The best in Yarmouth business have been recognized.

The Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Business Awards at Mariners Centre last night.

The Rodd Grand Hotel took home Large Business of the Year.

Manager Leigh Forrest credits her staff for the win.

“We couldn’t do this without all of them. They come everyday and put everything they have into the business. They are the reason we got this award,” said Forrest.

The Yarmouth Business Awards were hosted by Phil and Fraser Mooney (Acadia News Photo)

Southwest Home Comfort won Small Business of the Year.

Owner Josh Lahey says it’s an honour.

“Myself and all of our staff have worked really hard in the last five years. It means a lot to be recognized for this award, we can’t thank the community enough,” said Lahey.

d’Eon’s Oyster Company took two awards: Export Achievement and People’s Choice.

Full list of award winners:

Rising Star of the Year – South Shore Fences (Kevin Sly)

Young Entrepreneur of the Year – Natalie Robichaud, On The Go Electric

Customer Service Award – Lisa Surette, Staples

Community Impact Award – Coastal Financial Credit Union

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advancement – Thriving Twogether Society (Jacqueline Philipe, Wendy Eakins)

Tourism Business of the Year – Argyler Lodge (Jonathan Joseph)

Export Achievement Award – d’Eon’s Oyster Company

Business Leader of the Year – Doug Jones – IGNITE

Non-Profit Organization of the Year – Acts of Kindness

Small Business of the Year – Southwest Home Comfort

Female Entrepreneur of the Year – Sonia Park (Honey Bees)

Large Business of the Year – Rodd Grand Hotel

People’s Choice Award – d’Eon’s Oyster Company