Finalists Announced for the Fifth Annual Ontario Made Awards

Consumer Awareness Award

Recognizes an Ontario Made manufacturer that has integrated the Ontario Made logo into their business to further increase the sale and awareness of locally made products among consumers.

 

• Culture Shock Kombucha
• Lost in the Sauce
• QUeen Milling Inc.

 

Manufacturer Spotlight Award

Recognizes an Ontario Made manufacturer that has taken initiative to spotlight the Ontario Made brand and highlights the importance of making things in Ontario.

 

• Plastic Flux
• SHW Pumps & Engine Components Inc.
• Styrok Inc.

 

Retailer Spotlight Award

Recognizes an Ontario Made retailer that spotlights Ontario Made and highlights the importance of making things in Ontario.

 

• Raise the Root Organic Market
• Sauve’s Country Market
• Topline Feed and Farm Supply

Culture Shock Kombucha

Based in: Grand Bend, Ontario

Culture Shock Kombucha (CSK) is a women-owned, Ontario-based kombucha brewery in Grand Bend, founded by two Holistic Nutritionists specializing in digestive health. Committed to sustainability, CSK sources ingredients locally, offers jar refill discounts, uses biodegradable packaging, and runs a beach cleanup program rewarding customers with free kombucha.

 

Lost in the Sauce

Based in: Puslinch, Ontario

Lost in the Sauce is a sauce brand that emphasizes flavour vs just heat through its line up of gourmet all-natural, vegan, gluten-free sauces. They’ve been creating saucy experiences since 2018 through their markets, online, and at retailers.

 

Plastic Flux

Based in: Toronto, Ontario

Plastic Flux is a startup founded in 2021 that transforms 100% post-consumer plastic waste into functional, beautifully designed household goods, furniture, and building materials. Using locally collected plastic and custom-built equipment, the company creates durable, one-of-a-kind pieces with unique marbled finishes, having diverted over 3,500 lbs of plastic from landfills since 2023.

 

QUeen Milling Inc

Based in: Chatham, Ontario

Queen Milling is a specialty gluten-free and allergen-free flour mill combining time-honoured techniques with modern technology to produce flours that enhance the texture, flavour, and nutritional value of baked goods. Their finely milled gluten-free flours and blends prioritize quality and freshness, while their commitment to sustainability is reflected in 100% recyclable and compostable Kraft paper packaging.

 

Raise the Root Organic Market

Based in: Toronto, Ontario

Raise the Root Organic Market is a small, independent organic grocer in Toronto’s Leslieville neighbourhood, specializing in fresh organic and locally sourced fruits, vegetables, and grocery staples. Founded in 2014 by JJ Sheppard and Angela Donnelly – longtime pioneers in Toronto’s organic food scene – the store features products from local farms and makers, including Pfennings family farm, Sunflower Kitchen, Delight ice cream, and Live Organic Foods.

 

Sauve’s Country Market

Based in: Woodslee, Ontario

Sauve’s Country Market was built to bring Ontario-made products and Ontario grown produce to the community. They offer a large selection from jams, bbq sauces, frozen foods, dairy products, teas, coffee beans, and so much more! All of the products are 100% Ontario-made.

 

SHW Pumps & Engine Components Inc.

Based in: Brampton, Ontario

SHW Group is a leading global supplier to the automotive industry, specializing in pump systems, engine components, lightweight brake discs, and sintered parts for passenger cars, trucks, and off-highway applications. Focused on innovation, speed, and quality, SHW continuously adapts to the evolving mobility sector, delivering advanced technical solutions and building long-term customer relationships.

 

Styrok Inc

Based in: North York, Ontario

Styrok is a family-owned manufacturer of ultra-lightweight, advanced fibre-cement cladding systems that combine timeless architectural appeal with modern performance. Founded in 2013, the company has grown from a small fabrication shop into a recognized innovator serving architects, builders, and distributors across Ontario and beyond.

 

Topline Farm and Feed Supply

Based in: Waubaushene, Ontario

Topline Feed is a trusted agricultural and retail supply company serving farmers, pet owners, and rural communities across Ontario, specializing in high-quality livestock feed, pet food, farm supplies, and Ontario-made products. Known for personalized service and expert advice, their knowledgeable staff support both hobby and commercial operations with solutions for animal nutrition, crop management, and everyday farm needs.