Help celebrate and highlight the businesses and community organizations that serve Orléans West – Innes and the east end and truly make our community sparkle!
The Gems Awards Categories
Best Restaurant/Café
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Best Professional Service Business (medical, legal, real estate, etc.)
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Best Retail Business – Merchandise
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Best Retail Business – Food (including take-out)
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Best Arts or Cultural Organization
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Best New Business
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Best Community Service Organization
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Best Community Social Organization
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Best Personal Service Business (gym, salon, etc.)
What is a Gem?
The Annual Gems Awards are an opportunity to recognize and appreciate outstanding small businesses and service organizations that are unique to Orléans and make our community a more vibrant place to live, work and play.
Who can recognize a Gem?
Anyone in the general public can nominate their favourite Orléans small business or community organization. Help us recognize those who make our community stand out!
What are the criteria for a Gems Selection?
The business or community organization must be within or serve residents of Orléans West-Innes. The Gems Award aims to recognize those that provide outstanding customer service. Nominate your favourites!
How do I submit a nomination and when is the deadline?
Fill out the application form below. The deadline to nominate a Gems Award is May 31, 2025.