A long-term care home in Gananoque has won Employer of the Year for 2024.

The prestigious award honours a business that creates a supportive and inclusive workplace. It was presented to Carveth Care Centre, a combined 150-person retirement lodge and long-term care home, by the 1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce earlier this month.

Tasked with promoting business, industry and tourism in and around Gananoque, the chamber exclaims, “Congratulations to everyone – nominees and winners, all are great achievers!”

Speaking on behalf of the home, Administrator Brett Gibson notes, “Lisa and I are born/raised in Gananoque so to be recognized by our community is very rewarding. Our grandparents and parents created a legacy and standard for us that we strive to uphold every day. I am honored to accept this award on behalf of the employees of Carveth who provide the quality of care our residents deserve in their homes.”

Steve Clark, MPP for Leeds, Grenville, Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, notes, “It was great to attend last night’s 1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala. Kudos to Shorelines Casino Thousand Islands for such a fantastic venue. Congratulations to all of the outstanding businesses and individuals nominated and to the award recipients.”

Awards were presented to:

• Businessperson of the Year: Theo Graham, Songwood Contracting
• Hal McCarney Tourism Award: Carol Sudds, Rockport Boat Line Business
• Achievement Award: Ray Stedman, Laverne's Eatery
• Non-Profit of the Year: The Gananoque and Area Food Bank
• Skilled Trades of the Year: Wes Eves
• Volunteer of the Year: Brian Mabee
• Employer of the Year: Carveth Care Centre

Carveth Care Centre in Gananoque is part of Gibson Family Health Care, owned and operated by the Gibson family. Carveth is a fully accredited retirement and long-term care home located at 375 James Street, Gananoque, Ontario. For more information about living or working in our home, please call 613-382-4752.