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SASKATOON, SK – From bold start-ups to established leaders, Saskatchewan businesses took centre stage at the 2025 ABEX Awards, presented by Conexus Credit Union, held September 27 at TCU Place in Saskatoon. This year’s theme, Golden Horizon, set the tone for an evening that celebrated growth, innovation, and the enduring spirit of entrepreneurship across the province. Top honours went to Crestline Coach, named Business of the Year, alongside winners in 11 other categories.

2025 ABEX Award Recipients

• Community Involvement, sponsored by Saskatchewan Blue Cross: Saskatoon Fire & Flood (Saskatoon)
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, sponsored by Graham: STC Industrial Group (Saskatoon)
• Growth & Expansion (Small Business), sponsored by PFM Capital Inc.: North Fringe Industrial Technologies (Nipawin)
• Growth & Expansion (Medium & Large Business), sponsored by STEP: Crestline Coach (Saskatoon)
• Innovation, sponsored by Saskatchewan Polytechnic: Dias Geophysical (Saskatoon)
• Marketing, sponsored by WJ Agency: Pet Planet Prince Albert (Prince Albert)
• New Venture, sponsored by SK Startup Institute: Lavender Smiles Daycare Inc. (Saskatoon)
• Non-Profit Impact, sponsored by Saskatchewan Pension Plan: Saskatchewan Science Centre (Regina)
• Service, sponsored by CN: The Prairie Grazer (Saskatoon)
• Sustainability Leadership, sponsored by Nutrien: Greenwave Innovations (Regina)
• Young Entrepreneur, sponsored by Cameco Corporation: Amber Deschner & Kara Montieth, Nova Physiotherapy (Warman)
• Business of the Year, sponsored by Doane Grant Thornton LLP: Crestline Coach (Saskatoon)

Special Honourees

Also celebrated were the recipients of this year’s special awards, which were previously announced in June 2025.

• Business Leader of the Year, sponsored by the University of Saskatchewan: Scott Banda (Saskatoon)
• Community Leader of the Year, sponsored by SaskEnergy: Hon. Vaughn Solomon Schofield (Regina)
• Roger Phillips Chamber Builder Award: Dave Dutchak (Saskatoon)
• Saskatchewan Business Hall of Fame: Nutrien (Saskatoon)

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Our 2025 ABEX recipients reflect the very best of Saskatchewan business. Their stories of growth, resilience, and leadership are what inspire confidence in the province’s future. The Golden Horizon theme reminds us that when businesses succeed, Saskatchewan succeeds, and this year’s recipients truly embody that spirit.” – Prabha Ramaswamy, CEO, Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce

About the ABEX Awards

The ABEX Awards, hosted annually by the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce and presented by Conexus Credit Union, are the province’s premier celebration of business excellence. Now in their 42nd year, the ABEX Awards honour outstanding achievements across a range of categories, recognizing the vital role that Saskatchewan businesses play in driving economic growth and community success.

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ABOUT SASKATCHEWAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:

The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce is a leading advocate for business in the province, committed to driving economic growth and championing a thriving business community. As the ‘Voice for Saskatchewan Business’, the Chamber represents the interests of over 10,000 individual businesses, industry associations, and local chambers. More information can be found at saskchamber.com or @SaskChamber on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Josie Fries

Senior Director of Marketing and Events

E: jfries@saskchamber.com    |    P: 306-781-3125