Celebrating the Best of Downtown Orillia: Our 2026 BIA Award Winners!
Downtown Orillia is more than just a place to shop, dine, and explore. It’s a community filled with passionate business owners, dedicated volunteers, and incredible people who help make our downtown a vibrant and welcoming destination!
Each year, the Downtown Orillia BIA Awards recognize the businesses, individuals, and community partners who go above and beyond to make a difference. This year’s recipients were selected through a combination of voting by the Downtown Orillia BIA Board of Directors and staff, as well as public voting by our community. We are excited to celebrate our 2026 Downtown Orillia BIA Award Winners!
Congratulations to Our 2026 Award Recipients!
Golden Broom Award – Worksite Clothing Boot & Co. (No Photo Available)
Recognizing pride in maintaining an inviting and welcoming downtown storefront.
Masterpiece Award – ThirtyOne Well Bar
Celebrating creativity, vision, and the unique character a business brings to our downtown.
Rookie of the Year Award – Casa Colibrí
Recognizing an exciting new addition to Downtown Orillia and the positive impact they’ve made in our community.
Heart of Downtown Award – Pocket Skate & Vintage
Celebrating the community spirit, connection, and passion that make Downtown Orillia special.
Showstopper Award – Ever After Bridal Boutique
Recognizing a business that stands out and contributes to the charm and appeal of our downtown.
Downtown Landmark Award – Sanderson Monument (No Photo Available)
Honouring a longstanding presence that has become part of Downtown Orillia’s identity.
Most Valuable Business Award – DWN Chocolate
Celebrating outstanding dedication, involvement, and contributions to the downtown business community.
People’s Choice Award – Blue Cottage Hair Salon (No Photo Available)
Chosen by the community, this award celebrates a downtown favourite that has earned the appreciation and support of its customers.
Most Valuable Partner Award – Delicious Days of Summer
Recognizing the value of collaboration and partnerships that help strengthen and support Downtown Orillia.
Most Valuable Volunteer Award – Megan Murray
Celebrating the generosity, dedication, and time given to making our downtown a better place.
Rick Elliott Award – Leslie Fournier
Honouring exceptional commitment and lasting contributions to Downtown Orillia.
Thank You for Making Downtown Orillia Special!
While these awards recognize a number of outstanding recipients, the success of Downtown Orillia is truly a collective effort. Every business owner who opens their doors, every employee who welcomes a customer, every volunteer who gives their time, and every community member who chooses to support local plays an important role in shaping our downtown!
To all of our 2026 award recipients, congratulations! Your hard work, passion, and dedication do not go unnoticed!
And to our entire downtown community, thank you for continuing to make Downtown Orillia a place we’re proud to call our own.
Here’s to another year of celebrating local businesses, building connections, and making Downtown Orillia shine!
