The Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents to recognize outstanding local businesses, organizations and community leaders through the 2026 Business Excellence Awards.
The annual awards celebrate excellence in business and community leadership across a variety of categories. Nominations are now being accepted, with the deadline for submissions set for July 31.
Award categories include:
- Entrepreneur of the Year
- Small Business of the Year
- Startup Business of the Year
- Community Champion
- Downtown Business of the Year
- Workplace Excellence
- Customer Service
- Integrity
- Businesswoman of the Year
- Think Lloyd First Ambassador
- Business of the Year
- Non-Profit of the Year
Most award recipients will be selected by a panel of three anonymous judges. The Customer Service Award will be determined through public voting, while the Non-Profit of the Year Award will be selected by the Chamber’s Board of Directors.
The Chamber will present its Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing a business member who has demonstrated years of leadership and service to the Lloydminster community.
The 2026 Business Excellence Awards gala will be held Thursday, Oct. 22, at the WLS LLP Stockade Convention Centre at the Lloydminster Exhibition. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by the awards presentation.
Community members can nominate a deserving business, organization or individual through the Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce before the July 31 deadline.
