The Saskatoon Chamber is proud to mark 31 years of SABEX!

Saskatoon’s premier business awards program, honouring businesses and non-profit organizations that exemplify excellence, innovation, and achievement in our community.

October 15, 2026

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Award Categories

Business of the Year

Description

When a business is able to demonstrate excellence all facets of its planning, execution and operations, it is a rare and remarkable achievement. They are recognized as leaders for the success they have achieved, and the high standards they have met, elevating Saskatoon as a leading city to live, work and succeed in business.

This award is presented to a Chamber member that embodies the values and attitude of Saskatoon’s go-forward business community and demonstrates excellence across all the areas SABEX honours and recognizes: safety, community investment, Indigenous relations, service, growth and entrepreneurial spirit. The award is co-presented by a Chamber Board Member and the award’s sponsor. The recipient is further recognized as the featured speaker at Chamber on Tap in December 2025.

Requirements

You are a business.
You are a member of the Saskatoon Chamber in good standing.
Your business is operating in the Saskatoon region at the time of the awards presentation.
Your business is financially viable.

*This award recipient is selected by the SABEX Adjudication Committee through the on-line Awardify application process.
SABEX Awards Business of the Year Sponsor KPMG

Community Impact

Description

Community-based organizations/businesses that help charities to foster a healthy business climate by contributing to the quality of life in our city. Thanks to the tireless efforts of their volunteers, vital programs and services, and social entrepreneurship, Saskatoon is a better place to live, work and build a business.

This award is presented to a community-based organization/business whose efforts are opening pathways for individuals to grow and thrive, delivering programs and services that are making a difference, and/or leading initiatives that will enhance our quality of life in Saskatoon today and tomorrow. This award is co-presented by a Chamber Board Member and the award’s sponsor.

Requirements

You are a community-based organization/business.
Your organization is operating in the Saskatoon region at the time of the awards presentation.
Your organization is financially viable.

*This award recipient is selected by the SABEX Adjudication Committee through the on-line Awardify application process.
SABEX Awards Community Impact Sponsor

Community Investment

Description

Through the volunteerism and generosity of their employees, philanthropic donations, and community sponsorships, businesses play a major role in the development and success of their home communities. In partnership with charities, institutions and non-profit agencies, they contribute more than money and time to great causes – they contribute to the success and quality of life of their neighbours.

This award is presented to a business whose donations, sponsorships and/or volunteerism has made a difference in the City of Saskatoon and helped to foster a climate where everyone has an opportunity to grow, succeed and thrive. The award is presented by a Chamber Board Member and the award’s sponsor.

Requirements

You are a business.
Your business is operating in the Saskatoon region at the time of the awards presentation.
Your business is financially viable.

*This award recipient is selected by the SABEX Adjudication Committee through the on-line Awardify application process.
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Small Business Growth

Description

Small businesses have a big role in Saskatoon’s economy. They create good local jobs. They contribute to the vibrancy and safety of our downtown, business districts and neighbourhoods. They provide quality goods and services right here, served up with a smile and “thank you” every time. And, when they grow, we all win.

This award is presented to a small business (1-50 employees) that has achieved growth in its profits, locations and/or workforce of 15% or more in the last year. The award is co-presented by a Chamber Board Member and the award’s sponsor.

Requirements

You are business.
Your business is operating in the Saskatoon region at the time of the awards presentation.
Your business is financially viable.

*This award recipient is selected by the SABEX Adjudication Committee through the on-line Awardify application process.
SABEX Awards New Business Venture Sponsor

Mistahi Mamîchîtowin

Description

Because our business community is situated on Treaty 6 territory and homeland of the Métis nation, we are committed to good relationships with Indigenous people in our city and region. For us, it means fostering and renewing relationships with Indigenous enterprises and integrating Indigenous ways of knowing and collaborating in how we do business.

This award recognizes a business or non-profit organization that is working to foster good relations with Indigenous people in our community, and promote economic reconciliation, through community investment, business partnerships and/or procurement. The award is co-presented by a Chamber Board Member and the award’s sponsor. The name of this award (Cree for “Great Pride In You”) was gifted to the Saskatoon Chamber in a special Pipe Ceremony.

Requirements

You are either a business or non-profit organization.
Your business is operating in the Saskatoon region at the time of the awards presentation.
Your business is financially viable.

*This award recipient is selected by the SABEX Adjudication Committee through the on-line Awardify application process.
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New Business

Description

Wealth creators. Risk-takers. Innovators. Entrepreneurs. Their success is important to celebrate. Their new ventures create possibilities and opportunities for everyone involved, creating wealth, jobs and new opportunities as they grow from a simple start-up into a strong and sustainable businesses.

This award is presented to a new business that has demonstrated steady growth and profitability over a 1-3 year period and has successfully positioned itself as an emerging leader and contributor to Saskatoon’s economic development. The award is co-presented by a Chamber Board Member and the award’s sponsor.

Requirements

You are business.
Your business has operated in the Saskatoon region for a minimum of 1-3 years at the time of the awards presentation.
Your business is financially viable.

*This award recipient is selected by the SABEX Adjudication Committee through the on-line Awardify application process.
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Women for Women

Description

When women entrepreneurs succeed, we all win. Their growing companies create jobs and economic opportunities for others. They also serve as role models, advancing the careers of other women or inspiring them to start their own businesses.

This award is presented to a growing woman-owned business that inspires, empowers, and contributes to the success of others, particularly women, and stands out as a role model for others to follow. The award is co-presented by a Chamber Board Member and the award’s sponsor.

Requirements

You are a business that is owned or partially owned by a woman.
Your business is operating in the Saskatoon region at the time of the awards presentation.
Your business is financially viable.

*This award recipient is selected by the SABEX Adjudication Committee through the on-line Awardify application process.
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Spirit of Saskatoon

Description

With so much to offer, Saskatoon has something for everyone. Shops and eateries, restaurants and bars, stay-and-play hotels, galleries and museums, cultural attractions – behind every door is an opportunity to discover Saskatoon’s warm hospitality and welcoming spirit.

This award is presented to a business or organization that reflects this spirit in the way that they serve visitors and customers, providing memorable and made-in-Saskatoon hospitality time after time. The award is co-presented by a Chamber Board Member and the award’s sponsor.

Requirements

You are either a business or non-profit organization.
Your business is operating in the Saskatoon region at the time of the awards presentation.
Your business is financially viable.

*This award recipient is selected by the SABEX Adjudication Committee through the on-line Awardify application process.
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Industry Leader of the Year

Description

Clear vision. Strong values. Innovative and driven. Respected voices in their industries. These are the qualities that set industry leaders apart. Their decisions and actions set the tone and pace of business in their sectors. And, the growth of their own companies is a win for Saskatoon’s economy where local workers, suppliers and other businesses can ride their momentum and grow as well.

This award honours an industry leader who has made significant contributions to their industry and Saskatoon’s economy, and has demonstrated exemplary leadership in business and our community. The award is co-presented by a Chamber Board Member and the award’s sponsor.

*This award recipient is specially selected by the SABEX Adjudication Committee and Chamber Board of Directors.

Hall of Fame

Description

Induction into the SABEX Hall of Fame is awarded to a leading business or organization whose long-standing and significant contributions to Saskatoon’s economic growth, and the success of its business community, are worthy of lasting recognition.

*This award recipient is specially selected by the SABEX Adjudication Committee and Chamber Board of Directors.
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Family Business of the Year

Description

Family-owned enterprises are unique in the challenges they face and the contributions they make. Managing both family and business dynamics while meeting the needs of other employees and their families can be tough. But when they get it right, the results are amazing: for the founder who started it, the next generation leading it, and the local community surrounding it.

This award is specially selected by the Family Business Association Saskatoon Board of Directors and presented to a multi-generational family enterprise whose contributions to Saskatoon’s economic growth and quality of life deserve city-wide recognition. The award is adjudicated by the Chamber’s Family Business Council (operating as FBAS) and co-presented by its Chair and the award’s sponsor.

*This award is specially selected by the Family Business Association Saskatoon Board of Directors.

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2026 SPOTLIGHT

The Chamber is proud to shine a spotlight on these outstanding leaders for their contributions to Saskatoon and our business community.

Sheri and Woody are excited to be back for another year hosting the Chamber’s SABEX Awards! They’re pretty sure that hosting an event as legendary as this is a bad idea… but that’s never stopped them before!