To celebrate the contributions made by exceptional and visionary newcomer entrepreneurs, Kingston Immigration Partnership and the Kingston Economic Development Corporation have established the Kingston Newcomer Entrepreneurs Award.
The Newcomer Entrepreneurs Awards have three categories:
Community Builder Award: for entrepreneurs who have demonstrated strong commitment and contribution in community service.
Start-up Award: for entrepreneurs whose businesses were established within the past five (5) years.
Inspirational Entrepreneur Award: for entrepreneurs who have demonstrated great success and vision.
You can either nominate yourself or nominate a newcomer entrepreneur through this form. Nominations are open for 2025!
To be considered for the Award, the newcomer entrepreneur must have:
- Been born outside of Canada
- Established and operate their business in Kingston
Save the date for April 10, 2025!
Past Winners
2024 Start-up of the Year: Isabelle & Pierre Tardiveau, Sens Café
2024 Community Builder: Tarek Hussein, Weller Pharmacy and MedaKi
2024 Inspirational Newcomer: Rathi Perumal, Uyir Engineering
2023 Start-up of the Year: Hakeem Subair and Rizma Butt, 1 Million Teachers
2023 Community Builder: Brian Dodo, BMDodo Strategic Designs
2023 Inspirational Newcomer: Gõkhan Cifci, Tango Nuevo and Mayla Concept
2023 Inclusive Community Builder: St. Lawrence College