MEDIA RELEASE (For Immediate Release)
Friday, November 1st, 2024
(MAYNARD) Augusta Township announces 2024 Business, New Business and Agri-Sector Business of the Year.
Augusta Township Council and the Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s business awards. The purpose of these awards is to honour and bring profile to the many businesses that reside in Augusta Township.
The Business of the Year is evaluated on achievements and milestones, continuing improvements and community involvement. The New Business of the Year recognizes an entrepreneur who has launched a business in the last 1 to 5 years. This award is evaluated on key business results, sustainability, and community involvement. New for 2024 is the Agri-Sector Business of the Year award which recognizes outstanding achievements that have made a positive impact to Augusta’s agriculture industry.
These awards are presented at an annual breakfast where elected officials, staff of the Township, nominees and the public are welcome and encouraged to celebrate small businesses in our community. This year’s event was held Friday, November 1st, 2024, at the MERC Hall in Maitland.
2024 Business of the Year: Beattie Dukelow Electrical Inc.
Troy Dukelow and Dan Beattie
Beattie Dukelow Electrical was started in Spencerville in 2012 and moved to their new location in Maynard at the end of 2023. They are electrical contractors who offer electrical power products ranging from transformers, switch gears, breakers, cables, panel board and switches to name a few. The company also offers street lighting, drives, UPS, batteries, motors, generators and light fixtures. The company has earned a reputation for excellence and professionalism for continuously striving to meet and exceed standards which set the climate for a sustainable business relation with its clients. Recent projects the company has worked on in the area include the Alaine Chartrand Arena and the Quality Inn and Suites Hotel in Prescott. They actively contribute to various groups and charities including the Food Bank, Girls Inc., South Grenville Minor Hockey and the Prescott District Soccer Association.
2024 New Business of the Year Award: Creekside Kids Secondhand
Sarah Ball
Started in early 2024, Creekside Kids Secondhand offers secondhand children’s clothing through Instagram and has gathered a large following with the online community. The business was founded on the idea of sustainability, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of fashion by extending the life cycle of clothing. The business challenges the traditional retail model by encouraging families to rethink their purchasing habits and has successfully diverted clothing from landfills, demonstrating a commitment to the environment. The business is also committed to reducing its carbon footprint by exploring sustainable packaging options. Owner Sarah Ball also helps to raise awareness about food insecurity in the community through her social media platforms and donates $1 from every purchase to local food banks.
[Creekside Kids Secondhand was unfortunately unable to attend the event.]
2024 Agri-Sector Business of the Year Award: Spot On Hoof Trimming
Alain Pitre
Spot On Hoof Trimming, a 5 year old business originally founded in Cobden and Shawville and now settled in the Maynard area, supplies local and non-local farmers with hoof care for dairy, beef and homestead cattle. The business works with farmers, veterinary staff, and nutritionists to provide sound, healthy feet so cattle can be as productive as they can be. As one of the few still providing this service, owner Alain Pitre spends hours away from his family in order to help others. This became particularly true during the pandemic when many cattle owners were unable to find a trimmer to maintain or fix lameness issues. He is passionate about the cattle industry and feels it is important to keep the dairy and beef industry going.
Special Legacy Award: Augusta Motor Sales Ltd.
John Van Schie
Augusta Township presented Augusta Motor Sales Ltd. with a special legacy award during the event. Owner John Van Schie is retiring after operating the 49 year old business he took over from his father for the last 20 years. The motor sales and repair business is well-known and respected in the area.
Other nominee(s) for Business of the Year included:
- Augusta Motor Sales Ltd.
Other nominee(s) for New Business of the Year included:
Other nominee(s) for Agri-Sector Business of the Year included:
- Ashby Farms
- Heartbeet Farm
Media Contact:
Shannon Geraghty
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Augusta Township
613-925-4231 x 102
sgeraghty@augusta.ca