Red Deer Chamber names 2026 Business of the Year award winners
Seven local businesses and leaders were honoured after a committee selected finalists from more than 120 nominees.
The Red Deer District Chamber handed out its 2026 Business of the Year Awards during its 43rd annual ceremony, held Wednesday evening at the Red Deer Polytechnic Arts Centre. A committee of local business leaders narrowed down more than 120 nominees to 21 finalists before selecting the winners across seven categories.
Craddyshack Southern BBQ won Small Business of the Year, while The Coverall Shop took Large Business of the Year. Restore Wellness received the Innovation Award, and The Lending Cupboard was named Not-for-Profit of the Year. Brittany Davies of Social Shift Wellness won Emerging Businessperson of the Year, Nancy Paish of the Red Deer Regional Airport was named Business Leader of the Year, and Rouge Marketing was recognized as New Business of the Year.
Chamber CEO Frank Creasey said the awards highlight the innovation, perseverance and community spirit that define Red Deer's business community, adding that the region benefits when local businesses thrive. Rajesh Ramakrishnan of Servus Credit Union, one of the award sponsors, also congratulated the winners, saying their success reflects the strength of Red Deer's entrepreneurial community.
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