The 2024 Business Excellence Awards Gala brought together the best of Summerside’s business community for an unforgettable evening at Credit Union Place. Hosted by the Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce (GSCC), the event celebrated innovation, hard work, and community impact with an audience of business leaders, local dignitaries, and supporters.
Celebrating Excellence
Congratulations to this year’s winners, who embody the spirit of excellence and leadership:
✨ RBC Business Excellence Award (1-10) – Holman’s Ice Cream Parlour
✨ City of Summerside Business Excellence Award (10+) – Lone Oak Brewing Co
✨ HMS New Business of the Year – Art Buds: Gallery & Workshops
✨ Innovation PEI Innovator of the Year – Kool Breeze Farms
✨ Cavendish Farms Community Impact Award – Harbourfront Theatre
✨ Cox & Palmer Accessibility & Inclusivity Award – Kool Breeze Farms
✨ ADL Lifetime Business Award – Sarah Miller, Consolidated Credit Union
✨ StandardAero Employee of the Year Award – Rhonda Green, Centennial Auto Group
The night was made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors. A heartfelt thank you to:
Title Sponsor: ALC
Award Sponsors:
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- RBC (Business Excellence – Small)
- City of Summerside (Business Excellence – Large)
- HMS (New Business of the Year)
- Innovation PEI (Innovator of the Year)
- Cavendish Farms (Community Impact)
- Cox & Palmer (Employee of the Year)
- ADL (Lifetime Business)
- StandardAero (Accessibility & Inclusivity)
Event Sponsors:
- Reception Sponsors: Slemon Park & PEI Mutual
- Entertainment Sponsor: Downtown Summerside
- Dessert Sponsor: Consolidated Credit Union
- Program Sponsor: Microtel
- Flower Sponsor: Kelly’s Flower Shoppe
The evening also featured live entertainment by Claire on Keys, photography by Nancy MacPhee, and seamless AV production by Housefront Productions.
The GSCC extends its gratitude to the nominators, nominees, voters, attendees, volunteers, and board members who made the event a true success. Together, we celebrated the accomplishments that drive Summerside forward.
Looking Ahead
As we close the chapter on another fantastic awards gala, we look forward to another year of supporting and celebrating Summerside’s thriving business community. Here’s to continuing the tradition of excellence in 2025!