Join us for the 42nd Annual Business Excellence Awards!
Home Grown Excellence
Awards Categories:
Corporate Business of the Year
Local Business of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Award
BIPOC Business of the Year
Business Person of the Year
Micro Business of the Year
New Business of the Year
Excellence in Entertainment and Attractions
Excellence in Environmental Impact
Excellence in Food and Beverage
Excellence in Not For Profit and Community Service
Excellence in Promotion and Marketing
Excellence in Hospitality Award
Excellence in Customer Service - Retail
Excellence in Customer Service - Non-Retail
Excellence in Community Involvement
Guest Speaker: Doug Griffiths is the President & CEO of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, a role that allows him to combine his lifelong passion for building strong, sustainable communities with his commitment to supporting business success. He believes that strong communities are the foundation for thriving businesses, effective leadership, and a high quality of life for all. Doug is a former Alberta Minister of Municipal Affairs and the author of "13 Ways To Kill Your Community.
Doug’s career journey is as dynamic as it is impactful. After starting as a teacher, he spent 13 years as an elected Member of the Alberta Legislative Assembly, championing initiatives to strengthen communities across the province. Following his time in politics, Doug launched a successful consulting firm, helping communities and municipalities across North America overcome challenges, implement meaningful change, and achieve sustainable growth.
Now, at the helm of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, Doug brings his bold, no-nonsense approach and innovative ideas to support Edmonton’s business community. He sees his diverse career experiences as the perfect preparation for this role, and he is driven by the goal of making Edmonton Canada’s best place to build resilient, prosperous businesses.
In his downtime, Doug loves to explore new destinations with his wife Sue and their two sons, savoring great food, wine, and conversation along the way. An avid gardener and dedicated writer, Doug is currently working on his third book —a project that reflects his belief in the power of ideas to shape a better future.
We’re now looking for sponsors for the 42nd Annual Business Excellence Awards!
This is a fantastic chance to showcase your business, support the celebration of local excellence, and be part of one of Prince George’s most anticipated events.
Holiday Tickets Open December 1st 2026 till January 4th 2027:
Holiday Ticket Sale Member Fee: $125 +GST
Holiday Ticket Sale Future Member Fee: $150 +GST
Holiday Ticket Sale Table of 8: $1050 +GST
Early Bird Tickets Open January 5th 2027 till April 1st 2027:
Early Bird Member Fee: $150 +GST
Early Bird Future Member Fee: $175 +GST
Early Bird Table of 8: $1100 +GST
Regular Ticket Sales Only Open April 2nd 2027:
Full Price Member Fee: $175 +GST
Full Price Future Member Fee: $199 +GST
Full Price Table of 8: $1200 +GST