Evening of Excellence Awards

2024: Phyllis van Egmond for her continued efforts within the community. Phyllis has been an instrumental figure in community beautification, particularly in the Maxville area, sharing her love for horticulture with seniors at the Maxville Manor and with children at the public school. 

2023: Sophie Ranger

2024: The Quigley Highland Pipes and Drummers for their dedication and contribution as a community-based pipe band promoting the heritage of Glengarry for over 20 years.

2023: Alexandria & District Lions Club AND Maxville & District Lions Club

2024: The Glengarry Market - the Market began as The Brine Cellar, a home-based fermenting business, and has developed into a shop supporting products from more than 60 local vendors, growers, farmers and artisans. Offering great coffee and baked goods as well, the Glengarry Market has rapidly become a hub for the community.

2023: Fauxmagerie Zengarry

2024: Stonehouse Vineyard which produces handcrafted, small batch wines made with cold climate grapes grown on the farm. Craig and Joanne MacMillan have created a park-like setting, offering views of farmland and vineyards, with a shop, winery and indoor venue that can host special events – all on a property that was originally granted to the family 8 generations earlier, in the late 1700s.

2023: Sunwheel Farm

2024: Macauley Blaine for his leadership and mentoring of younger students as well as children in the community.  Macauley played a key role in the reopening of the Alexandria pool and is a lifeguard at Glengarry Memorial Hospital. He served as both referee and volunteer coach with the Glengarry Soccer League – all of this above his required 40 hours of community service to graduate from high school.

2023: Zacharie Quesnel

This award category is NEW for 2025.

This award celebrates the outstanding achievements of young leaders who are making a meaningful impact in North Glengarry. This award recognizes individuals under the age of 40 who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication to public service, community development, or cultural preservation.

This award category is NEW for 2025.

An award for an individual or group that has demonstrated a focus on preserving and celebrating heritage, fostering community pride, encouraging conservation, and highlighting the richness of local history and culture.

2024: Eric Metcalfe who has committed decades of time and energy helping his community. Eric’s volunteerism began as a teenager for the Kenyon Agricultural Society (KAS), eventually serving as President for a term. His efforts have ensured the buildings at the fairgrounds are always ready to host the crowds at variety of events, including the Glengarry Highland Games. Eric has volunteered for the Games and was President during the challenging pandemic years. Furthering his commitment to the community, Eric is also part of the fundraising committee for the redevelopment at the Maxville Manor, with the Kenyon Agricultural Society pledging $500K to support the project.

2023: Maxville Fair Committee

Platinum Sponsor ($1,000) back cover advertisement in Awards Booklet and Thank-you ad in Glengarry Times + Individual social media shoutout + 2 tickets for the gala

Gold Sponsor ($750) 1/2 page advertisement in Awards Booklet & Thank-you ad in Glengarry Times + Individual social media shoutout + 2 tickets for the gala

Silver Sponsor ($500) 1/4 page advertisement in Awards Booklet & Thank-you ad in Glengarry Times + Group social media shoutout