Business Awards of Distinction

The Chamber of Commerce Business Awards of Distinction is a celebration of our business community. Over the years, we have recognized the high standards our entrepreneurs bring to business and our awards evening takes our celebration to great heights as we let our congratulations soar in honour of our nominees and awards winners. The Greater Parkland Regional Chamber awards program acknowledges local excellence annually along with Chambers across Canada during Small Business Week. It all started out as a community gathering to recognize exceptional businesses and individuals, something that we still do today!

The Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Awards of Distinction judging panel follow a strict judging process. Judges are selected on an annual basis, have no relationship with any of the nominees, do not hold any volunteer, or paid positions with the Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce, and will declare any conflict of interest prior to judging. The decision of the judging panel is final.

All information submitted is strictly confidential. All persons who may come in contact with a nomination, such as the Awards Coordinator and judges, are all bound by a confidentiality agreement.

Congratulations to all our winners and our finalists! We look forward to seeing your at our 2022 Business Awards of Distinction on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022.

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2021 Business Awards of Distinction Winners

Business of the Year 1-35 Employees

Business of the Year 36+ Employees

Cultural Diversity Award of Distinction

Marketing Award of Distinction

Sponsored by Panda Rose Consulting Studios Inc.

Kick Ass Caramels

JEN COL Construction Ltd.

Dóchas Psychological Services Inc.

Kiwi Nurseries Ltd.

New Business of the Year Award of Distinction

Sponsored by Decker Properties Group Inc. and Decker Properties Management Ltd.

Outstanding Customer Service Award of Distinction

Sponsored by North Central Co-op Association Ltd.

Young Entrepreneur Award of Distinction

Talking Dog Brewing

Romantic Notions Inc.

Karley Guse, The Grove Optometry

City of Spruce Grove Community Spirit Award

Town of Stony Plain Awards

Golden Spike Lumber

Ambassador of Action Business Award

West Parkland Gas Co-op

Award of Creative Excellence

Al Dixon Photography

Parkland County Award of Excellence Winners

Parkland County Award of Excellence Small-Medium Business

Parkland County Award of Excellence Large Business

Good Morning Honey

Spruce Park Ranch Country Store

JEN COL Construction Ltd.

Municipal Pillar Sponsors

Award Sponsors

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Finalist Sponsor

Wine Sponsor

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Table Sponsors

Forest Green Liquor

Kiwi Nurseries

Mprint Sign and Print Solutions Inc.

Three B's Flowers

General Eligibility Requirements

Member in good standing of the Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce
Have a valid business license or development permit
Be operational for a minimum of 3 fiscal years, unless otherwise stated

Business of the Year (1 to 35 Employees)

Business of the Year (36+ Employees)

Proudly Sponsored by Zender Ford Sales Ltd.

Be at least 51% Alberta owned and operated*
Have 35 or more full-time equivalent employees
Be profitable in each of the last three years**
Demonstrate significant achievement in business (growth, sales and expansion)
Demonstrate community involvement as a business

*Franchise owner(s) must reside in Alberta

**Can demonstrate a projection of profits prior to the COVID-19 pandemic

Cultural Diversity Award of Distinction – Building Inclusive Communities

Proudly Sponsored by TransAlta

Effective Human Resources Strategies

Recruit, maintain and provide ongoing support to a culturally diverse workforce reflecting the community.

Innovative Initiative (Projects and Initiatives)

Promote diversity in their community in a unique way.

Inclusive Environment

Embraces diversity and creates a welcoming environment for culturally diverse groups in their organisations, businesses and schools.

Champions of Diversity

Work towards building an inclusive community

Marketing Award of Distinction

Proudly Sponsored by Panda Rose Consulting Studios Inc.

Developed and implemented a successful marketing strategy that has had significant impact on the organization
Embarked on the strategy within the last two (2) years
Can demonstrate tangible results of marketing strategy and its success
Achievement of its stated objective with measurable results
Development of strong relationships and community support
Innovation, originality and cost effectiveness

New Business of the Year Award of Distinction

Outstanding Customer Service Award of Distinction

Young Entrepreneur Award of Distinction

Proudly Sponsored by EQUS REA Ltd.

The nominee(s) must have played a direct and primary role in the business planning, financial investment, and establishment of the business, and currently be operating it in a leadership capacity
Be operational for a minimum of 1 fiscal year
The nominee(s) must be between the ages of 16-35 at time of awarding
The business must demonstrate financial viability and sound potential growth

Municipal Awards

Ambassador of Action Business Award presented by Town of Stony Plain

Proudly Presented by Town of Stony Plain

Must have a valid Town of Stony Plain business licence
Must demonstrate that in the past year the business has:
- Made an investment in their building/facility
- Created new jobs
- Offered new or enhanced products or services
- Generated profile as a result of their success

Nominations close September 13, 2021. Nominate a business for Ambassador of Action Award here.

Award of Creative Excellence presented by Town of Stony Plain

Proudly Presented by Town of Stony Plain

Events, projects, or initiatives undertaken by an organization or non-profit must take place within Stony Plain.
Individuals nominated must be a resident of Stony Plain or be able to demonstrate that the initiative they are nominated for took place in Stony Plain or contributed to the economy of Stony Plain.
Businesses must have a valid business license from the Town of Stony Plain.
Recipients of the award will not be eligible for nomination until two years after winning.
Events, projects, or initiatives must have taken place within 18 months from the open date of nominations.

Nominations close September 13, 2021. Nominate a business for Award of Creative Excellence here.

Community Spirit Award presented by City of Spruce Grove

Proudly Presented by City of Spruce Grove

Each year, the City of Spruce Grove Economic & Business Development department presents the Community Spirit Award to a deserving business. Community groups and residents submit nominations recognizing a local business for their financial, leadership, in-kind, or volunteerism support.

Nominations close August 31, 2022. Nominate a business for Community Spirit Award here.

Parkland County Award of Excellence Small-Medium Business

Parkland County Award of Excellence Large Business

Congratulations to the 2020 Award Winners and Finalists!

The Business Awards of Distinction were restructured in 2020 due to public health orders and for the safety of all finalists and sponsors. The Chamber was able to visit each finalist at their business location to congratulate them on their accomplishments and present a basket of items that would have been present at the physical awards ceremony. We are proud of the Greater Parkland Region and their perseverance through an unimaginable year.