulated Professions Business of the Year category.
Here is a complete list of the winners.
Agribusiness of the Year-Ramirez Vineyard Services
Business Person of the Year-Ed Lehtinen
Hospitality/Tourism Business of the Year-Cottage Advisors Canada
Manufacturing/Industrial Business of the Year- Research Casting International
Young Entrepreneur of the Year- Jenna Empey
New Business of the Year-Furball’s Choice
Not for Profit of the Year-Canadian Mental Health Association/Hastings Prince Edward
Retail Business of the Year-Sunflower Health Shop and Services
Regulated Professions Business of the Year-Belleville Integrated Health Centre
Trade and Construction Business of the Year-Wentworth Landscapes
Specialized Service Business of the Year-WhistleStop Productions
Sustainability Award-Astoria Organic Matters Canada LP
Trailblazer of the Year-Truckright
Business Excellence-Fireplace Specialties
