Business Awards of Distinction

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

Proudly Presented by Town of Stony Plain

• Only events, projects, or initiatives by an organization or non-profit that take place in Stony Plain will be eligible.
• Individuals nominated must be a resident of Stony Plain to be eligible.
• Businesses must have a valid business license from the Town of Stony Plain to be eligible.
• The recipient of the award will not be eligible for two years after the win to be nominated again.
• Events, projects, or initiatives that have taken place in the last 18 months from the open date of nominations will be considered eligible for consideration.

Proudly Sponsored by Main Street Law LLP

• Be at least 51% Alberta owned and operated
• Have 35 or fewer 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

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

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

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

Proudly Sponsored by Village of Wabamun

• Operating a business within the Village of Wabamun
• The recipient enhances the quality of life for the community and attracts people to the area
• Promotes and adds vibrancy to the well-being, health, and development of the community

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

Proudly Sponsored by Parkland County

• The business must demonstrate financial viability and sound potential for growth
• The recipient enhances the quality of life for the community and attracts people to the area
• Promotes and add vibrancy to the well-being, health, and development of the community
• Showcases the region through marketing, community events, and/or programs
• Demonstrates community involvement as a business

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

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

• In existence, no longer than 36 months (under current ownership)
• Demonstrates significant achievement in business (growth, new product, sales, and expansion)
• Reflects the outstanding spirit and success of the business community

Proudly Sponsored by North Central Co-op

• A business that embodies leadership excellence in customer service
• Have positively impacted the business/organization
• Demonstrate business leadership for the industry in which the business/organization is situated
• Developed strong relationships and community support

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