Finalists and special award recipients for the 2026 ABEX Awards will be announced at the ABEX Awards Gala on September 26, 2026, at TCU Place in Saskatoon.

Special Award Recipients

Saskatchewan Business Hall of Fame Inductee: Awarded to a long-standing Saskatchewan business that has demonstrated sustained success and made a significant contribution to the province's economic growth and prosperity.

  • Alliance Energy Ltd. (Regina)

Business Leader of the Year, sponsored by the University of Saskatchewan: Presented to an individual who exemplifies outstanding business vision, leadership, and achievement, while serving as a role model and mentor within the business community.

  • Doug Emsley, President & CEO, Security Services Corp (Regina)

Community Leader of the Year, presented by SaskEnergy: Presented to an individual who has made a positive and lasting impact in Saskatchewan through volunteerism, community leadership, and philanthropy.

  • Silvia Martini, President & CEO, Interlink Research Inc.

Roger Phillips Chamber Builder Award: Named in honour of former Chamber Board Member and ABEX founder Roger Phillips, this award recognizes an individual who has shown an enduring commitment of time, intelligence, and leadership to strengthening the Chamber network in Saskatchewan.

  • Bruce Anderson, Managing Partner, b-creative group

Finalists: Application-Based Awards

Community Involvement Award, sponsored by Saskatchewan Blue Cross

Boss Plumbing Ltd. (Saskatoon)

Grimes Sales & Service (Lampman)

North Fringe Industrial Technologies Inc. (Nipawin)

One Heart Training (Regina)

Tom Agencies Ltd. (Outlook)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award

CherryBlossom Event Planning and Decorations Inc. (Saskatoon)

Darling Creations by Jenn (Warman)

First Nations Insurance Services (Prince Albert)

JTM Business Solutions (Saskatoon)

Scotiabank (Saskatoon)

Growth & Expansion Award for Medium & Large Business, sponsored by CN

Aquifer Group of Companies (Saskatoon)

Dakota Dunes Resort (Whitecap)

HBI Office Plus Inc. (Regina)

STC Industrial Group (Saskatoon)

Growth & Expansion Award for Small Business, sponsored by PFM Capital

Atlas York Insurance (Saskatoon)

New West Concrete Group (Fort Qu'Appelle)

Stu's Indoor Golf Limited (Warman)

The Corner Office CFO (Regina)

Tom Agencies Ltd. (Outlook)

Indigenous Business Leadership Award, sponsored by Cameco

Miyosiwin Salon Spa (Regina)

Optek Solutions (Corman Park)

STC Industrial Group (Saskatoon)

Tangles Hair & Beauty Salon (Regina)

Innovation Award, sponsored by Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Aquifer Group of Companies (Saskatoon)

Clarity Coaching & Development (Warman)

Dakota Dunes Resort (Whitecap)

MAX Power Mining Corporation (Saskatoon)

Panko Collaborative Law (Saskatoon)

Marketing Award, sponsored by WJ Agency

Atlas York Insurance (Saskatoon)

Bellezza Moda Beauty and Fashion Ltd. (Regina)

Dias Geophysical (Saskatoon)

Lake Country Co-op (Prince Albert)

The Prairie Grazer (Saskatoon)

Non-Profit Impact Award

Canadian Western Agribition (Regina)

SIMSA – Saskatchewan Industrial & Mining Suppliers Association Inc. (Saskatoon)

Saskatchewan Trucking Association (Regina)

TCU Place (Saskatoon)

Service Award

Bellezza Moda Beauty and Fashion LTD (Regina)

MAGNUS Construction Services (Saskatoon)

One Heart Training (Regina)

Saskatoon Fire & Flood (Saskatoon)

Thiessen Safety Consulting (Warman)

Workplace Excellence Award, sponsored by CPHR Saskatchewan

Cornerstone Insurance (Prince Albert)

Engcomp Engineering & Computing Professionals Inc. (Saskatoon)

Harbour Landing Village (Regina)

Saskatoon Fire & Flood (Saskatoon)

STC Industrial Group (Saskatoon)

Young Entrepreneur Award, sponsored by Virtus Group

Tanner Brightman, Golden Ticket Sports (Regina)

Cody Demerais, Limitless Gear Clothing Corp (Birch Hills)

Ceanna Bruce, Pro Works Painting (Moose Jaw)

Amanda Kobylka & Justin Stupak, Stu's Indoor Golf Limited (Warman)

Kearcy Bradley & Karling Bradley, The Comms Wellness Collective (Saskatoon)