It will be held virtually once again, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce’s ABEX Awards will be held October 22.
On Wednesday, 26 businesses were identified as finalists for eight awards, another five winners were announced while the big award of the ABEX livestream, the Business of the Year, will also be announced on October 22. The ABEX Awards is a celebration of the success of Saskatchewan business and has been held annually since 1984. Following is the list of finalists and award winners…..
Award Categories:
In the Community Involvement Award category, sponsored by Grant Thornton LLP, the finalists are Avana (Regina), Fitness 2J2 (Saskatoon), MNP (Saskatoon), Prairie Sky Recovery Centre (Wilkie) and Viterra (Regina).
In the Growth and Expansion Award category, sponsored by PFM Capital Inc., the finalists are 9 Mile Legacy Brewing (Saskatoon), Avana (Regina) and North Country Massage & Medi Spa (Prince Albert).
In the Innovation Award category, sponsored by Saskatchewan Polytechnic, the finalists are Brew Ninja (Regina), FarmSimple (Vibank) and Greenwave Innovations (Regina).
In the Marketing Award category, sponsored by Xplornet, the finalists are Belong Lifestyle (Saskatoon), Curbie Cars (Saskatoon) and Dandy’s Artisan Ice Cream (Regina).
In the New Venture Award category, sponsored by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Trade and Export Development, the finalists are Brew Ninja (Regina), Curbie Cars (Saskatoon) and Limitless Gear Clothing (Prince Albert).
In the Service Award category, sponsored by CN, the finalists are Clarity Coaching (Regina), Team Iron Elles (Warman) and Concept 3 Business Interiors (Saskatoon/Regina).
In the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award category, sponsored by Cameco, the finalists are Amy Bertram (Dancer’s Edge, Warman), Cody Demerais (Limitless Gear Clothing, Prince Albert) and Daniela Mintenko (Dandy’s Artisan Ice Cream, Regina).
The Priority Focus Award, sponsored by Nutrien, is presented to a business that has gone above and beyond in demonstrating business excellence in an area that is in line with a select Saskatchewan Chamber policy priority. This year the focus is on digital integration. The finalists are Blue Moose Media (Saskatoon), Triple A Directional Drilling (Yorkton) and Vendasta (Saskatoon).
Six additional awards will be awarded at the upcoming ABEX gala.
- The Business Leader of the Year Award, sponsored by the University of Regina, will be presented to Murad Al-Katib (AGT Food and Ingredients, Regina)
- The Community Leader of the Year Award, sponsored by SaskEnergy, will be presented to Pamela Klein (Phoenix Group, Regina)
- The Saskatchewan Business Hall of Fame will induct Novlan Bros Sales (Paradise Hill)
- The Roger Phillips Chamber Builder Award, which will be presented to Rob Clark (Moose Jaw & District Chamber of Commerce)
- STEP 25th Anniversary Export Award, sponsored by Saskatchewan Trade & Export Partnership (STEP), will be presented to XPT Grain Inc. (Regina)
The ABEX Business of the Year, sponsored by David Aplin Group, will be announced during the ABEX livestream on October 22.
