Over 300 groups to attend Business Excellence Awards in Strathmore

Strathmore's annual Business Excellence Awards will be hosted during the evening in Strathmore on Friday (Oct. 25).

The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Strathmore Civic Centre and will be emceed by 104.5 More Country's morning show host Keesyn Glawson.

The event will also feature a full banquet and a plated dinner.

There are 13 different categories for the awards, from nonprofit of the year to best agricultural business. Over 300 local groups have been nominated, with a panel of independent judges choosing who will receive an award.

Tickets for the show sold out on Thursday, and the event is expected to last until around 11 p.m.

The Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce took over the award ceremony from Newsy Neighbour several years ago.