The Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for the 2019 SABEX Awards. The awards are open to all private sector enterprises based in Saskatoon and district. Awards are presented in the categories of Business of the Year, Customer Service, Community Involvement, Marketing, New Business, Growth and Expansion, and Entrepreneur of the Year. There is also a “Saskatooning” award and the Hall of Fame Presentation. The Awards event takes place April 12th at TCU Place.

The 2019 SABEX award finalists are as follows:

Customer Service (Sponsored by MNP LLP):
Awarded to a business demonstrating exceptional customer service (wholesale and retail
trade, purchasing and distribution, transportation, brokering, professional service,
communications, and financial). Judging considers relative size of the business.
Eb’s Source for Adventure
Glenwood Auto Service
Al Anderson’s Source for Sports
Donald Physiotherapy
Can-Seed Equipment Ltd
Boyes Group Realty
Market Mall Auto Service
North 49 Physical Therapy

Marketing (Sponsored by Handy Special Events):
Awarded to a business demonstrating exceptional performance in marketing. Judging
considers the success of a marketing program, the nature of the product and the relative size
of the business.
Decora Homes Ltd.
Jordan Boyes Realty
J. Mendoza & Associates Canada Immigration Consulting
Vendasta

Growth & Expansion (Sponsored by SREDA):
Awarded to a business which has made significant changes resulting in ‘growth’ or ‘expansion’
of 15% or more of its markets, physical locations, number of employees, etc., which has made
an impact on the company’s overall ability to increase its revenues, investments, and profits
now or in the future.
KeyLeaf
Mikes Hydraulics Sales & Service Ltd.
Dingwall Guitars
Vendasta
Warm ‘n’ Cozy Personal Care Homes
Radouga Distilleries Inc.
K&K Swim School
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New Business Venture (Sponsored by Saskatchewan Polytechnic):
Awarded to a new business which has shown positive performance in terms of current or
expected profitability, job creation or entrance into new markets. Judging considers financial
criteria; The nature of the new venture and its impact on job creation and market expansion.
Business size is also considered.
Sherpa
Viahera Canada
Thrive Hearing Solutions
Sandy Shores Resorts
Blue Moose Media
Flynn’s Forest Indoor Playground
Wiebe Windows & More
YXE Family Chiropractic & Wellness Centre

Community Involvement (Sponsored by SaskTel):
Awarded to a business demonstrating exceptional performance in support of the arts, culture,
amateur sports, education, or volunteer groups. Judging considers the relative size of the
business.
Fitness 2J2
Resolve Laser Clinic

‘Saskatooning’ (Sponsored by Tourism Saskatoon):
Saskatooning is experiencing the endlessly inviting, spirited, youthful and ever-changing city of
Saskatoon. If you have felt the beating heart of Saskatoon through historical and modern
culture, our breathtaking arts or inventive cuisine (just to name a few) you have been
“Saskatooning”. The spirit of “Saskatooning” means you share your passioin for our city with
others around you through your business.
The Saskatooning Award is presented to a business that is unique and iconic to our city which
enhances the quality of life in Saskatoon. The business shares with locals and visitors alike,
what it means to encompass the spirit of living in this amazing city. This can be anything from
a local event, cultural experience, food, beverage, and/or restaurant, unique retail setting, or
the like.
Broadway Theatre
LB Distillers
The Local Kitchen
SaskMade Marketplace
Cosmopolitan Industries
Sik Pics Productions
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Entrepreneur of the Year (Sponsored by Conexus Credit Union)
Awarded to a person(s) who has/have established or expanded a business. It is important the
Entrepreneur(s) has/have demonstrated signs of success and viability in the venture.
Sheldon Dingwall- Dingwall Guitars
Haylie Lashta- Warman Physiotherapy & Wellness
Holly Decker- Holly Decker Makeup Artistry
Jordan Boyes- Jordan Boyes Realty
Chelsey Harder- Passions Beauty Studio & The Barber Corner
Mackenzie Firby- Two Fifty Two Boutique
Jolene Watson- Clarity Coaching & Development

Business of the Year (Sponsored by Edwards School of Business):
A business which has demonstrated excellence in the areas they consider key to their
success. The winning business will have stated their critical success factors and clearly
demonstrated how they have achieved meeting their goals for these factors.
LB Distillers
Warm ‘n’ Cozy Personal Care Homes
Dutch Growers
North 49 Physical Therapy
Can-Seed Equipment Ltd
Al Anderson’s Source for Sports
Magnus Insulation & Fireproofing

Hall of Fame (Sponsored by RBC):
One individual or business will be inducted into the SABEX Hall of Fame each year. An
independent committee notifies the SABEX Project Team of the recipient. The recipient will be
a long-standing member of the Saskatoon region business community.
To Be Announced