October 20, 2025

Business and volunteer excellence in southern Grey County recognized

BY SOUTHGREY.CA STAFF — The South Grey Chamber of Commerce (SGCOC) held its annual Awards Gala celebrating business and volunteer excellence in 2025. The event took place at the Homestead Golf and Winter Resort in Southgate. "We're so energized by the support and inspiration we found among our peers. Huge congratulations to all the nominees and winners," said the SGCOC Facebook post, following the event.

Senator Robert Black was the guest speaker. As well as being appointed to the Canadian Senate in 2018, he is a leader in the agricultural and food sectors. In addition to Black, various other delegates were in attendance, Including Bruce Grey-Owen Sound MP Alex Ruff and Grey Highlands Council members.

Winners of this year's awards were announced:

Business of the Year: Hillbilly Fry Shack
New Business of the Year: Scoop Me Up
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Home and Community Supports
Non Profit Excellence Award: Participation Lodge Grey Bruce
Agri-Business of the Year: EcoWool
Tourism Business of The Year: Love's Sweetness Maple Syrup
Grey Highlands Volunteer of the Year: Elaine Smyth
Southgate Volunteer of the Year: Andrea Riddell
Chatsworth Volunteer of the Year: Sharrie Brick
West Grey Volunteer of the Year: Doug MacGregor

 

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