â–º Listen Live

Community spirit fills business awards night

A night of business camaraderie fuelled with laughter and community appreciation filled the WLS Convention Centre at the Lloyd Ex for the 2022 Lloydminster Chamber Awards.

Headline awards included:

  • Employer of the Year sponsored by ATCO and Business of the Year sponsored by Tim Dyck Financial/Chamber Group Insurance – T Bar 1 Transport
  • Entrepreneur of the Year sponsored by StartUp Lloydminster – Upstream Data
  • Lifetime Achievement sponsored by Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce – Robin & John Acton of Acton Lower Shannon Farms
  • Diversity Award sponsored by Synergy Credit Union – L & L Oilfield Construction/Mechanical

A new award category – the Women In Business sponsored by Red Bicycle Communications went to Lindsay Sedgwick and Can-Do Auto & Lube.

In celebrating the win, Sedgwick as a first-time recipient toasted all the nominees.

“It feels pretty special. There are a lot of powerhouse in our community and a lot of great women that are doing some amazing things to help support and service the community. And it’s an absolute honour.”

More honours from Thursday night included:

  • Think Lloyd First Ambassador Award sponsored by City of Lloydminster had three winners – Century 21 Drive Ryan Topley, Narra Studios  and Bardsbridge Marketing
  • Integrity Award sponsored by Border City Rotary Club – Ecoplast Solutions Inc.
  • Small Business of the Year sponsored by Bexson Construction – On The Border Bakeshop
  • Non-Profit of the Year sponsored by Lloydminster & District Co-op – Lloydminster Social Action Society which runs the Men’s Shelter and Gibney House

Executive director Valerie Lazicki at the Men’s Shelter expressed their honour for the recognition as she noted the challenge of homelessness.

“The needs are off the chart. They are growing every year. We see it this year more than last -it’s troublesome, but we do what we can. We are happy to be there to support our clients – men, women, couples and families.”

Accolades continued in the categories:

  • Customer Service Award sponsored by Bralin Technology Solutions – Rice Cravings
  • Community Spirit Award sponsored by Servus Credit Union – Michael Welygan aka Mikey Dubz
  • Downtown Business of the Year sponsored by Stingray Group – Dawn Interiors & Fashion

Chamber president Jody Herbus in saluting the awardees noted the values of diversity and inclusion.

“In award, after award, after award; we saw a very similar message. Companies are getting more inclusive and more diverse – and it benefits Lloydminster.”

He said the awards also highlighted good internal company relations as well as community involvement and contributions. Reflecting on the recession headwinds that are blowing, he related the story of buffalos that head into the storm as opposed to cows that “sit around and wait.”

“The buffalos are smart – they charge right through it and that’s what we have to do. We charge right through it. We don’t sit back. We don’t wait for the pain to come – we know it’s coming, so that’s fine. Knowing it. Rush on headlong into it. Get a good plan. make sure that your company is solid. make sure that you’re prepared. Make sure that your staff is prepared. And we will always come out of these situations stronger, through grit and determination.”

Herbus concluded that the awards night celebrated its own success, but with Business Month ongoing, next steps will be “waking up tomorrow and doing something better than you did today.”

The Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce commended all the nominees and recipients of this year’s awards.

Gerry Lampow
Gerry Lampow
Gerry has lived in Lloydminster since winter 2010. That detail is important as coming from the Caribbean he did not see green grass until May. Now an Alberta/Western Canada resident, you would be hard-pressed to find a stronger proponent of Lloydminster than the news guy that appreciates a healthy dose of rock music and dress code leather. His mantra is focus on one thing and do it well.
- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Road expansion for Cenovus Energy Hub begins July 15

If your regular commute takes you along 40 Avenue, from July 15 you will have to adjust that as Lloydminster road crews will lead road upgrades near the soon to be completed Cenovus Energy Hub.

Grace United cancels Sunday service following small fire

In the aftermath of the minor fire at Grace United Church, Lloydminster on Thursday July 3, Sunday service has been cancelled as the church deals with cleanup.

Lloydminster fire crews put out minor fire at Grace United Church

A minor fire at Grace United Church in downtown Lloydminster engaged the efforts of Lloydminster fire crews on Thursday, July 3.

Parade Marshals announced for Lloyd Ex

With the Lloyd Ex Fair celebrating 120 years, the prestigious role of the Parade Marshals to herald the start of the summer festival are Terence Bexson of Marshall and Lyle & Alison Lee of Lloydminster.

Nenshi takes aim at Alberta Next

The Alberta Next panel which has a stop in Lloydminster on Aug. 27 is coming in for some stick from freshly minted Alberta NDP MLA Naheed Nenshi. The opposition leader labelled the $2 million dollar UCP government effort as "full of extremist language" and having no place in Alberta.
- Advertisement -