2025 Impact Awards Winner: Muskoka Brewery

“At Muskoka Brewery, we believe great beer starts with great people—and that means ensuring our team members are treated with dignity, fairness and respect,” says Scott Davies, senior director of retail. That includes compensating employees fairly. 

The company is the first Living Wage certified brewery in Canada. 

“Paying a living wage aligns with our core values and our commitment to doing business ‘the Muskoka Way.’ We want every member of our team to feel valued and supported, both inside and outside the brewery, and fair compensation is a fundamental part of that,” he says. 

That core principle has had a positive impact. It has helped the company build a stronger, more loyal team and allowed it to attract purpose-driven individuals aligned with its values. 

Its employees also benefit from wellness programs, paid volunteer days, mental health support and growth opportunities that promote career development and work-life balance. 

“We’re incredibly honoured to receive this recognition from CSNC,” notes Davies. “It reinforces our belief that businesses can—and should—play a role in creating more equitable communities. This award is a reflection of our entire team’s commitment to doing things differently and living our values every day.”