One of Swift Current's most prestigious business awards is celebrating a special anniversary this year.
Lindsay Gerbrandt with the Swift Current Chamber Of Commerce provides details on this year's Swift Current Business Excellence Awards.
"Not only is it our Swift Current Business Excellence Awards, but it's the 25th anniversary of the SCBEX awards. So the 25th time we're going to celebrate all these great local businesses."
In honor of this achievement, Gerbrandt says there is now yet another chance to recognize and celebrate local businesses.
"So there's a tenth award and that award is Employer Of The Year. So, kind of a high honor that we can bestow upon a business. So again, if you know someone make sure you are nominating them."
In total, there will be nine awards open to public nomination along with Member Business Of The Year and the Hall Of Fame Inductee.
In addition, Gerbrandt adds that an important aspect of businesses in our region is not just the business they do but also the support they give to the entire community. She says the SCBEX awards provide an opportunity to recognize and support these businesses back.
Also, new this year is a change to the Home-Based business category to Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year.
Nominations are now open and will remain so until August 31st with the ceremony taking place in October.
In a press release from the Chamber details of award winner selection was revealed.
"Our selection committee (2022 SCBEX Award winners) will choose the top 3 finalists in each Award category once nominations close. Our Member Business of the Year and Hall of Fame recipients will be announced from September 21-28th.
Big Reveal Event – September 28. This is an invitational event for all nominees and sponsors. The top 3 finalists in each Award category will be announced, plus some special presentations for our 25th Anniversary. These top 3 finalists will then go on to the SCBEX Awards Gala where the winner in each Award category will be announced.
SCBEX Awards Gala – October 27 – Many extra features for the Gala will be added this year, and special edition SCBEX Awards will be handed out to commemorate our milestone 25th Anniversary. This event will be livestreamed and our entire community is welcome to join in the celebration of community excellence!"
With respect to any other special additions being made this year to recognize this silver anniversary, Gerbrandt says that people will have to wait and see for some of the surprises but did add that people will notice that the actual awards will look a little different this year as they will be embracing this silver celebration.
Chamber Board Chairperson, Mark Clements shared the excitement regarding the upcoming awards in the news press release.
"Regularly recognizing the efforts of our business community is a staple of our local Chamber. Reaching a milestone of 25 years of our SCBEX awards is something we definitely want to honor. We are excited to celebrate the successes of our Chamber members over the past year, as well as take the time to acknowledge the people that have got us to where we are as a business community. Look forward to seeing you there!"
More information and nomination forms can be found here.