The Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce celebrated local entrepreneurship and community leadership on Thursday, unveiling the recipients of the 2026 Business Excellence Awards during Small Business Week.
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The annual event, held at the WLS LLP Stockade Convention Centre at the Lloyd Ex, honoured businesses, organizations and individuals across 13 categories.
Harris Electric emerged as a double winner, taking home both the Business of the Year and Community Champion awards. Wendy Plandowski was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for years of dedicated business leadership and service to the community.
“Small business week is an important opportunity to recognize the entrepreneurs, tradespeople, professional service providers and home-based businesses that help shape Lloydminster’s economy and community character,” the Chamber said.
Most recipients were selected by an anonymous judging panel. Exceptions included the Customer Service Award, determined by public vote and the Non-Profit of the Year Award, selected by the chamber board of directors.
2026 Award Winners:
Business of the Year & Community Champion: Harris Electric
Lifetime Achievement Award: Wendy Plandowski
Entrepreneur of the Year: Kim Capiral, Narra Studios
Workplace Excellence Award: WLS LLP Chartered Professional Accountants
Integrity Award: Sabre Communications
Startup Business of the Year: Chopstix Pho & Grill
Customer Service Award: SCAT! Pest Control
Non-Profit of the Year: Midwest Family Connections
Small Business of the Year: Acton’s Lower Shannon Farms
Downtown Business of the Year: Red Bicycle Communications
Think Lloyd First Ambassador Award: Glenn Stang
Businesswoman of the Year: Donna Schellenberg, To The Core Pilates Studio
National Small Business Week runs locally from Oct. 19 to 25. The Chamber is encouraging residents to support the regional economy by shopping local and exploring businesses throughout the city.
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