Recent Awards

Ontario Business Improvement Area Association

2024 Award of Excellence – Waawaateg: Northern Lights Interactive Light and Sound Experience: a partnership with the local Indigenous community, captivated audiences through Indigenous story, art, and language and contributed to the cultural vibrancy of the downtown core.

2024 OBIAA Award of Excellence -  Downtown Kingston Advent Calendar: a partnership with local member businesses, fostered a sense of community and enhanced visitor experiences during the holiday season.

Past Awards

FEO Achievement Awards:

• • 2006 Best Newspaper Insert “Kingston Buskers Rendezvous”
  • 2005 Best Internet Site $100,000 or less Kingston Buskers Rendezvous
  • 2003 Best Overall Promotional Campaign $100,000 or less Limestone City Blues Festival

EDCO Ontario Economic Development Awards: 

• • 2002 Recognizing Excellence In Marketing & Product Development
    • “Tourism Advertising Campaign-Special Event Campaign Limestone City Blues Festival”

Ontario Downtowns

• • 1994 Special Event
  • 1993 Beautification
  • 1992 Special Event