(submitted photo/Battlefords Chamber of Commerce)

By battlefordsNOW staff

BBEX

Finalists named for 2025 Battlefords Business Excellence Awards

Sep 3, 2025 | 12:54 PM

The Battlefords business community is gearing up for one of its biggest nights of the year.

Finalists have been announced for the 31st annual Battlefords Business Excellence (BBEX) Awards, with the gala set for Nov. 6 at the Don Ross Community Centre in North Battleford.

Presented by Gold Eagle Casino, the awards are seen as the highest recognition for local businesses. For co-chair Samantha Weber, it’s about shining a light on the people and organizations shaping the community.

“The BBEX Awards showcase the immense talent and entrepreneurial spirit of the Battlefords business community,” she said in a statement.

“These finalists have demonstrated remarkable achievements, resilience and a commitment to service and community.”

Riderville

Now for the Hard Part

Dec 10, 2025

Seniors Scene

Christmas is Coming

Dec 09, 2025

Grey Cup!!!

Everything you wanted and more

Nov 21, 2025

Recognizing customer service, new ventures and community spirit

The Heather Guthrie Customer Service Star Award (sponsored by Swanson Gryba & Company) is awarded to a business, owner or entrepreneur who demonstrates excellence in customer service and hospitality, with leadership that positively impacts their work.

• Boutique Noir Inc.
• CJV The Carpet People
• Gold Eagle Lodge
• K&K Glass Inc.
• Moon’s Kitchen
• Splish Splash Auto, RV & Pet Wash
• Stil Boutique & Beauty Inc.

The New Business Venture Award (sponsored by SIIT – Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology) honours businesses that have been operating for more than one year but less than three, including expansions of existing ventures.

• Eston’s Place
• ZEL Safety Services Inc.

The Community Contribution Award (sponsored by SaskTel) recognizes businesses that support recreation, amateur sports, arts and culture, charitable groups or other community initiatives.

• Bralin Technology Solutions
• Caleb Village Retirement Community
• Home Hardware Building Centre North Battleford
• Splish Splash Auto, RV & Pet Wash
• Swanson Gryba & Company

Spotlight on non-profits, entrepreneurs and small business

The Impact Award (sponsored by Innovation Federal Credit Union) is presented to a non-profit or charitable organization that improves life in the Battlefords through community projects and programs.

• Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc.
• Battlefords Early Years Family Resource Centre
• Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre Inc.
• BGC Battlefords
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Battlefords
• Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords Inc.
• Kanaweyimik Child & Family Services + Western Development Museum Partnership for Reconciliation

The Young Entrepreneur Award (sponsored by Northwest Community Futures) for entrepreneurs 35 and under who have demonstrated success and viability in their business ventures.

• Amanda Arcand – Bodywise Piercing
• Cayla Ellis – Annette’s School of Dance
• Landon Libbey – Lakeside Environmental Ltd.
• Clarissa and Darvin Scheidl – Birdies Golf Lounge
• Jackson Tady – The Armoury Brewing Co.

The Micro Business Award (sponsored by TD Canada Trust) recognizes small businesses or home offices with five or fewer employees that show sustainable performance, strong customer service and community involvement.

• Birdies Golf Lounge
• Culligan Water – North Battleford
• Eston’s Place
• Jety Builders Ltd.
• Lakeside Environmental Ltd.

The Agriculture and Agri-Business Award (sponsored by Fisher’s Drug Store) celebrates agricultural businesses that demonstrate diversification, innovation, sound practices, safety and community involvement.

• 4Suns Ag Solutions Ltd.
• Nachtegaele Agri Services Inc.
• Prairie AG
• Seed 2 Leaf Environmental Consulting Inc.

The Members’ Choice Award (sponsored by Bralin Technology Solutions Ltd.) is the only category decided by Chamber of Commerce members, recognizing ventures that have shown excellence and strong performance in the past year.

• Battlefords District Food & Resource Centre
• Café 4 U
• Caleb Village Retirement Community
• Fisher’s Drug Store
• The Battlefords Regional News Optimist

More than awards

Beyond the competitive categories, Ultra Print Services Ltd. has already been chosen for the Heritage Award, sponsored by Scotiabank. The Battlefords Business Hall of Fame inductee will be announced at the gala.

The evening will also include the presentation of the Stan Wychopen Memorial BBEX Scholarship, a $2,000 award to a North West College student in a business program.

Finally, the BBEX Business of the Year, sponsored by the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board, will be revealed from among the top finalists across all categories.

—

cjnbnews@pattisonmedia.com