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GALA EXCELLENCE 2026
  • 2026-10-27

GALA EXCELLENCE 2026

On October 24th, 2026, the 17th edition of the Gala of Excellence and celebration of the 40th anniversary of the PRCDC, organised by the Prescott-Russell Community Development Corporation was held at the Caledonia Community Centre in St-Bernardin where over 200 guests attended to celebrate the success of our SME’s.

Amongst the winners of the evening certain stood out by having won multiple or special awards. Touch of Distinction Flooring and Decor of Clarence-Rockland won both the Young Entrepreneur Award and Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and the New Business Award as well as the Excellence Award went to CàB Café in East Hawkesbury. Sweet Billy’s of Clarence-Rockland was rewarded with the Jury Award. Furthermore, the Emeritus award was awarded to Mr. George Henderson (Atlantic Braids) for his contribution to the economy of East Hawkesbury and his community involvement over the years.
Without forgetting the winners in the following categories that we would like to congratulate:

  • Agri-Food Business : Les Fruits du Poirier, East Hawkesbury
  • Manufacturing Business : KB Media, Casselman
  • Services Business : G &E Construction, Casselman
  • Tourism Innovation Business : Café sur la rive, Alfred-Plantagenet
  • Independent worker : Sweet Billy’s, Clarence-Rockland
  • Diversity and Inclusion Business : Bastien Physio +, Clarence-Rockland
  • Community Impact: HydroCam, Hawkesbury
  • Woman Entrepreneur: Cabinet Sauvé Law, Clarence-Rockland
  • Retail Business : Nonna’s Gelato, Alfred-Plantagenet
  • Engagement and Leadership: Avec Marilyne-leadership en petite enfance, Alfred-Plantagenet
" It is important to stipulate that every two years, the Gala of Excellence adapts to the economic reality and the evolution of businesses and entrepreneurs in Prescott and Russell to pay tribute and reward those who have managed to stand out through their passion, their development, their community involvement, their loyalty and undoubtedly their resilience... Mr. Éric Charlebois, Chairperson of the Gala of Excellence Committee”

The organizing committee sincerely thanks the United Counties of Prescott and Russell and the Prescott-Russell Employment Services Centre and all the partners and sponsors of the event. Now that the 17th edition is over, we hope to see you in October 2028 for the 18th edition of the Gala of Excellence.


For more information:
John Candie, Executive Director
Prescott-Russell Community Development Corporation
613-632-0918
jcandie@sdcpr-prcdc.ca