The Accessible Brant Award recognizes a business, organization, event, or program within the County of Brant that provides a positive contribution to preventing and removing physical barriers, providing exemplary customer service or creating meaningful opportunities through the respectful integration of people with disabilities into the workforce. Please provide examples of the impact of the nominee’s accessibility initiatives.
Salute to Brant
We’re excited to welcome you to the 2026 Salute to Brant on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the TF Warren Group Cainsville Community Centre.
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Location: TF Warren Group Cainsville Community Centre
The evening will feature:
- A keynote address from a special guest (announcement coming soon!)
- Locally catered finger foods and beverages
- A cash bar
- Opportunities to network and connect with local business and community leaders
- Recognition of the outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals that help make Brant a great place to live, work, and play
Meet Your Emcee
We are thrilled to welcome back Spicy Jan from Tasty Road Trips as the Emcee for the 2026 Salute to Brant!
Known for her infectious energy, passion for local communities, and love of culinary tourism, Spicy Jan has built a reputation for bringing people together through unforgettable experiences. As the founder of Tasty Road Trips, she celebrates the people, places, and flavours that make communities like Brant so special.
We're excited to have her back on stage to guide the evening's celebrations and help recognize the people and organizations that make our community thrive.
Register Now
Reserve your spot today to enjoy an evening of networking, locally catered refreshments, inspiring speakers, and the presentation of the 2026 Salute to Brant Business Awards.
Registration is now open. Secure your tickets and join us on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at the TF Warren Group Cainsville Community Centre.
Brant Farms For All Agriculture Award
The Brant Farms for All Agriculture Award will recognize an agriculture business in the County of Brant or a business that directly supports the agriculture sector. Nominations should include examples of how the business has positively contributed to the agriculture sector of the County of Brant. As well, how the business addresses challenges related to Agriculture in Canada.
The Brant Works Innovation Award is presented to a business that has implemented innovative practices into their day-to-day operations. This can include but is not limited to, innovations in processes, innovations in workforce attraction or retention, or finding innovative ways to reach new markets due to uncertain trade conditions. This award will be judged on a business-by-business basis, regardless of number of employees or physical business footprint. Quantitative examples should be provided to assist judges in making decisions.
This award is presented to a business or organization that is in the tourism industry, or directly supports visitation to the County of Brant. They must demonstrate how they have promoted visitation to the County of Brant, while creating a positive impact on the environment and the community. Please provide specific examples of operational practices, growth, sector development, and what makes the business/organization unique.
Our Future Brant Sustainability Award
The selected business awarded the #OurFutureBrant Sustainability Award is a business in the County of Brant that has implemented sustainable practices into their day-to-day practices. This includes, but is not limited to waste reductions, adoption of green energy sources, and total emission reductions.
2025 Salute to Brant Award Winners
This 2025 award recipients were:
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Salute to Brant Accessible Brant Award - Jason's Wheelhouse
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Salute to Brant Good Times in Brant - Afro-CariBrant Festival
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Salute to Brant Our Future Sustainability Award - Sika Canada Inc.
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Salute to Brant Brant Works Innovation - Scotlynn
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Salute to Brant Brant Farms For All Award - McBlain Farms Ltd.
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