The founder and owner of a Kemptville jewellery store is being recognized with this year’s Leeds Grenville Small Business Lifetime Achievement Award.
Su Ouellette, founder and owner of Sugold Jewellers and Giftware, will receive the award at this year’s International Women’s Day celebration on March 5 at the North Grenville Municipal Centre.
A media release from the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville says Ouellette has built her business for more than 35 years into a trusted community business and a destination for jewellery and giftware across eastern Ontario and beyond.
Established in 1988, the shop began in a small Prescott storefront before relocating to downtown Kemptville, where it has become a long-standing fixture in the heart of the town.
She’s received several accolades for her volunteer work and has served on the BIA board and as chair in both Prescott and Kemptville.
Ouellette is the 13th business leader to be selected for the award, which recognizes decades of commitment, innovation, and leadership in empowering rural communities and championing women’s roles in driving economic growth.
