The Minto Chamber of Commerce presented a lifetime achievement award to Ron Leslie of Harriston at the chamber’s fourth annual Business Achievement Awards evening on May 16.
Leslie has operated Leslie Motors since 1966 and is a former mayor of Harriston and a long-time member of the local Kinsmen and K-40 Clubs. The 100th anniversary of the establishment of a Ford dealership in Harriston will be part of a Heritage Days celebration in the community this August.
Leslie Motors was also the recipient of the Larry Grummett Insurance Business Community Service Award at the ceremony, held at the Roundhouse Restaurant in Palmerston.
The Harriston Home Hardware Outstanding Organization Award went to the Sharing Our Faith Quilting Group.
The McLaughlin Financial Group Employer Excellence Award was presented to Clifford-based Wightman Telecom.
The Wightman Telecom Business Innovation Award was presented to MSW Canadian Plastics and The Prescription Shoppe, both located in Palmerston.
Deserving nominees
“There were many deserving nominees and the judges all reported finding the decision quite challenging,” chamber officials state.
The Minto Chamber of Commerce receives nominations from the public for the four annual awards. Recipients were presented with hand-forged trophies created by Mike Shannon of Bevelled Edge Blade and Blacksmith Shop in Drew.
