Since 1984, we've proudly recognized and celebrated excellence in London's business community. Often referred to as the "Academy Awards" of local business, our annual Business Achievement Awards gala highlights the remarkable achievements of outstanding businesses in London. With over 1,200 attendees, it is the largest event of its kind in Canada, making it a premiere celebration of business success.
The Business Achievement Awards, presented by the London Chamber of Commerce and principal sponsor TD, honour excellence in our community. Help us recognize outstanding businesses - nominate a deserving company today!
The awards will be presented at our Annual Business Achievement Awards Gala on May 13, 2025.
Award Categories
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD (Small, Medium & Large)
This award acknowledges and celebrates high achievement in London’s business community. It is presented annually to private sector companies whose business achievements have made an outstanding contribution to the London community.
• Small Category (1 to 10 employees) • Medium Category (11 to 49 employees) • Large Category (50+ employees)
AGRIBUSINESS AWARD
This award recognizes one local business that has demonstrated considerable achievement in the Agribusiness sector across a number of areas of concentration.
CLIMATE ACTION LEADERSHIP AWARD
Sponsored by: The City of London
With our award partner London Environmental Network, this award recognizes businesses whose policies, programs, and actions enhance or protect the environment while meeting their clients' demands.
EXCELLENCE IN PEOPLE AND CULTURE AWARD
Sponsored by: WFCU Credit Union
This award is designed to stimulate and recognize human resources excellence in any company that develops and uses best practices in recruitment, retention, talent management, and community outreach.
IINNOVATION AWARD
Sponsored by: Labatt Brewing Company
With our award partner TechAlliance, this award recognizes excellence in businesses that have breakthrough achievements in research and development, technology and infrastructure, as well as product and service development and design.
MANUFACTURER AWARD
Sponsored by: Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
This award recognizes local companies whose business achievements, investment, and growth have made an outstanding contribution to the London community.
NONPROFIT AWARD
Sponsored by Libro Credit Union
With our award partner Pillar Nonprofit Network, this award recognizes nonprofits who are creating positive community impact through economic, social, and environmentally sustainable practices, in the communities where they live, work, and play.
Nominate your company or a business you know that is excelling and meets the criteria for an award. A business can be nominated for multiple
awards, but can only compete in one category. Previous winners can be nominated in another category or the same category after five years.
Sponsoring firms are not eligible for nomination.
Questions? Contact Julia Cunningham, Director of Events. 519-432-7551 ext.28
