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Red Deer District Chamber Announces 2026 Business of the Year Finalists

The Red Deer District Chamber has announced the finalists for the 2026 Business of the Year Awards presented by Servus Credit Union, recognizing outstanding businesses, organizations, emerging businesspeople and leaders making an impact across Central Alberta.

An independent adjudication committee made up of local business leaders reviewed this year’s nominations and selected 21 finalists across seven award categories.

The 2026 finalists are:

Small Business of the Year

  • Craddyshack Southern BBQ
  • Sharper Image Hair Design
  • Transpera Technologies
Emerging Businessperson/Business of the Year
  • Phil Warren, 53 on Ross
  • Brittany Davies, Social Shift Wellness
  • Landon Wynia, Waste Be Gone
Innovation Award
  • Central Alberta Dermatology
  • Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
  • Restore Wellness
Business Leader of the Year
  • Andrew Rocha – ATB
  • Joe Whitbread – Joe Social Media
  • Nancy Paish – Red Deer Regional Airport
Large Business of the Year
  • Canadian Closet
  • Fortis Alberta Inc.
  • The Coverall Shop
New Business of the Year
  • Clarity at Work
  • Grey Marketing
  • Rogue Marketing
Not-for-Profit of the Year
  • Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre
  • Community Foundation of Central Alberta
  • The Lending Cupboard Society of Alberta
The Business of the Year Awards celebrate the achievements, innovation, leadership and contributions of organizations and individuals who help make Central Alberta a thriving place to live, work and do business.

The winners have been determined and will remain confidential until they are revealed at the 2026 Business of the Year Awards ceremony on October 21st at Red Deer Polytechnic Arts Centre.

Tickets for the 2026 Business of the Year Awards are now available. Join the Red Deer District Chamber in celebrating this year's finalists and discovering who will take home the top honours in each category.
 

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