REGINA — The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists and some of the award recipients for this year’s Achievement in Business Excellence (ABEX) Awards.
The provincial chamber said in a news release it received 118 applications from entrepreneurs and businesses across Saskatchewan, representing 22 communities province-wide. From this pool, 42 unique organizations have been selected as finalists, competing across the 11 application-based award categories.
The provincial chamber said all application-based categories undergo two rounds of judging and are objectively evaluated by a third-party accounting firm using a standardized scoring formula. The special award recipients are independently selected by the ABEX judging committee.
Special Award Recipients
Saskatchewan Business Hall of Fame Inductee: Alliance Energy Ltd. (Regina). Awarded to a long-standing Saskatchewan business that has demonstrated sustained success and made a significant contribution to the province’s economic growth and prosperity.
Business Leader of the Year: Doug Emsley, president and CEO, Security Services Corp. (Regina). Presented to an individual who exemplifies outstanding business vision, leadership and achievement, while serving as a role model and mentor within the business community.
Community Leader of the Year: Silvia Martini, president and CEO, Interlink Research Inc. Presented to an individual who has made a positive and lasting impact in Saskatchewan through volunteerism, community leadership and philanthropy.
Roger Phillips Chamber Builder Award: Bruce Anderson, managing partner, b-creative group. Named in honour of former chamber board member and ABEX founder Roger Phillips, this award recognizes an individual who has shown an enduring commitment of time, intelligence, and leadership to strengthening the chamber network in Saskatchewan.
Finalists for application-based awards
Winners in all categories will be announced at the ABEX Awards gala Sept. 26 at TCU Place in Saskatoon.
Community Involvement Award:
- Boss Plumbing Ltd. (Saskatoon)
- Grimes Sales & Service (Lampman)
- North Fringe Industrial Technologies Inc. (Nipawin)
- One Heart Training (Regina)
- Tom Agencies Ltd. (Outlook)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award:
- CherryBlossom Event Planning and Decorations Inc. (Saskatoon)
- Darling Creations by Jenn (Warman)
- First Nations Insurance Services (Prince Albert)
- JTM Business Solutions (Saskatoon)
- Scotiabank (Saskatoon)
Growth & Expansion Award for Medium & Large Business:
- Aquifer Group of Companies (Saskatoon)
- Dakota Dunes Resort (Whitecap)
- HBI Office Plus Inc. (Regina)
- STC Industrial Group (Saskatoon)
Growth & Expansion Award for Small Business:
- Atlas York Insurance (Saskatoon)
- New West Concrete Group (Fort Qu’Appelle)
- Stu’s Indoor Golf Limited (Warman)
- The Corner Office CFO (Regina)
- Tom Agencies Ltd. (Outlook)
Indigenous Business Leadership Award:
- Miyosiwin Salon Spa (Regina)
- Optek Solutions (Corman Park)
- STC Industrial Group (Saskatoon)
- Tangles Hair & Beauty Salon (Regina)
Innovation Award:
- Aquifer Group of Companies (Saskatoon)
- Clarity Coaching & Development (Warman)
- Dakota Dunes Resort (Whitecap)
- MAX Power Mining Corporation (Saskatoon)
- Panko Collaborative Law (Saskatoon)
Marketing Award:
- Atlas York Insurance (Saskatoon)
- Bellezza Moda Beauty and Fashion Ltd. (Regina)
- Dias Geophysical (Saskatoon)
- Lake Country Co-op (Prince Albert)
- The Prairie Grazer (Saskatoon)
Non-Profit Impact Award:
- Canadian Western Agribition (Regina)
- SIMSA – Saskatchewan Industrial & Mining Suppliers Association Inc. (Saskatoon)
- Saskatchewan Trucking Association (Regina)
- TCU Place (Saskatoon)
Service Award:
- Bellezza Moda Beauty and Fashion LTD (Regina)
- MAGNUS Construction Services (Saskatoon)
- One Heart Training (Regina)
- Saskatoon Fire & Flood (Saskatoon)
- Thiessen Safety Consulting (Warman)
Workplace Excellence Award:
- Cornerstone Insurance (Prince Albert)
- Engcomp Engineering & Computing Professionals Inc. (Saskatoon)
- Harbour Landing Village (Regina)
- Saskatoon Fire & Flood (Saskatoon)
- STC Industrial Group (Saskatoon)
Young Entrepreneur Award:
- Tanner Brightman, Golden Ticket Sports (Regina)
- Cody Demerais, Limitless Gear Clothing Corp (Birch Hills)
- Ceanna Bruce, Pro Works Painting (Moose Jaw)
- Amanda Kobylka & Justin Stupak, Stu’s Indoor Golf Limited (Warman)
- Kearcy Bradley & Karling Bradley, The Comms Wellness Collective (Saskatoon)
The ABEX Business of the Year will be announced live at the gala and is selected from all eligible for-profit finalists across all application-based categories.
This year’s event has the theme Luminary: For those who Light the Way. The chamber news release said the theme was chosen for its dual meaning: a source of light and a person or business whose vision, leadership and influence inspire others. Luminary honours organizations whose excellence extends far beyond their own success, creating lasting impact across Saskatchewan’s business community.
“These finalists exemplify what it means to be a luminary in Saskatchewan business. They’re innovating, building, and creating impact in their communities. ABEX has always been rooted in recognizing provincial excellence, and these 42 organizations represent the breadth and depth of leadership we look forward to celebrating on September 26.” said Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce CEO Prabha Ramaswamy.
The ABEX Awards have celebrated Saskatchewan’s most outstanding businesses and leaders since 1984. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit abex.saskchamber.com.
