Nominations are now open for the Estevan Business Excellence Awards (EBEX), and the Estevan Chamber of Commerce's popular summer golf tournament is back in July. Executive Director Merissa Scarlett joined the SUN 102 morning show to share how these events boost local business pride — and why your input matters.
“It can feel really good to get a nomination. It just shows that you’re being recognized for the work you’re doing, and we need to really reward our business leaders and owners and employees.”
— Merissa Scarlett, Executive Director, Estevan Chamber of Commerce
Check out the full interview below.
Quick facts: 2025 EBEX Awards
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Event date: Friday, October 24, 2025 at Southeast College
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Nomination deadline: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
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Categories include: Outstanding Service, Community Involvement, Growth & Expansion, Young Entrepreneur of the Year, New Business Venture, Outstanding Employee, Diversity in the Workplace, Social Impact, Business of the Year, and the Nick & Verna Morsky Business Hall of Fame
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Eligibility: Open to all Estevan-region businesses and individuals, whether nominated by others or self-nominated
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Financials: Required for select categories; submitted directly to MNP, who also handles confidential judging outside the region
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Past Nick & Verna Morsky Business Hall of Fame Winners:
2023: Bert Baxter Trucking
2019: Hirsch Construction
2017: Turnbull Excavating Ltd./Ed Turnbull
2015: Barry Bridges - McDougall- Gauley Law
2013: Doris and Ray Frehlick
Sereggela Family
Symons Family
2011: Walter Senchuk
Ron Wanner
Nick & Verna Morsky
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Make your nominations today: Estevan Business Excellence (EBEX) Awards 2025
Quick facts: Estevan Chamber of Commerce Networking on the Green Golf Tournament
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Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
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Location: TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club
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Format: Texas Scramble, team of four
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Start: Registration at 12 p.m., shotgun start at 1 p.m.
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Extras: Mulligans, putting string, prizes, burgers and plenty of networking
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Sponsorships: A few hole sponsor spots still available
Find out more:
Web: estevanchamber.ca
Email: admin@estevanchamber.ca
Phone: (306) 634-2828
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Primary Contact:
Merissa Scarlett, Executive Director
executivedirector@estevanchamber.ca