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Voting is OPEN for the 2023 St. Mary’s Small Business Awards! Scan the QR Code below to cast your vote. Voting is open February 1st, 2024 to February 11th, 2024. When you vote you will be entered into a random draw to win a $50 gift certificate to the St. Mary's Business of your choosing! 

 https://forms.office.com/r/99u1dA3QeJ

The Municipal Recplex will re-open at 5:00 PM Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 following the completion of snow clean up. We ask the public to not enter the property until this time to allow for completion of snow clearing. Regular Recplex scheduled programming beginning Wednesday evening will run as planned.

Volunteers within St. Mary's are invited to attend the Municipality's annual Volunteer Appreciation Event from 6:30-8pm on February 21st, 2024 at the Sherbrooke Village Exhibit Centre. The event will celebrate the accomplishments of volunteers within the Municipality, including a formal presentation to Volunteer of the Year, Michael Porter! Come out for some food and drinks, live entertainment, and a chance to celebrate everything volunteers do for our communities. RSVP is not required, but appreciated to assist with planning the event. Call 902-522-2598 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you plan to attend the event.

Over 190 votes so far for the small business awards as St. Mary's community members come together to support their local small businesses. It takes a village to keep small businesses alive, and the community has stepped up in a big way. The record high voting engagement is a testament to the dedication of the residents to their community and the businesses that make it unique.

Small businesses are the backbone of any community, and it is vital to support them in any way possible. By voting for them, the community is showing their love and appreciation for the hard work and dedication that goes into running a successful small business. Let us continue to show our support for these businesses and help them thrive.

Cast your vote HERE!

Microsoft Forms, the primary voting platform, is an easy way to place your vote through quality and secure technology allowing all to come together in support of local businesses.

https://forms.office.com/r/99u1dA3QeJ

Alternatively, you can cast your vote by phoning 902-522-2607, by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or paper form at the front desk of the Municipal Office.

The four categories for the annual awards are:

Best New Business (established in the last 5 years and show significant promise through their growth and successful business strategy.)

Best Customer Service (dedicated to continuously improving customer satisfaction, exceeding expectations, and reacting appropriately to ensure customer satisfaction. They also demonstrate

Best Community Impact (making a difference to their community, has taken positive action to invest in their community and sees social responsibility as integral to the business' success.)

Best Long-Standing Business (operating for over 10 consecutive years exemplifying growth and sustainability.)

Your name and contact information is used solely for the purpose of confirming/ validating your vote and not retained after the voting closes and winner of random draw announced.