Rogalsky named citizen of the year

CORNWALL – Herman Rogalsky has been named Cornwall’s Citizen of the Year.

The man involved in a number of local agencies and fundraisers was given the title during Saturday night’s Cornwall Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.

The economic development award went to Walmart Canada, for their continued expansion in the city with a second distribution center and the new retail outlet on Ninth Street.

Here is a list of the other winners:

  • Business of the Year – RMP Construction, Bob Pelda
  • Entrepreneur of the Year – Mike Baird and R.J. Payette, Esca Gourmet Pizza
  • Lifetime Business Achievement – Morbern Industries
  • Small Business of the Year – Wilson Funeral Home
  • Tourism Excellence – International Plowing Match
  • Breakthrough – Cornwall Summer Beerfest
  • Above and Beyond Dr. Michel Dubuc