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By Dave Lueneberg

Business

2026 Business Awards finalists revealed by Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce

Sep 22, 2026 | 5:00 AM

The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce has unveiled its list of 30 finalists for next month’s Business Awards.

In a release Monday, the Chamber says “ten award categories will recognize businesses, organizations and individuals for their contributions in areas including innovation, customer service, employment, entrepreneurship, community building, reconciliation and long-standing business excellence.”

President and CEO Cyndi Crane calls the events one of her favourite nights of the year, because it gives the organization an opportunity to celebrate the people behind the area’s business community.

Below are the full list of finalists for the 2026 Business Awards:

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EnergySmart Canada
Good Samaritan Society
Southern Alberta Community Living Association

Business Innovation Award

EFS-plastics Alberta Inc.
EnergySmart Canada
Greener Homes

Business of the Year Award

Collaborative Strategies Consulting Inc.
McCain Foods
Meibel Consulting Ltd.

Employer of the Year Award

Cedar Ridge Homes
Elate Salon & Spa
YMCA of Lethbridge

Excellence in Customer Service Award

Founders Cafe & Bakery
Ramton Homes Ltd.
The Rose and Thistle Flower Shop

Legacy of Excellence Award

Cornerstone Funeral Home Ltd.
Flexahopper Plastics Ltd.
Training Inc.

Non-Profit of the Year Award

Aurora Centre of SW AB Sexual Violence and Child Advocacy Support Services
Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation
MyCityCare

Outstanding New Venture Award

Brim & Barrel
Founders Cafe & Bakery
Mom & Me Academy

Spirit of Reconciliation Award

Community Futures Lethbridge Region
Southern Alberta Art Gallery Maansiksikaitsitapiitsinikssin
Untethered Heart Counselling

Young Business Professional Award

Olawumi Fasimirin
Shaye Paull
Bradley Wynder

The recipients will be announced during a ceremony on Thursday, October 22, at the Coast Hotel and Conference Centre.

Tickets are still available through the Chamber’s website.

by Dave Lueneberg