FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – SEPTEMBER 26, 2026

SASKATOON, SK – The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Achievement of Business Excellence (ABEX) Awards.

Winners were celebrated on September 26 at TCU Place in Saskatoon, bringing together Saskatchewan’s business community for an evening recognizing excellence across the province.

This year’s theme, Luminary: For Those Who Light the Way, honoured the businesses and leaders whose vision, leadership, and influence help shape what’s next for Saskatchewan.

Saskatoon Fire & Flood received the evening’s top honour, Business of the Year, in addition to receiving the Service Award and the inaugural Workplace Excellence Award.

2026 ABEX Award Recipients

Community Involvement Award, sponsored by Saskatchewan Blue Cross
Boss Plumbing Ltd.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award
JTM Business Solutions

Growth & Expansion Award for Medium & Large Business, sponsored by CN
Dakota Dunes Resort

Growth & Expansion Award for Small Business, sponsored by PFM Capital
Atlas York Insurance

Indigenous Business Leadership Award, sponsored by Cameco
STC Industrial Group

Innovation Award, sponsored by Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Aquifer Distribution Ltd.

Marketing Award, sponsored by WJ Agency
Lake Country Co-op

Non-Profit Impact Award
TCU Place

Service Award, sponsored by KPMG
Saskatoon Fire & Flood

Workplace Excellence Award, sponsored by CPHR Saskatchewan
Saskatoon Fire & Flood

Young Entrepreneur Award, sponsored by Virtus Group
Amanda Kobylka and Justin Stupak, Stu’s Indoor Golf Limited

Business of the Year, sponsored by Nutrien
Saskatoon Fire & Flood

Special Award Recipients

The evening also recognized the recipients of the 2026 ABEX Special Awards, which were announced earlier this year:

Saskatchewan Business Hall of Fame Inductee
Alliance Energy Ltd.

Business Leader of the Year, sponsored by the University of Saskatchewan
Doug Emsley

Community Leader of the Year, presented by SaskEnergy
Silvia Martini

Roger Phillips Chamber Builder Award
Bruce Anderson

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“Each year, the ABEX Awards give us the opportunity to recognize the businesses making an impact across Saskatchewan. This year’s recipients reflect the ambition, innovation, and courage that continue to move our province forward. Congratulations to all our winners, finalists, and special award recipients on this well-deserved recognition.”

– Prabha Ramaswamy, CEO, Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce

Related Information

Photos of recipients can be accessed at https://gallery.studiodyxe.com/ufDBOzTAQUqXO 

 

About the ABEX Awards

The ABEX Awards, hosted annually by the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, have celebrated Saskatchewan business excellence since 1984. The awards recognize outstanding achievement across areas including innovation, growth and expansion, community involvement, leadership, service, and more.

For more information about the ABEX Awards, visit abex.saskchamber.com.

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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
Vice President, Marketing & Operations
Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce

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