Arch Brown Entrepreneur Award of Excellence
The Arch Brown Entrepreneur of Excellence Award is the highest honour presented by the Barrie Chamber of Commerce. It celebrates an entrepreneur whose lifetime of dedication, leadership, and innovation has transformed Barrie's business community.
This prestigious award recognizes a legacy of entrepreneurial achievement—those whose vision, commitment and impact will be felt for generations.
Award Criteria
Nominees for the Arch Brown Entrepreneur of Excellence Award will have:
- A Legacy of Success
- A proven history of building and growing businesses that have contributed significantly to the local economy
- Community Leadership
- A track record of supporting community initiatives, mentoring others and helping to shape the future of Barrie
- Job Creation and Growth
- Generating employment opportunities, fostering professional development and cultivating a culture of growth and innovation
- Enduring Influence
- Demonstrating vision, resilience and long-term contributions that have left a lasting mark on Barrie's business landscape
A Lifetime of Impact
This award is not simply about business success. It celebrates entrepreneurial excellence that inspires, uplifts and transforms a community over time. It honours those who have become part of the fabric of Barrie's business history.