A local Johnstown business has a chance to bring home the second annual Ben TeKamp Memorial award this year.
Kings Lock Craft Distillery is one of 13 businesses nominated for the award that is given to a new or reinvented business in the Leeds and Grenville area, with the winner receiving $5,000.
Of the other businesses nominated, seven are from Brockville, two from Kemptville, and one from Elizabethtown and Westport each.
The winner will be announced at a presentation at the Brockville Country Club on Tuesday, November 15th.
Here is the full list of nominees:
- High Profile Music – a provider of vocal and instrumental musical instruction.
- TechTutors – A Brockville-based provider of computer repair and training services.
- CDN Safety Training – A Kemptville-based business which provides a variety of training services for other businesses (including confined space entry, safe chainsaw handling and lift truck training)
- Kings Lock Craft Distillery – A Johnstown-based craft distiller of different spirits including vodka and rum.
- Maven Marketing and Communications – Based in Westport, this business provides marketing, communication and public relations services to businesses.
- Eternal Care Cremation – An Elizabethtown-based provider of lower-cost direct cremation and burial services.
- Mint Wellness – a Brockville-based hair care facility, spa and fitness service.
- Dill Flower Studios – A florist located in Kemptville.
- Great Waterway Hearing – Located in Brockville, this business provides a hearing aid clinic as well as in-home visits
- Can Save Lives Treatment – A Brockville-based which offers training for first aid, CPR and AED.
- Victim Services of Leeds and Grenville – A Brockville-based organization which assists the victims of crisis.
- River Lily Boutique – A store located in Brockville which provides unique giftware and décor items.
- Sheila’s Bombshell Vintage – A Brockville-based retailer that provides quality vintage clothing.
