Impact 2026 Finalist Bios Get ready for an unforgettable night! The St. Thomas & Dis- trict Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to introduce our 21 outstanding finalists across seven categories for the 2026 Impact Awards presented by RBC – the ultimate celebration of business and community excellence in St. Thomas, Central Elgin and Southwold. Join us Friday, April 17th, at the Joe Thornton Community Centre for an inspiring gala featuring keynote speaker Michael “Pinball” Clemons. Enjoy amazing food from seven incredible local caterers, and be part of a night filled with energy, recognition, and community pride. Tickets are still available for only $150, but they won’t last long! Celebrate excellence. Support local. Experience the impact. Call 519.631.1981 or email lindsey@stthomaschamber.ca to reserve your tickets today! Circle of Excellence – The Yarmouth Group Inc., has been a trusted leader in Southwestern Ontario since 1962, delivering exceptional custom metal fabrication, millwright services, sandblasting, grain handling systems, crane operations, and portable welding. Supported by the expertise of CWB-certified welders, skilled millwrights, and highly trained crane operators, the company provides reliable service both in-house and on customer job sites. With many team members contributing over 20 years of dedicated service, Yarmouth continues to uphold a Yarmouth Metal Fabricators, a proud division of The Yarmouth Group
legacy of quality craftsmanship and customer-focused solutions, strengthened by the 2011 amalgamation that streamlined operations and enhanced service excellence. Circle of Excellence – Jim Collins (Harvest Hands)
Jim Collins, raised on a farm near Windsor, nurtured a lifelong passion for horticulture that began with his training at the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture. Now living in St. Thomas with his wife of 55 years, he is proud of his growing family of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. After decades
successfully operating multiple horticulture-related businesses across Canada, Jim now devotes his experience and leadership to Harvest Hands. Through his guidance – and the support of countless volunteers and generous growers – Harvest Hands distributes millions of dollars’ worth of food each month, providing over 150,000 meals and delivering vital nourishment and hope to the most vulnerable across Southwestern Ontario.
Circle of Excellence – Judith Wiley (CCHC)
After transitioning from private busi- ness, Judith emerged as a visionary leader in the voluntary sector at local, national, and international levels, widely recognized for her expertise in strategic planning, nonprofit governance, and organizational change. A dedicated com-
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