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Meet the 2025 Ontario Made Award Winners

Last night, the winners of the fifth annual Ontario Made Awards were celebrated at Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME's) 26th Annual Queen’s Park Reception. These awards recognize outstanding manufacturers and retailers that help consumers make informed decisions in increasing the sale and awareness of locally made products.

This year’s winners are:

  • Consumer Awareness Award – Culture Shock Kombucha
    • 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.
  • Manufacturer Spotlight Award – Styrok Inc.
    • Recognizes an Ontario Made manufacturer that has taken initiative to spotlight the Ontario Made brand and highlights the importance of making things in Ontario.
  • Retailer Spotlight Award – Raise the Root Organic Market
    • Recognizes an Ontario Made retailer that spotlights Ontario Made and highlights the importance of making things in Ontario.

ABOUT THE ONTARIO MADE AWARD WINNERS

Culture Shock Kombucha

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Culture Shock Kombucha (CSK) is a women-owned, Ontario-based brewery in Grand Bend, crafting probiotic-rich kombucha from fresh, local ingredients. Their unique brewing process incorporates holistic practices, while their sustainable initiatives include local sourcing, refill discounts, biodegradable packaging, and beach cleanups. 


 

Styrok Inc.

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Styrok is an Ontario-based, family-owned manufacturer of lightweight fibre-cement cladding systems, offering Panel-D for high-volume projects and Lime-ROK for custom applications. Produced in North York with proprietary processes, Styrok delivers complete cladding systems and is recognized for quality, innovation, and supporting local skilled trades.


Raise the Root Organic Market

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Raise the Root Organic Market is a small, independent grocer in Toronto’s Leslieville, specializing in fresh organic and locally sourced foods. The store features products from local farms and makers, while the team engages directly with customers to champion Ontario-grown produce and locally made products, fostering a welcoming, community-focused environment.

 

Published on Dec 3, 2025 9:00am EST