Past Recipients of the ABEX Awards

• Business of the Year, sponsored by Grant Thornton LLP: Crestline Coach
• Business Leader of the Year, sponsored by the University of Regina: Scott Banda, Former CEO, Federated Co-operatives Ltd.
• Community Leader of the Year, sponsored by FCC: Vaughn Solomon Schofield, Former Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan
• Saskatchewan Business Hall of Fame Inductee: Nutrien
• Roger Phillips Chamber Builder Award: Dave Dutchak
• Community Involvement Award, sponsored by Saskatchewan Blue Cross: Saskatoon Fire & Flood
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award, sponsored by Graham Group: STC Industrial Group
• Growth and Expansion Award (Small), sponsored by PFM Capital Inc.: North Fringe Industrial Technologies
• Growth and Expansion Award (Medium-Large), sponsored by Saskatchewan Trade & Export Partnership (STEP): Crestline Coach
• Innovation Award, sponsored by Saskatchewan Polytechnic: Dias Geophysical
• Marketing Award, sponsored by WJ Agency: Pet Planet Prince Albert
• New Venture Award sponsored by SK Startup Institute (SREDA): Lavender Smiles Daycare Inc
• Non-Profit Impact Award, sponsored by Saskatchewan Pension Plan: Saskatchewan Science Centre
• Service Award, sponsored by CN: The Prairie Grazer
• Sustainability Leadership Award, sponsored by Nutrien: Greenwave Innovations
• Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, sponsored by Cameco Corporation: Amber Deschner & Kara Montieth, Nova Physiotherapy

• Business of the Year, sponsored by Grant Thornton LLP: JS Truckmart
• Business Leader of the Year, sponsored by the University of Regina: Gary Redhead, President and CEO, Redhead Equipment
• Community Leader of the Year, sponsored by FCC: Greg Yuel, Owner, President, and CEO, PIC Investment Group
• Saskatchewan Business Hall of Fame Inductee: AGT Food and Ingredients 
• Roger Phillips Chamber Builder Award: Patricia Warsaba
• Community Involvement Award, sponsored by Saskatchewan Blue Cross: NexGen Energy Ltd. 
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award, sponsored by Nutrien: KDM Constructors 
• Growth and Expansion Award, sponsored by PFM Capital Inc.: JS Truckmart 
• Innovation Award, sponsored by Saskatchewan Polytechnic: Ground Truth Agriculture 
• New Venture Award: The Prairie Grazer
• Non-Profit Impact Award, sponsored by Saskatchewan Pension Plan: Creative Options Regina 
• Service Award, sponsored by KPMG LLP: Komfort Insulation Ltd.
• Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, sponsored by Cameco Corporation: Brianna Dellezay, Saskatchewan Behaviour Consulting 
• Business of the Year, sponsored by Grant Thornton LLP: JS Truckmart

• Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Grant Thornton LLP – Harbour Landing Village
• Saskatchewan Business Hall of Fame, presented by Conexus Credit Union – The Hill Group of Companies
• Community Leader of the Year Award, sponsored by SaskEnergy – David Dubé
• Business Leader of the Year Award, sponsored by University of Regina – Tim Gitzel
• Roger Phillips Chamber Builder Award – Pat Friesen
• Innovation Award, sponsored by Saskatchewan Polytechnic – Precision AI
• Marketing Award, sponsored by Discover Saskatoon – Harbour Landing Village
• Export Award, sponsored by Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership – Omitted due to insufficient applications 
• Community Involvement Award, sponsored by Saskatchewan Blue Cross – Wiegers Financial & Benefits
• Young Entrepreneurs of the Year Award, sponsored by Cameco – Ryan Skjerdal of Vortex Plumbing & Heating; MegaDry Restoration Services Inc.
• Growth and Expansion Award, sponsored by PFM Capital Inc. – MegaDry Disaster Restoration Inc.
• New Venture Award, sponsored by Government of Saskatchewan – Phantom Light Distillery
• Service Award, sponsored by KPMG LLP – The Atlas˚ Hotel
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award, sponsored by Nutrien – Tokata HR Solutions

• Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Grant Thornton LLP – Maven Water & Environment
• Community Leader of the Year Award, sponsored by SaskEnergy – Eric Dillon
• Business Leader of the Year Award, sponsored by University of Regina – Valerie Sluth
• Saskatchewan Business Hall of Fame, presented by Conexus Credit Union – McKercher LLP
• Roger Phillips Chamber Builder Award – Evan Ortynsky
• Innovation Award, sponsored by Saskatchewan Polytechnic – Custom Agricultural Intelligence
• Marketing Award, sponsored by Discover Saskatoon – Sandy Shores Resort & Marina
• Export Award, sponsored by Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership – Canadian Organic Spice & Herb Co.
• Community Involvement Award, sponsored by Saskatchewan Blue Cross – Synergy Credit Union
• Young Entrepreneurs of the Year Award, sponsored by Cameco – Alicia Soulier, SalonScale Technologies Inc.
• Growth and Expansion Award, sponsored by PFM Capital Inc. – Maven Water & Environment
• New Venture Award, sponsored by Government of Saskatchewan – Farmer Jane Cannabis Co.
• Service Award, sponsored by KPMG LLP – Pet Planet Prince Albert

• Business of the Year Award, sponsored by David Aplin Group – Vendasta
• Community Leader of the Year Award – Pamela Klein
• Business Leader of the Year Award, sponsored by University of Regina – Murad Al-Katib
• Saskatchewan Business Hall of Fame, presented by Conexus Credit Union – Novlan Bros. 
• Roger Phillips Chamber Builder Award – Rob Clark
• Innovation Award, sponsored by Saskatchewan Polytechnic – Greenwave Innovations Inc.
• Marketing Award, sponsored by Xplornet Enterprise Solutions – Dandy’s Artisan Ice Cream
• Export Award, sponsored by Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership – XPT Grain Inc.
• Community Involvement Award, sponsored by Grant Thornton LLP – Avana
• Priority Focus Award (Digital Integration), sponsored by Nutrien – Vendasta
• Young Entrepreneurs of the Year Award, sponsored by Cameco – Cody Demerais, Limitless Clothing Gear
• Growth and Expansion Award, sponsored by PFM Capital Inc. – 9 Mile Legacy Brewing Co.
• New Venture Award – Curbie Cars
• Service Award sponsored by CN – Clarity Coaching & Development

• Business of the Year Award sponsored by David Aplin Group – Dutch Growers
• Community Leader of the Year Award – Chief Cadmus Delorme, Cowessess First Nation
• Business Leader of the Year Award sponsored by University of Regina – Greg Yuel, PIC Investment Group
• Saskatchewan Business Hall of Fame – Flaman Group of Companies
• Roger Phillips Chamber Builder Award – Richard Ahenakew, Northern Lights Casino
• Innovation Award sponsored by Saskatchewan Polytechnic – Deveraux Group of Companies
• Marketing Award sponsored by Minard’s Leisure World – Pile O’ Bones Brewing Company
• Export Award sponsored by Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership – VIDO-InterVac
• Community Involvement Award sponsored by Grant Thornton LLP – Spiro’s Family Restaurant
• Priority Focus Award (Resilience) – Tangerine Group of Companies
• Young Entrepreneurs of the Year Award sponsored by Cameco – The Everyday Kitchen
• Growth and Expansion Award sponsored by PFM Capital Inc. – Dutch Growers
• New Venture Award – SANOZONE by Ground Effects Environmental Services
• Service Award sponsored by CN – Indian Head Bakery
• Awards of Merit
  • Harbour Landing Village
    
  • Melissa Carson
  • Fast Trucking

• Business of the Year – JNE Welding Limited.
• Innovation Award – Sperling Silver Distillery
• New Venture Award – Greenwave Innovations
• Community Involvement Award – Spotlight Sport & Corporate Wear
• Priority Focus Award – JNE Welding Limited
• Marketing Award – Escape Manor
• Service Award – CRAVINGS maternity – baby – kids
• Growth & Expansion Award – Vendasta
• Export Award – Temple Audio Design Inc.
• Business Leader of the Year Award – Wayne Clifton
• Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award – Chelsey Harder, Passions Beauty Studio
• Community Leaders of the Year Award – Wally & Colleen Mah

• Business of the Year – Industrial Machine & Mfg. Inc.
• Innovation Award – InfraReady Products (1998) Ltd.
• New Venture Award – Ironside Energy Services
• Community Involvement Award – Affinity Credit Union
• Priority Focus Award – Orano Canada Inc.
• Marketing Award – Luxury Granite
• Service Award – Historic Reesor Ranch
• Growth & Expansion Award – Canadian Organic Spice & Herb Co. Inc.
• Export Award – Industrial Machine & Mfg. Inc.
• Business Leader of the Year Award – Grant J. Kook
• Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award – Haylie Lashta, Warman Physiotherapy & Wellness
• Community Leader of the Year Award – Donald E. Kramer

• Business of the Year – CAA Sakatchewan
• Innovation Award – IntraGrain Technologies Inc.
• New Venture Award – 9 Mile Legacy Brewing
• Community Involvement Award – S & E Trusted Online Directories
• Priority Focus Award – North Ridge Development Corporation
• Marketing Award – Diamonds of Detroit
• Service Award – CAA Saskatchewan
• Growth & Expansion Award – The Deveraux Group of Companies
• Export Award – Vendasta
• Business Leader of the Year Award – Geoff Gay
• Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award – Dustin Nehring & Taylor Lang of N.L. Construction Inc.
• Community Leader of the Year Award – Chief Tammy Cook-Searson

• Business of the Year – Hillberg & Berk
• Innovation Award – Hospitality Network Canada (2011) Inc.
• New Venture Award – Black Bridge Brewery
• Community Involvement Award – Cornerstone Credit Union
• Priority Focus Award – Park Town Hotel
• Marketing Award – Hillberg & Berk
• Service Award – Viterra
• Growth & Expansion Award – The Saskatoon Cooperative Association Limited
• Export Award – Crestline Coach Ltd
• Business Leader of the Year Award – Gavin Semple
• Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award – Elysia Vandenhurk and Natasha Vandenhurk (Three Farmers Products)
• Community Cornerstone Award – Standard Motors

• Business of the Year – Minard’s Leisure World
• Innovation Award – Bioriginal Food & Science Corp.
• New Venture Award – W Bridals ~ Curvy Couture
• Community Involvement Award – P.A.R Contracting
• Priority Focus Award – Display Systems International Inc.
• Marketing Award – Minard’s Leisure World
• Service Award – North Ridge Development
• Growth & Expansion Award – TA Foods
• Export Award – CanMar Grain Products Ltd.
• Business Leader of the Year Award – Joel Teal
• Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award – Steve McKenna – McKenna Distribution, Luxury Granite and R&M Flooring
• Community Cornerstone Award – Midwest Furniture & Appliances

• Business of the Year – Yorkton Plumbing & Heating
• Innovation Award – Peachy Printer
• New Venture Award – Quickthree Solutions
• Community Involvement Award – Redhead Equipment
• Environment Award – Three Farmers Products
• Marketing Award – S&E Trusted Online Directories
• Service Award – Yorkton Plumbing & Heating
• Growth & Expansion Award – NL Construction
• Export Award – Push Interactions Inc.
• Business Leader of the Year Award – Paul J. Hill, The Hill Companies 
• Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award – Jessica Tetu – Just for You Day Spa & Gift Studio
• Community Cornerstone Award – Ted Matheson Men’s Wear

Winners dating back to the first ABEX Awards in 1984 can be found ABEX Awards Winners up to 2023

Business of the Year Award: This award is presented to the business that has exhibited exceptional performance in resilience, growth, stability, and overall business excellence. The recipient of this award is selected from all of the current year’s ABEX finalists, spanning across all application-based categories. 

• 1984: Develcon
• 1985: North Canada Air Ltd. (Norcanair)
• 1986: Intercontinental Packers
• 1987: Humboldt Flour Mills
• 1988: Weyerhauser Canada Ltd., Saskatchewan Division
• 1989: Doepker Industries Ltd.
• 1990: N. Yanke Transfer Ltd.
• 1991: Great Western Brewing Company Ltd.
• 1992: Spar Group Ltd.
• 1993: Brandt Industries Ltd.
• 1994: Thomson Meats Ltd.
• 1995: Cameco Corporation
• 1996: Software 2000 Inc.
• 1997: WaveCom Electronics Inc.
• 1998: Cover-All Business Systems
• 1999: Superior Millwork Ltd.
• 2000: Weyerhauser Saskatchewan Ltd.
• 2001: Doepker Industries Ltd.
• 2002: Nexans Canada Inc.
• 2003: Bioriginal Food & Science Corporation
• 2004: Saskcan Pulse Trading Inc.
• 2005: VCom Inc.
• 2006: Eagle Drilling Service
• 2007: Partners In Motion
• 2008: The Mosaic Company
• 2009: North Ridge Development Corporation
• 2010: Jay’s Moving and Storage Ltd.
• 2011: Magna Electric
• 2012: Alliance Grain Traders
• 2013: Diamonds of Detroit AND Alliance Energy
• 2014: Yorkton Plumbing & Heating
• 2015: Minard’s Leisure World
• 2016: Hillberg & Berk
• 2017: CAA Saskatchewan
• 2018: Industrial Machine and Manufacturing Inc.
• 2019: JNE Welding Ltd.
• 2020: Dutch Growers
• 2021: Vendasta
• 2022: Maven Water and Environment
• 2023: Harbour Landing Village
• 2024: JS Truckmart
• 2025: Crestline Coach

Saskatchewan Business Hall of Fame Inductee: The Hall of Fame recognizes businesses demonstrating excellence over an extended period and contributing to Saskatchewan’s economic well-being.

• 1990: Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, McCallum Hill Limited, Flexi-Coil Ltd.
• 1991: Federated Co-operatives Limited
• 1992: Athabasca Airways Ltd. (- Transwest Air)
• 1993: Intercontinental Packers Limited (Mitchell’s Gourmet Foods Inc.)
• 1994: Morris Industries Ltd.
• 1995: The Concorde Group of Companies
• 1996: IPSCO Inc.
• 1997: Nelson Lumber Company Ltd.
• 1998: Kramer Ltd.
• 1999: Early’s Farm & Garden Centre Inc.
• 2000: El-Rancho Food Services Ltd.
• 2001: Bourgault Industries Ltd.
• 2002: IMC Potash
• 2003: Cameco Corporation
• 2004: PIC Investment Group Inc.
• 2005: Brandt Group of Companies
• 2006: PCL Construction Management Inc.
• 2007: Yanke Group of Companies
• 2008: Doepker Industries
• 2009: Rawlco Radio
• 2010: Miners Construction Co. Ltd.
• 2011: Weyburn Inland Terminal
• 2012: Potash Corp. Of Saskatchewan
• 2013: Anderson Pump House
• 2014: M.D. Ambulance Care
• 2015: Graham
• 2016: Prairie Mud Service
• 2017: AREVA Resources Canada
• 2018: Meridian Surveys Inc.
• 2019: O & T Farms Ltd.
• 2020: Flaman Sales
• 2021: Novlan Brothers Sales
• 2022: McKercher LLP
• 2023: The Hill Companies
• 2024: AGT Food & Ingredients Inc.
• 2025: Nutrien Ltd.

ABEX Business Leader of the Year: This award recognizes an individual exemplifying business vision and significant contribution to the local business community.

• 2006: Shaun Semple, Brandt Tractor Ltd.
• 2007: Walter Mah, North Ridge Development
• 2008: Dennis Goll, West Wind Aviation
• 2009: Clay Dowling – Ghost Transportation Services
• 2010: Harry Watson, Triple 4 Advertising Ltd.
• 2011: Jerry Grandey, Cameco Corp.
• 2012: Holly Hetherington, David Aplin Group
• 2013: Ron Carson, Carson Energy Services Ltd.
• 2014: Paul J. Hill, The Hill Companies
• 2015: Joel Teal
• 2016: Gavin Semple, Brandt
• 2017: Geoff Gay, Athabasca Basin Development
• 2018: Grant J. Kook, Westcap Management
• 2019: Wayne Clifton, Clifton & Associates
• 2020: Greg Yuel, PIC Investment Group
• 2021: Murad Al-Katib, AGT Foods
• 2022: Valerie Sluth, Praxis Consulting
• 2023: Tim Gitzel, Cameco Corporation
• 2024: Gary Redhead, Redhead Equipment
• 2025: Scott Banda, Federated Co-operatives Limited (retired)

ABEX Community Leader of the Year: This award honours an individual who has positively impacted Saskatchewan through volunteerism and philanthropy.

• 2017: Chief Tammy Cook Searson
• 2018: Donald E. Kramer
• 2019: Walter & Colleen Mah
• 2020: Chief Cadmus Delorme
• 2021: Pamela Klein
• 2022: Eric Dillon
• 2023: David Dubé
• 2024: Greg Yuel
• 2025: Honourable Vaughn Solomon Schofield

The Roger Phillips Chamber Builder Award: This award is presented to a person with a long-standing history of committing time, intelligence and leadership to the chamber network across Saskatchewan.

• 2014: Ted Hillstead
• 2015: Bob Schutznan
• 2016: Pat Tenney
• 2017: Kent Smith-Windsor
• 2018: Linda Machniak
• 2019: John Hopkins
• 2020: Richard Anenakew
• 2021: Rob Clark
• 2022: Evan Ortynsky
• 2023: Pat Friesen
• 2024: Patricia Warsaba
• 2025: Dave Dutchak