For Immediate Release
(Fort McMurray, AB September , 2022) – The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the nominee finalists for the 2022 Business Awards. The winners will be announced at the Business Awards Celebration, presented by ATB, MNP, and Muessle Flett Law LLP, ending the Small Business Week Celebrations on Friday, October 28 at Keyano Theatre and Arts Centre.
“The excitement for the Business Awards Celebration is tangible. We have an incredible business community in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo, and it is an honour to be able to recognize and celebrate them,” says Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dianna de Sousa.
The full list of award finalists is as follows:
Indigenous Business, presented by Birch Mountain Enterprise LLP
Ginger's Bannock House
McKay Metis Group
APE Maintenance
Amy Keller-Rempp Art
YMM Dance
Female Leadership, presented by Bouchier
Melanie Antoine
Helen Killhorn
Melinda Richter
Ruchi Pachauri / Ami Mavani
Crystal Young
Emerging Entrepreneur, presented by Startup YMM
55 Pick Up
Kumon
Vino Jelly Gourmet
Kid Drop
Environment and Sustainability, presented by Suncor
Coverall
Pure Air
Fort McMurray Airport Authority
Adaptation Award, presented by Summit GM
Sparksman Transportation
Earls
Harvard Media
Corporate-Social Collaboration, presented by Canadian Natural Resources Limited
Birch Mountain Enterprise LLP
Earls
Akron Engineering
Hospitality and Tourism, presented by Fort McMurray Airport Authority
East Village Pub
Christina Lake Lodge
True Health / Infinity Massage
Youth Entrepreneur, presented by Community Futures, Wood Buffalo
Muscle Mama Fitness
Red River Company
Business of the Year – Under 20 Employees, presented by Brignall Equipment Solutions Ltd
Muscle Mama Fitness
YMM Dance
Kid Drop
Ginger’s Bannock House
Exhale Yoga & Barre
Harvard Media
Business of the Year – 21-99 Employees, presented by Melanie Galea - RE/MAX Fort McMurray
Sparksman Transportation
Coverall
Fort McMurray Airport Authority
East Village pub
Business of the Year – Over 100 Employees, presented by Imperial Oil
Earls
McKay Metis Group
APE Maintenance
Summit GM
Lifetime Business Achievement, presented by Hines Health Services
Winner to be announced live at the Awards Gala
Franchise Business, presented by Mix 103.7 FM and Cruz 101.5FM
Earls
Aloha Mind Math
Kumon
Summit GM
The Business Awards were open to public nomination. A vetting process ensued, and nominee finalists and winners were determined by a specially formed selection committee.
Nominee finalists are also eligible for the People’s Choice Awards. Voting is open now! Vote for your favourite business by visiting the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce Website.
Tickets are on sale now for the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce 2022 Business Awards Celebration, presented by ATB, MNP, and Muessle Flett Law LLP! The celebration will begin at 6pm on Friday, October 28 and will include lots of live, local entertainment, good food and excellent networking and camaraderie.
Tickets are available at https://tickets.keyano.ca/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent1071.html
To learn more about the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, visit www.fortmcmurraychamber.ca/businessawards
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About the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce:
No city or region can develop or flourish without a critical mass of individuals investing time, money, and effort into building a future for themselves, their families, and their communities. Our purpose is to cultivate an environment that supports business success in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo through advocacy and member-focused programs.
The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting business growth and development, advocating for sound public policy, and serving our members with outstanding programs and benefits. The Chamber of Commerce is the premier advocate of the region’s business community, representing hundreds of members across the region with one voice.
For more information:
Dianna de Sousa
ed@fortmcmurraychamber.ca
(250) 893-1699