MOOSE JAW — The Moose Jaw and District Chamber of Commerce has released the nominee list for the 23rd annual Moose Jaw Business Excellence Awards (MJBEX) program, which recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions in the community.
The annual banquet is set for 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, at the Temple Gardens Centre, formerly the Events Centre. Tickets can be purchased at https://mjcc.awardify.io/awards-gala.
The MJBEX ceremony will be a night of recognition, networking and celebration, while the chamber is inviting entrepreneurs, business leaders and residents to attend and applaud the nominees and celebrate the community’s vibrant business landscape.
“We invite everyone to join us as we celebrate the nominees and the broader business community,” said CEO Rob Clark. “This is a testament to the dedication and hard work of Moose Jaw’s businesses and we look forward to a memorable evening of honouring their achievements.”
The chamber added that it keeps all nominations, applications and business submissions confidential and in a secure location during the process, while it makes the documents available only to the judging teams.
The finalists in each category include:
- Agricultural and Agri-Business Excellence Award: Canadian Wool Pellets, McDougall Acres Grainex Inc. and M&T Feedlot
- Business Innovation: CAE Military Aviation Training, Golden West Trailer and Equipment Ltd., Mitney Refillery, Prairie Bee Meadery and Simpson Seeds Inc.
- Community Involvement: Blue Whale Financial Solutions Inc., Control Jiu Jitsu, Houston Pizza, Festival of Dance and The Mad Greek Eatery
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award: Fountain Tire (Moose Jaw) Co. Ltd., GATX Rail Canada, Oak View Group and Tim Hortons
- “Hell Yeah” Award: Nanem STEM Academy, R & S Family Restaurant, Running Wild Rescue, Seven Stones by Kimberly and Southern Meats Ltd.
- Impact Award: Citizens All Association, Hunger in Moose Jaw, Moose Jaw Festival of Dance, Running Wild Rescue and Southwest Day Care and Early Learning Centre Inc.
- Marketing: Jillian's Design Elements, Mitny Refillery and Seven Stones by Kimberly
- New Business: 3Keys Property Management, Canadian Wool Pellets, Civic Centre Dental Clinic, Honey & Co and J&J Meyer - UFA Moose Jaw
- Pillar of the Community: Chow McLeod Barristers & Solicitors, Crescent Park Chiropractic Centre, Gary Overs Kennelling and Obedience, HK Henderson
- McCauley Agencies, McKarrs Furniture & Mattress Shop and W.J. Jones & Son Funeral Home
- Service Excellence Award: Bright Side Electric, Celtic Heart Health Beauty Day Spa, Envi Jewellers
- McCauley Agencies, Panda Tire & Auto, Pro Works Painting and with.intent.bodypiercing
- Young Entrepreneur: Dakota Moffat — Dakota Moffatt Construction, Hannah Abbott — Ombre Lash & Beauty Bar, Jasmin Wenarchuk — T Pups Parlour Inc., Jaymin Stewart — Shades of Jay Warehouse, Kolter Mealing — The Blue Line Hockey and Parker Chow - Chow McLeod Barristers & Solicitors
Residents can vote for their favourite business through The People’s Choice Award. Voting occurs between April 10 and 15 at https://mjvote.awardify.io/.
The chamber will also announce the Business Leader of the Year and Business of the Year during the banquet.
Visit www.mjchamber.com for more information.
