The Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the winners of this year’s business awards after recognizing businesses, organizations and community leaders at the 2026 Business Excellence Awards gala.
Presented during Small Business Week (Oct. 19-25), the awards recognize individuals and organizations that contribute to Lloydminster through innovation, leadership, customer service and community involvement.
According to the Chamber, the awards showcase the entrepreneurs, tradespeople, professional service providers and home-based businesses that help drive the local economy and support community organizations throughout the Border City.
Among this year’s recipients, Wendy Plandowski received the Lifetime Achievement Award for her longtime contributions to the community, while Kim Capiral of Narra Studios was named Entrepreneur of the Year. Donna Schellenberg of To The Core Pilates Studio earned the Businesswoman of the Year award, and Glenn Stang received the Think Lloyd First Ambassador Award.
The winners roster includes:
- WLS LLP Chartered Professional Accountants for Workplace Excellence
- Sabre Communications for the Integrity Award
- Chopstix Pho & Grill as Startup Business of the Year
- SCAT! Pest Control for Customer Service
- Midwest Family Connections as Non-Profit of the Year
- Acton’s Lower Shannon Farms as Small Business of the Year
- Red Bicycle Communications as Downtown Business of the Year
- Harris Electric as Community Champion
Business of the Year
Harris Electric also received the Chamber’s top honour as Business of the Year, recognizing the company’s impact through both business success and community leadership.
The Chamber thanked its sponsors and encouraged residents to continue supporting local businesses throughout Small Business Week and beyond, noting that shopping local helps support jobs, community initiatives and economic growth across the region.
The awards gala was held Oct. 22 at the WLS LLP Stockade Convention Centre on the Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds.
