BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARDS
December 16, 2026 | 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel | 5pm-7pm
LET’S CELEBRATE!
Join us for the GWNC Chamber’s annual Business of the Year Awards as we recognize the member businesses and community leaders making a lasting impact across the Greater Watertown-North Country region.
It’s an evening to celebrate local success, recognize the people behind it, and connect with the businesses helping our region move forward. Let’s celebrate what makes the North Country thrive!
2026 AWARD NOMINEES
Nominees for the 2026 Membership Awards are as follows:
EMERGING BUSINESS AWARD:The Emerging Business Award recognizes a business that has been in operation for five years or less. The business should have not only achieved substantial business success but have also significantly contributed to economic growth in Jefferson County.
Cannabis Depot
CHIRP Media Group
Spark by Hilton Watertown
COMMUNITY EXCELLENCY AWARD:The Community Excellency Award recognizes a project or program led by a community or governmental organization which enhances our community.
Jefferson County Public Transit Management - The Arc, Jefferson-St. Lawrence
Terminal Renovation Project - Watertown International Airport
Mechatronics Program & Lab Expansion - Jefferson Community College
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD:The Business of the Year Award recognizes a business that contributes to greater economic growth and development, be involved in the community, and continuously improve itself to remain competitive.
GYMO Architecture, Engineering, & Land Surveying, D.P.C.
Knowlton Technologies
Kogut’s Contracting