Two businesses in the greater Kawarthas region have been nominated for the fifth annual Ontario Made Awards, an initiative of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME).
K2 Mart Bailieboro and Boshkung Brewing in Minden are two of 10 Ontario businesses nominated for a Retailer Spotlight Award.
According to CME, the awards recognize Ontario manufacturers and retailers that help consumers make informed decisions to increase the sales and awareness of Ontario-made products.
K2 Mart Bailieboro, located at 200 County Road in the former location of the Bailieboro Grocery Store, is a convenience store franchise that opened in May. Boshkung Brewing, located at 20 Water Street in downtown Minden, is a craft brewery owned by Mathew Renda and Deb Banks.
In addition to the 10 businesses nominated for a Retailer Spotlight Award, 10 Ontario businesses have been nominated for a Manufacturer Spotlight Award and 10 Ontario businesses have been nominated for a Consumer Awareness Award.
CME is encouraging Ontarians to vote for their favourite manufacturer and retailer in each category by visiting ontariomade.awardsplatform.com.
Voting is open until October 5, and the top-voted companies in each category will move on to the final round of judging.
Each person can vote 10 times per day, with each vote giving participants a chance to win one of five $250 gift cards to a registered Ontario Made manufacturer of their choice.
A non-profit business association that represents over 2,500 leading manufacturers across Canada, CME operates the Ontario Made program at supportontariomade.ca to celebrate Ontario manufacturing and bring awareness to locally manufactured products. The program is a free branding opportunity to help consumers identify and support the purchase of Ontario-made products.
