Business Excellence Awards
Presented by the Markham Board of Trade, the Business Excellence Awards is an annual celebration of entrepreneurial spirit, success, and ingenuity where the Markham community comes together to acknowledge the success of local Markham businesses.
Celebrate the entrepreneurs, employers, innovators, and community leaders driving growth and impact across Markham.
We look forward to welcoming everyone at the 36th annual Business Excellence Awards in 2026 at the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa!
Celebrate excellence. Recognize leadership. Honour the businesses shaping Markham’s future.
Congratulations to all the 2025 finalists and recipients!
See What You Missed at the 2025 Awards
RELIVE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2025 AWARDS:
2025 Business Excellence Awards Recipients
Business Employer of Excellence: Smith and Long Limited
Community Relations & Cultural Enrichment: Fête Chinoise (Palettera Inc.)
Donald Cousens Conservation & Environmental Leadership: Macrotek Inc.
Entrepreneurship: Mimigo Canada
Food Service & Hospitality: Pears Restaurant (Chef Keith Pears)
Global Business Excellence: Novo Plastics Inc.
High Quality and Service: Disano Sprinkler Design Limited
Innovation: NordSpace Corporation
Women Led Business: SYC CPA Professional Corporation
Markham Destination Ambassador: GoPlace
Anthony Roman Award: Khalid Usman
2025 Business Excellence Awards Finalists
Business Employer of Excellence: Courtyard and Towneplace Suites Toronto Northeast Ma