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October 13, 2022

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Award Categories

MISTAHI MAMÎCÎHÎTOWIN

Mistahi Mamîcîhîtowin Award (Great Pride in You)

Because our business community is situated on Treaty 6 territory and Homeland of the Métis people, we are committed to good relationships with Indigenous people in our city and region. For us, it means fostering and renewing positive relationships with Indigenous enterprises and integrating Indigenous ways of knowing and collaborating in how we do business. This award recognizes a small Saskatoon Business or non-profit organization (1-50 employees) and a big Saskatoon Business or non-profit organization (50+ employees) 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, Indigenous Elder, and the award’s sponsor. The name of this award was gifted to the Saskatoon Chamber in a special Pipe Ceremony.

SPONSORED BY:

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COMMUNITY INVESTMENT

Community Investment Award

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 nonprofit 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 co-presented by a Chamber Board Member and the award’s sponsor.

SPONSORED BY:

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NEW BUSINESS VENTURE

New Business Venture Award

Any new and successful business venture is something to celebrate – for the business owner who launches it, the employees who help drive it, and the local economy that benefits from it. A new venture creates a world of possibilities and opportunities for those it touches, creating wealth, jobs and new opportunities as it grows from a simple start-up into a strong and sustainable business. 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.

SPONSORED BY:

SABEX Awards New Business Venture Sponsor

COMMUNITY IMPACT

Community Impact Award

Community-based organizations and charities help 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 non-profit organization 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 award’s sponsor.

SPONSORED BY:

SABEX Awards Community Impact Sponsor

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Entrepreneurship Award

Wealth creators. Risk-takers. Innovators. Entrepreneurs. They are the engines of our economy. They are the heart of healthy and successful communities. And, because they have the courage and conviction to build a business, we all win. This award is presented to an entrepreneur who embodies the enterprising spirit of our city and has successfully started or scaled a new business. The award is co-presented by a Chamber Board Member and the award’s sponsor.

SPONSORED BY:

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SPIRIT OF SASKATOON

Spirit of Saskatoon Award

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 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, Tourism Saskatoon and/or the award’s sponsor.

SPONSORED BY:

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SAFETY CULTURE

Safety Culture Award

Ensuring safe operations and keeping employees, customers and communities safe is vital to the success and performance of any business, large or small. When businesses commit to high safety standards and focus on the well-being of their people and neighbours, it helps them attract and retain both employees and customers, contributing to growth and a thriving business climate in Saskatoon. This award is presented to a business that fosters a strong safety culture through training, development, and continuous improvement and demonstrates a commitment to the care and protection of its people, environment and customers. The award is co-presented by a Chamber Board Member and the award’s sponsor.

SPONSORED BY:

WorkSafe Logo

GROWTH

Growth

In business, growth is the goal. It takes careful planning, a steady hand, a keen sense of the market, and patience but when that goal is achieved, it can be one of the most exciting times for any business, large or small. The new jobs, facilities and/or market opportunities that come with growth are a win for the business and Saskatoon’s economy where local workers, suppliers and other businesses can ride the momentum and open their own doors to growth as well. This award is presented to a small business (1-50 employees) and a big business (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.

SPONSORED BY:

SABEX Awards COVID Grit Sponsor

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Business of the Year

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 award’s sponsor. The recipient is further recognized as the featured speaker at Chamber on Tap in December 2022.

SPONSORED BY:

SABEX Awards Business of the Year Sponsor KPMG

BUSINESS HALL OF FAME

Business Hall of Fame

Those inducted into Saskatoon’s Business Hall of Fame come from different backgrounds, sectors and enterprises but they all share a love for our city, a passion for business and a commitment to help others succeed. Unlike other SABEX Awards which are presented annually, this honour is bestowed only in exceptional circumstances where an individual or business has made lasting and important contributions to our city and business community. This award is co-presented by a Chamber Board Member and award’s sponsor.

SPONSORED BY:

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2022 SABEX HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

HALL OF FAME

Sherwood & Elaine Sharfe

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.

The Sharfe Family certainly meet this standard. Together, Sherwood and Elaine Sharfe have built a business that has thrived for nearly 50 years. In that time, they have enriched many lives, and contributed to our collective quality of life, through their philanthropy in education, the arts and important community initiatives. They have been strong advocates for human rights, citizenship and inclusion through their work with the Concentus Citizenship Education Foundation. And, they have provided many with a platform to build their own success in the jobs, experiences and incomes they have provided over 5 decades in business.

Theirs is an outstanding legacy in business and community service that deserves city-wide recognition and a place of honour in the SABEX Hall of Fame.

Learn more about this year’s inductees:

Remai Modern Recognition

Saskatoon Star Phoenix

Red Cross Humanitarians of the Year 2018 (1)

Red Cross Humanitarians of the Year

Concentus Citizenship Education Foundation

The SABEX Awards is Saskatoon’s premier business awards program honouring Saskatoon businesses and non-profit organizations in our community that exemplify high performance, excellence and achievement.