Nominations are now OPEN
Know of a Barrie Business that Deserves to be Celebrated?
Nominate them for an award and have them recognized for their dedication, innovation and resilience for their part of the Barrie Business Community!
Know more than one? You can nominate as many businesses as you like.
Nominations close Monday, August 4th, 2025
Recognizing Excellence in Business and Corporate Community Service
Initiated by the Greater Barrie Chamber of Commerce and the City of Barrie in 2003, the Barrie Business Awards program recognizes the contribution of local businesses to the continued growth and success of our community. Each year the program begins with a call for nominations, nominee profiles are collected, the panel of judges are assembled online, and finalists are announced at a press reception. The awards will be presented on Friday, October 24, 2025.
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Celebrate at the Gala!
Celebrate with the best of Barrie business - Friday, October 24th, 2025.
Menu:
To be announced.
2025 Barrie Business Awards Timeline
- Nominations Open: Friday, July 11, 2025
- Nominations Close: Monday, August 4, 2025
- Acceptance Close: Friday, August 22, 2025 at 12 noon
- Judging Begins: Friday, August 22, 2025
- Judging Ends: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
- Press Reception: Friday, September 12, 2025 at 12:30pm
- Early Bird Tickets Close: Friday, September 19 at 12 noon
- To ensure we can accommodate any specific dietary needs, please inform us of your requirements by October 17th at 2pm. After this date, we will assume you are happy to enjoy our signature meal option.
- Barrie Business Awards Gala: Friday, October 24, 2025 to be hosted at Liberty North
The Barrie Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to a night of celebration and recognition at the annual Barrie Business Awards Gala. Join us as we shine a spotlight on the businesses and entrepreneurs who've displayed unparalleled excellence, innovation, and dedication in our thriving business community. Optional Black Tie, this is the premiere Barrie business event of the year!
Program Highlights
Awards Ceremony:Â Witness as we honour the trailblazers and visionaries of Barrie's business community. Awards will be presented across multiple categories, recognizing a range of achievements and contributions.
Incredible Meal:Â The team at Liberty North under Chef Mark never fails to impress.
Networking Opportunities:Â This is a prime opportunity to connect with fellow business leaders, stakeholders, and innovators from across the region. Forge new alliances or strengthen existing partnerships amidst the backdrop of a celebratory evening.
Tickets & Reservations
Reserve your seat at the most anticipated business event of the year. Celebrate the achievements, share the success stories, and be inspired by the passion that drives Barrie's business community. We look forward to commemorating the evening with you!
Agenda
5:00PM - 6:00PM Registration & Cocktail Reception
6:10PM - Welcome from MC's & Dinner
Following dinner, Presentation and Awards
We kindly request that everyone arrive by 6:00PM.
Celebrate at the Gala!
Celebrate with the best of Barrie business - Friday, October 24th, 2025.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Join the celebration! Encourage and lead the Barrie Business Community
The annual Barrie Business Awards Gala showcases the vitality and perseverance of our community's economy. The Chamber takes pride in recognizing individuals who contribute to making Barrie a vibrant place to live, work and engage, while nurturing a culture of teamwork and assistance, among businesses. By fostering a spirit of mutual support and community, we strengthen our business network and underscore the value of cooperation, growth and success. Sponsors receive visibility and acknowledgment offering them chances to elevate their brand image and connect with prominent business figures, in the area showcasing their dedication to our flourishing community.
Paul Markle
Chief Executive Officer
Barrie Chamber of Commerce
Discover the Awards
Curious about the criteria for each award? Click here to explore detailed descriptions of the Barrie Business Awards.
Benefits of Accepting
For nominees, the journey from nomination to the awards gala is not just an event but a transformative experience brimming with numerous benefits for personal and professional growth.
Judging has officially closed. We're proud to share that our panel of judges hails from the Ontario chamber network as well as diverse sectors of the business community. To maintain the utmost fairness and transparency, the judges are not privy to the identities of their fellow panelists or their respective assignments. Judges hail from across the province and in some cases, the county. This eliminates the risk of personal bias due to local relationships.
We've chosen to conduct all evaluations through Awardify, a user-friendly and secure awards management platform designed in Canada. Not only does Awardify bolster the integrity of our selection process, but it also ensures that each entry receives the rigorous review it deserves.
To further enhance the transparency of our process, categories are allocated with specific review mechanisms to eliminate any potential conflicts of interest. Each category undergoes evaluation by three distinct judges. The average scores from these evaluations will then determine our esteemed winners. We're committed to a fair and open process. We appreciate your trust in us.