THE BATTLEFORDS — The Battlefords Business Excellence (BBEX) committee has announced the finalists for the upcoming BBEX awards, presented by Gold Eagle Casino.
The BBEX awards, now in their 29th year, are the highest and most prestigious award for Battlefords businesses in the local marketplace.
BBEX award recipients will be announced at the gala banquet and ceremony Nov. 8 at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts in North Battleford.
“The BBEX awards showcase the immense talent and entrepreneurial spirit of the Battlefords business community. These finalists have demonstrated remarkable achievements, resilience and a commitment to service and community,” says BBEX committee co-chair Harris Sutherland.
The 2023 finalists are:
New Business Venture - Sponsored by Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology, awarded to a new business/venture that has been operating for more than one but less than three years (at Dec. 31, 2022) - Drift Wellness & Beauty Dynamic Appraisals; Montana’s BBQ & Bar North Battleford;
Heather Guthrie Customer Service Star Award - (owner/entrepreneur) , sponsored by Swanson Gryba & Company, awarded to an owner/entrepreneur who consistently demonstrates excellence in customer service and/or hospitality, leadership, and whose service positively impacts the business in measurable and strategic ways. - Jay Bottomley – Oil Can Charlie’s; Pamela Connor – Dynamic Appraisals; Louise Erbach – Chic & Shabby, Florals – Home Décor – Gifts;
Community Contribution - Sponsored by SaskTel, awarded to a business that demonstrates exceptional support of recreation, amateur sports, arts and culture, charitable groups, or other community efforts in the Battlefords and area - Dejma’s Curry House; Innovation Wealth; Redhead Equipment;
Micro Business - sponsored by TD Bank, awarded to a small business or home office which has demonstrated significant business achievement, sustainable performance, a high level of customer service, innovation unique differentiation and community involvement - Austin’s Saddlery (Mawson Saddlery Ltd.); Bliss & Bubs Boutique; Café 4 U.
Young Entrepreneur - sponsored by Northwest Community Futures Development Corporation,a warded to a young entrepreneur (age 35 or younger) who has established or expanded a business on or before Dec. 31, 2022. The young entrepreneur will have demonstrated signs of success and viability in the venture - Amanda Arcand, Bodywise Piercing; Taya Bright, BrightsideSkin; Jordyn Nachtegaele – Student Works Painting; Isabel Smith – The Smith’s Studios
Agriculture and Agri-Business - sponsored by Farm Credit Canada; awarded to a business recognizing excellence of operating a successful farm or agricultural-related business where diversification, innovation, sound business practices, workplace safety, demonstration of commitment to the environment and community involvement is part of the corporate identity - Parkland Farm Equipment; 2004 Ltd. Redhead Equipment.
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