The shortlist is set for the Saint John Region Chamber’s 2026 Outstanding Business Awards.

Twenty businesses, entrepreneurs and community organizations have been named finalists across seven categories, recognizing their leadership, innovation, growth and contributions to the Saint John region.

Entrepreneur SME of the Year

Cochran’s Country Market | Foghorn Brewing Company Ltd.

Emerging Enterprise

KYC Sports Ltd. | Northbound Advisory Inc.

Innovation of the Year

iKar Architects | MedReddie | Saint John Theatre Company

Young Entrepreneur

Joseph Albert - Clarity Move Inc. | Simon Osmond, Simon’s Property Maintenance | Briauna Mallaley - Valley Clean Ltd.

Newcomer Business Impact

Bloom Funding | Bubbly Cup | Jobseeker Recruit Ltd. | Tiffany’s Table Inc.

Business of the Year

Cedarcrest Gardens Ltd. | Java Moose | Jones Gallery Inc.

Community Impact Award

Shelter Movers New Brunswick | Symphony New Brunswick | The Greater Saint John Community Foundation

2026 Chair’s Award

The Saint John Newcomer Centre

The award recipients will be revealed Thursday, October 22 at the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre. The reception begins at 5:30pm, followed by dinner and the awards presentation at 6:00pm.

Tickets are $165 plus HST for Chamber members and $185 plus HST for non-members.