NORTH BAY, ON – The North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce celebrated the achievements of the local business community on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Cogeco Evening of Excellence Business Awards, held at the Davedi Club in North Bay.
The annual event brought together business leaders, entrepreneurs, community organizations and local partners for an evening dedicated to recognizing the outstanding achievements and contributions of businesses and individuals throughout North Bay and District.
The Evening of Excellence Business Awards recognize the dedication, leadership and entrepreneurial spirit that continue to drive economic growth and strengthen the region's business community.
“The Evening of Excellence is always a special opportunity to bring our business community together and recognize the people and organizations who contribute so much to North Bay and District,” said Donna Backer, CEO of the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce. “We are fortunate to have so many dedicated individuals and businesses who work hard every day to make our community a better place to live, work and do business.”
2026 Cogeco Evening of Excellence Award Recipients
Young Professional of the Year
Bethany Dutrisac – Northern Podology
Sponsored by Nipissing University
New Business of the Year
North Bay Sport Medicine
Sponsored by Kennedy Insurance Brokers Inc.
Not-For-Profit of the Year
NoahStrong (7N1D)
Sponsored by OLG
Small Business of the Year (1–10 Employees)
Twiggs Coffee Roasters – Canadore
Sponsored by The Labour Market Group
Small Business of the Year (11–25 Employees)
North Bay Machining Centre Inc.
Sponsored by Canadore College
Business of the Year (26+ Employees)
Boart Longyear
Sponsored by Cogeco
The Chamber also presented its annual Betty Alcorn Memorial Award for Director of the Year to Joey Roussy and Stacie Fiddler, who were named joint recipients following a tie in voting by their fellow Board members. The award recognizes outstanding dedication, leadership and contributions to the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce.
The 2026 Cogeco Evening of Excellence Business Awards were made possible through the generous support of Canadore College, Cogeco, OLG, TWG Communications, KPMG, The Labour Market Group, Kennedy Insurance, Nipissing University, RBC, IION, Freelandt Caldwell Reilly LLP (FCR), Molly Maid, YES Employment, Canadore Employment Solutions, Cascades Casino, the City of North Bay, Doane Grant Thornton and Edward Jones.
“We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors and partners who continue to support this event year after year. Their generosity makes it possible for us to celebrate the achievements of our local business community, and we truly appreciate their continued support,” said Backer.
The North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce extends its congratulations to all award recipients and nominees. Their achievements reflect the strength, diversity and entrepreneurial spirit of the North Bay and District business community.
The Chamber wishes all local businesses and organizations continued success in the year ahead and looks forward to another year of fostering connections, supporting growth and strengthening the voice of the business community.