Celebrating Excellence: The 2025 Business of the Year Awards presented by Servus Credit Union

The Red Deer District Chamber is proud to shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements, innovation, and community impact of local businesses and leaders who continue to shape Central Alberta at the 2025 Business of the Year Awards, presented by Servus Credit Union. This signature event will take place on Wednesday, October 15th, at the Red Deer Polytechnic Arts Centre. The Business of the Year Awards celebrate excellence across multiple categories, recognizing businesses both large and small, community organizations, and the individuals who embody leadership and entrepreneurial spirit.

This is more than an awards night, it’s an experience.

This year’s awards spotlight innovation, leadership, and community impact across multiple categories, including:

ATB New Business of the Year
Recognizing start-ups that are already making an impact:

• Booyah Bagels 
• Grey Marketing Co.
• SD Wellness Ltd.

Payworks Innovation Award
Celebrating innovation, creativity, and forward-thinking solutions:

• Legend Water Corporation
• Transpera Technologies 
• Red Deer Polytechnic – Division of Applied Research 

Servus Credit Union Small Business of the Year
Honoring the backbone of our local economy:

• 53 on Ross 
• Beyond Insurance 
• The Chemist Drugstore 

Business Leader of the Year
Recognizing individuals who exemplify leadership and vision:

• Brenda Grosenick, Alberta Institute of Massage 
• Chris Windrim, BILD 
• Michael Heinzlmeir, Pure | Elevate Your Health 

Emerging Business Person of the Year
Celebrating young entrepreneurs and rising leaders:

• Bryce Kander, Central Alberta Real Estate Investor Network
• Whitney Benson, CaptiveSimple
• Jessa April P. Fiel, Terrific Feet Nursing Footcare

Rotary Club of Red Deer Non-Profit Organization of the Year
Honoring organizations making an impact in our community:

• Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter
• The Mustard Seed Red Deer
• Youth HQ 

Large Business of the Year
Recognizing enterprises that continue to thrive and give back:

• Cremac Metal Products 
• PASS Electric Inc. 
• The Phone Experts 

Why Attend?
The Business of the Year Awards are more than just recognition, they are a celebration of Red Deer’s vibrant business community. Guests can look forward to:

• Networking with business leaders and professionals
• Being inspired by stories of innovation and success
• Celebrating the achievements of businesses and organizations making a difference in Central Alberta

Event Details
Wednesday, October 15, 2025  6:00 – 10:00pm
Red Deer Polytechnic Arts Centre
 
Help us recognize the outstanding businesses, leaders, and organizations that make Red Deer such an incredible place to live, work, and grow. Purchase your tickets today and be part of one of the most inspiring evenings of the year!

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Presented by Servus Credit Union
The Chamber is proud to partner with Servus Credit Union as the presenting sponsor of the 2025 Business of the Year Awards. Their continued support helps make this celebration of excellence possible.