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The 2019 Battlefords Business Excellence Awards Committee
is pleased to announce the recipients of this year's awards:
The 2019 Heritage Award, sponsored by Northland Power, was presented to
Battlefords Agricultural Society -
BBEX Committee member Leanne Ducommun (left), on behalf of Northland Power
presents the award to
Battlefords Agricultural Society President Tanya Beland and Jocelyn Ritchie, General Manager
The 2019 Community Contribution Award, sponsored by TD Canada Trust, was presented to Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs -
Leana Perry, Account Manager - Small Business for TD Canada Trust (far right) presented the award to Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs - Executive Director Neil Sasakamoose (far left)
The 2019 Micro Business Award, sponsored by BDC - Business Development Bank of Canada, was presented to Twin City Transmission
Cory Hill, Senior Account Manager for BDC (left) presented the award
to Twin City Transmssion owner Kevin Myhre.
The 2019 Marketing Award, sponsored by Cogent Chartered Professional Accountants, was presented to Bridges Chevrolet Buick GMC
Gerry Pohl, (far right) Chartered Professional Accountant, presented the award to
Dealer Principal Duane LaFreniere (holding the award)
The 2019 New Business Award, sponsored by Innovation Credit Union, was delivered
to Jeans N Joggers Kidz, and owner Melissa Doke-Poitras.
(she was unable to attend the gala evening)
no picture available at this time.
The 2019 Customer Service Award, sponsored by ScotiaBank,
was presented to Zeke's Quality Jewellers.
ScotiaBank Branch Manager - James Bowen (far right), presented the award to
Zeke's Quality Jewellers store manager Janice Knight (far left)
The 2019 Battlefords' Best Employer Award, sponsored by Sask. Workers Compensation Board, was presented to Bralin Technology Solutions.
Mr. Gord Dobrowolsky, Chair of Sask. Workers Compensation Board (right) presented the award to Brad Kowerchuck, President (holding the award) (2nd from left)
The 2019 Battlefords Business Excellence Business of the Year Award,
sponsored by SaskTel, was presented to Capitol Theatre
MLA Herb Cox, on behalf of SaskTel, presented the award to
Capitol Theatre Manager Ursula Swindler
Click here to download the 2019 BBEX Scholarship form.
Click on the links to download the various packages:
We are pleased to announce the recipients of this year's Battlefords Business Excellence Awards:
Heritage Award - Dance Connection - Virginia Winterhalt
Community Contribution - Discovery Co-operative Ltd.
New Business Venture - Kaye Custom Contracting
Micro Business - Hawtin Plumbing Services
Customer Service - Four K Auto Service
Marketing - Gold Eagle Casino
Battlefords' Best Employer - North West College
Business of the Year - Gold Eagle Casino
New in 2018 - Inducted into the Business Hall of Fame is Milbanke Flowers.
The 2018 Battlefords Business Excellence Awards Committee is pleased to announce that work has begun on this year's very special awards gala. The Committee is working on various new ideas, while continuing with the success of past years, partnering with sponsoring members and community members to ensure the sucess of this event celebrates the business excellence of Battlefords businesses.
The seven category awards application kits are listed below.
Click on the link to view and download the category of your interest.
Battlefords Business Excellence Awards ~ 2017
The 24th Annual Battlefords Business Excellence Awards gala was held Tuesday, October 3rd at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts. The Batlefords Business community came together to celebrate business excellence and recognize the achievements and successes of many worthy members and business leaders.
The award recipients along with sponsor presenters are listed below.
2017 Heritage Award Recipient - Sallows and McDonald ~ Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home
Gerry Pohl, Chartered Accountant with Cogent Chartered Professional Accountants presents the award to T'Neale Laycock, Funeral Director, Sallows and McDonald ~ Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home.
2017 Community Contribution Award Recipient - Scott Campbell Dodge Ltd.
Trent Gatzke (right) General Manager, Scott Campbell Dodge Ltd. receives the award from Cory Hill, Senior Account Manager with Business Development Bank of Canada.
2017 Micro Business Award Recipient - Action Realty ASM Ltd.
Alberta Mak (centre) and Tia Baker, left of Action Realty ASM Ltd., accept the award from Norm Hochbaum, Commerical Account Manager with BMO Bank of Montreal.
2017 Marketing Award Recipient - North Battleford Hyundai
Controller Quentin Majoram (left), with North Battleford Hyundai receives the award from DJ Vaibhav Thakar, Branch Manager of TD Canada Trust.
2017 New Business Award Recipient - Aaron M. Cadrin - Investment and Insurance Solutions Inc.
Aaron Cadrin, (left) receives the award from Nicole Suberlak, Branch Manager of ScotiaBank.
2017 Customer Service Award Recipient - Caleb Village
Shannon Langley (left), General Manager of Caleb Village accepts the award from
Rosalie Payne, Chief Retail Officer with Innovation Credit Union.
2017 Battlefords Best Employer Award Recipient - Innovation Credit Union
Gord Dobrowolsky, Chairman of Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board (left) presents the
award to Jay Crockett, People Division Specialist with Innovation Credit Union.
2017 BBEX Business of the Year Award Recipient - Ilta Grain Inc.
Steven Ulven, Saskatchewan Project Manager, Ilta Grain Inc, (left) receives the award from
MLA Herb Cox, on behalf of Patron Sponsor, SaskTel.
We thank all of the award and program sponsors for their contributions to the BBEX program in 2017 and we encourage the business community to join us in 2018 as we come together for the 25th Annual Battlefords Business Excellence Awards.
See you in 2018!
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The 23rd Annual Battlefords Business Excellence Awards gala evening was held in the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts, Tuesday, October 4, 2016. A sell out record number of business and community leaders from the Battlefords and area gathered to recognize the achievements and successes of the nominated businesses.
A special thankyou to all of our corporate sponsors, without their contributions,
this annual event would not be possible.
Please scroll down for the pictures of this year's award recipients.
2016 Award Recipients
Heritage - The Dekker Family (Radio Stations)
Award sponsored TD Canada Trust
Presenting the Heritage Award is Rebecca Lundrigan, Financial Service Rep, TD Canada Trust to family member, David Dekker, surrounded by Dekker Family, children and grandchildren.
New Business Venture - All Out Graphics & Design Ltd.
Award sponsored by Business Development Bank of Canada
Presenting the New Business Venture Award is Cory Hill, Senior Acct. Manager, BDC to Nicole O'Driscoll, Owner, All Out Graphics & Design Ltd.
Customer Service - Fisher's Drug Store
Award sponsored by Cogent Chartered Professional Accountants LLP
Gerry Pohl (left) presents the Customer Service Award to
Diane Grondin and Darren Erbach, Owners - Fisher's Drug Store
Community Contribution - Lakeland Veterinary Services Ltd.
sponsored by ScotiaBank
Nicole Suberlak (right) Branch Manager, Scotia Bank presents the
Community Contribution Award to Dr. Shawn Haas, Owner - Lakeland Veterinary Services Ltd.
Marketing - Gold Eagle Casino
sponsored by BMO Bank of Montreal
Kerry Sapp, (r) Marketing Manager - Gold Eagle Casino accepts the Marketing Award
from Norm Hochbaum, Commercial Account Manager, BMO
Micro Business - Jewellery Connection Inc.
Award sponsored by Innovation Credit Union
Daniel Johnson, CEO - Innovation Credit Union presents the Micro Business Award
to David Odishaw, Owner - Jewellery Connection Inc.
Battlefords Best Employer - Anderson Pump House Ltd.
Sponsored by Sask. Workers Compensation Board
Howard and Sharon Kirby, Owners - Anderson Pump House Ltd. (left) accept the award
from Gord Dobrowolsky, Chairman - Sask. Workers Compensation Board
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - Fortress Windows and Doors Ltd.
sponsored by SaskTel
Kevin Driedger, Owner - Fortress Windows and Doors Ltd. (left) receives the
Business of the Year Award from Randy Weeks, MLA, on behalf of Dustin Duncan,
Minister Responsible for SaskTel.
Congratulations to the all of the 2016 award recipients.
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