2023 Prairie Sky Business Excellence Awards
On Saturday, May 6th, 2023, the Prairie Sky Business Excellence Award Gala will be held to honor multiple businesses in each category who have gone above and beyond to strengthen the local economy and provide products and services to the region and surrounding areas.
The categories are:
New Business Award is presented to the business that has been in operation for 1-3 years as of December 31,2022. The business must show positive performance in terms of current or expected profitability, job creation and/or entry into new markets.
Community Involvement Award is presented to a business demonstrating exceptional performance in its support of the arts and culture, amateur sports, education, health care, voluntary groups, and/or overall community well-being.
Customer Service Award is presented to a business with a proven record of delivering outstanding service to its customers/clients.
Business Marketing Award is presented to the business demonstrating excellence in the execution of a marketing strategy, which may include advertising, promotions, product/service development, distribution delivery and/or pricing strategies.
Small Business Award is presented to a small-scale business individually owned and operated with 1- 5 employee that has shown exceptional growth over the past two years which may include a homebased or hybrid business with a focus on inclusiveness.
Employer of the Year Award is presented to a business for their commitment to offering an exceptional workplace for their employees. A high level of importance is placed on cultivating a safe and healthy work environment for their staff which can include diversity, job creation, training & support, morale initiatives, recognition programs, workplace wellness and personal development.
Business of the Year is presented to a business that demonstrates all-around excellence, shows growth and profitability, and acts as a role model for other businesses.
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
For more information contact: Debbie Brown, Executive Director, Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (306)292-7066 or Email: contact@insighth5.sg-host.com
Our annual WMBEXA event has been renamed the Prairie Sky Business Excellence Awards!
“Excellence is never an accident, it is the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, skillful execution and vision to see obstacles as opportunities.” Anonymous
In 2016, the business communities of Warman, Martensville, Osler and surrounding communities embraces this message by introducing the Business Excellence Awards to recognize the entrepreneurial passion, talent, dedication, and tireless efforts of our business communities.
Coming together to celebrate our resiliency and growth in a spirit of encouragement by highlighting our businesses annually has become the most prestigious event of the year.
2023 Prairie Sky Business Excellence Awards
Finalists and Winners:
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
WINNER – Paws Republic – Centre for Pets
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
WINNER – Direct Fencing Supply
NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Breathe Better – Air Quality Specialists
WINNER – Nova Physiotherapy
CUSTOMER SERVICE
WINNER – Breathe Better – Air Quality Specialists
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
WINNER – Warman Home Centre
BUSINESS MARKETING
Breathe Better – Air Quality Specialists
WINNER – Darling Creations by Jenn
COMMUNITY SMALL BUSINESS
WINNER – Pretty Little Pieces Boutique
2022 Prairie Sky Business Excellence Awards
Finalists and Winners:
NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by Lakeview Insurance
WINNER – Warman Farmers Market
NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by Mid-task Community Futures
Austin Riemer Remax North County
WINNER – Laserology
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by Saskatchewan Workers Compensation Board
WINNER – Dahlia Salon and Spa
CUSTOMER SERVICE – Sponsored by Kessler Insurance
Breath Better Indoor Air Quality
WINNER – Warman Home Centre
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT – Sponsored by Sasktel
WINNER – Zak’s Home Hardware
BUSINESS MARKETING – Sponsored by The Wireless Age
WINNER – Pretty Little Pieces
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by Martensville Plumbing and Heating
WINNER – Lakeview Insurance
2021 WMBEXA
Our business community faced unparalleled disruption and uncertainty in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During these unprecedented times, we witnessed powerful stories of resilience, heart, grit, compassion, determination, and leadership. Excellence in 2020 took on a whole new meaning and as such we transformed our 6th annual WMBEXA Gala, presented by Affinity Credit Union, to showcase and celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit and resiliency of the many businesses throughout our region.
At our virtual awards ceremony, we virtually honoured multiple businesses in each of our adapted categories, who demonstrated their ability to quickly adapt and respond to business disruptions in the face of the global pandemic and the economic hardship that it caused.
COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS – Sponsored by Sasktel
Zak’s Home Hardware Building Centre
Martensville Collective Health & Wellness
RE-IMAGINED SERVICE – Sponsored by Kessler Insurance
BREAKOUT NEW BUSINESSES – Sponsored by The Wireless Age
Everything Country Mini Market
INFLUENTIAL EMPLOYERS – Sponsored by Workers’ Compensation Board
Martensville Plumbing & Heating
MICRO WARRIORS – Sponsored by W Law
Lori Janz Compliance Solutions Ltd.
BUSINESS CHAMPIONS – Sponsored by Martensville Plumbing & Heating
2020 WMBEXA
Finalists and Award Winners:
NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by The Wireless Age
Prairie Spirit Schools Foundation
WINNER – Warman Collective Garden
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT – Sponsored by SaskTel
WINNER – PAWS Republic
CUSTOMER SERVICE – Sponsored by Kessler Insurance
AquaTemp Plumbing & Heating Solutions
WINNER – The Medicine Shoppe
NEW BUSINESS – Sponsored by Warman Small Animal Hospital
Tammy’s Training Canine Services
WINNER – Upstage Dance Studio
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by WorkSafe Saskatchewan
WINNER – Aqua Temp Plumbing & Heating Solutions
Martensville Plumbing & Heating
MICRO ENTERPRISE OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by bdc
Nourish Natural Health Food Store
WINNER – Team Iron Elles Personal Training
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by Martensville Plumbing & Heating
Warman Physiotherapy & Wellness
WINNER – Warman Small Animal Hospital
2019 WMBEXA
Finalists and Award Winners:
NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by Martensville Plumbing & Heating
Prairie Spirit Schools Foundation
WINNER – Warman Emergency Response Team (WERT)
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT – Sponsored by SaskTel
WINNER – Warman Home Centre
Warman Physiotherapy & Wellness
CUSTOMER SERVICE – Sponsored by Kessler Insurance
Nourish Natural Health Food Store
PAWS Republic Boarding, Training & Grooming Centre
WINNER – Team Iron Elles Personal Training
NEW BUSINESS – Sponsored by Warman Small Animal Hospital
WINNER – Bravo Dance Co.
Postpartum Darla
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by ICR
WINNER – Passions Beauty Studio – Salon & Spa
2018 WMBEXA
Finalists and Award Winners:
NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by Martensville Plumbing and Heating
Martensville Information & Visitor Centre
WINNER – Martensville Community Rec. Project
Warman Community Collective Garden
Warman Sports & Cultural Village
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT – Sponsored by Lakeview Insurance
WINNER – Affinity Credit Union
Warman Physiotherapy & Wellness
CUSTOMER SERVICE – Sponsored by Kessler Insurance
WINNER – Finelite Photography & Design
Nourish Natural Health Food Store
NEW BUSINESS – Sponsored by
WINNER – Santosha Yoga & Wellness Therapies
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by
WINNER – SAS Home & Floral Boutique
2017 WMBEXA
Finalists and Award Winners:
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
WINNER – Warman Small Animal Hospital
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Finelite Photography and Design
Warman Physiotherapy & Wellness
WINNER – Warman Ultrasound Centre
MARKETING
WINNER – Firebird Business Consulting
NEW BUSINESS
WINNER – Warman Physiotherapy & Wellness
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
WINNER – Martensville Plumbing & Heating
2016 WMBEXA
Finalists and Award Winners:
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
WINNER – Lakeview Insurance
Martensville Community Thrift Store
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Finelite Photography and Design
WINNER – Warman Small Animal Hospital
MARKETING
WINNER – Marla Janzen Century 21 Realty
Spotlight Sport & Corporate Wear
Warman Physiotherapy & Wellness
NEW BUSINESS
Warman Physiotherapy & Wellness
WINNER – Warman Small Animal Hospital
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
WINNER – Passions Beauty Studio
Warman Physiotherapy & Wellneness
