Joel Pletch named Home Hardware best young retailer in central Canada

September 24, 2026 @ 7:47 amNews, Walkerton Herald-Times

Home Hardware Stores Ltd. representatives are shown with Joel Pletch, centre, proud recipient of the Young Retailer, Central Region, award at the “Proud of My Home” Achievement Awards. (Contributed photo)

WALKERTON – Joel Pletch, dealer-owner of Walkerton Home Hardware, has been named Best Young Retailer, Central Region, in Home Hardware’s 2026 “Proud of My Home” Achievement Awards. Pletch was honoured at the company’s 2026 Homecoming event in Toronto last week in Toronto. The award recognizes emerging leaders who demonstrate strong business acumen, leadership and a…

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Pauline Kerr is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter with the Walkerton Herald-Times. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.