Red Deer Chamber names 21 finalists for 2026 Business of the Year Awards
An independent adjudication committee of local business leaders selected the finalists across seven award categories.
The Red Deer District Chamber has revealed the 21 finalists for its 2026 Business of the Year Awards, recognizing organizations and individuals across Central Alberta. An independent adjudication committee of local business leaders selected finalists in seven categories: Small Business, Emerging Businessperson/Business, Innovation, Business Leader, Large Business, New Business, and Not-for-Profit of the Year.
Among the finalists are Craddyshack Southern BBQ, Shaper Image Hair Design and Transpera Technologies for Small Business; Phil Warren of 53 on Ross, Brittany Davies of Social Shift Wellness and Landon Wynia of Waste Be Gone for Emerging Businessperson/Business; and Central Alberta Dermatology, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology and Restore Wellness for the Innovation Award. Business Leader of the Year finalists include Andrew Rocha of ATB, Joe Whitbread of Joe Social Media and Nancy Paish of Red Deer Regional Airport.
Large Business finalists are Canadian Closet, Fortis Alberta Inc. and The Coverall Shop, while New Business finalists include Clarity at Work, Grey Marketing and Rouge Marketing. Rounding out the list, the Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre, Community Foundation of Central Alberta and The Lending Cupboard Society of Alberta are up for Not-for-Profit of the Year.
Winners have already been determined but will remain confidential until the awards ceremony, set for 6 to 10 p.m. on October 21 at the Red Deer Polytechnic Arts Centre. Tickets are available through the Red Deer District Chamber's website.
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