The Airdrie Chamber of Commerce invites the public to recognize, celebrate and support business success in our community by nominating a local business or organization for the 2022 Airdrie Business Awards. There are 10 awards this year including 1 new award category. As part of the adjudication process our community is encouraged to vote on the finalists once they are announced this September. Nominations are open from June 6th to July 15th at www.airdriechamber.ab.ca. All winners will be announced at the awards gala at the Bert Church LIVE Theatre on Thursday, October 20th. This annual event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the many businesses that shape our community. Tickets will be available for purchase in early September.
We love Airdrie business, and we want people to share their stories, their victories and their perspective while celebrating small business in Airdrie and recognizing the cream of the crop. The Airdrie Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host this premier business event, held during Small Business Week and will look forward to celebrating local business at the awards gala.
2022 Airdrie Business Award categories include:
Hugh Hamilton Business Leader Award – Presented to an individual who has been operating a business for at least 3 years and has demonstrated exceptional leadership, business acumen, philanthropy, and commitment to the Airdrie business community. The Hugh Hamilton Business Leader Award will be pre-selected by a Business Leader Nomination Committee. Nominations will not be accepted from the community.
Business of the Year Award – Presented to a business, that has been operating for at least 3 years, that best exhibits outstanding achievement in customer service, growth, and community involvement.
Community Attraction Award – Presented to a business that has been operating for at least 2 years and has major influence on attracting visitors and residents to engage in the community; making Airdrie a more attractive place to work, live, visit, and play.
Emerging Business Award – Presented to a business that has been operating for less than 3 years, showing success and demonstrates a connection to the Airdrie community.
Employer Excellence Award – Presented to a business that has been operating for at least 2 years and goes above and beyond for their employees and provides the best overall place to work.
Exemplary Service Award – Presented to a business that has been operating for at least 2 years and provides an excellent customer service experience. The award will recognize a business that implements one or more major customer services initiatives.
Greatest Impact Award – Presented to a business that has been operating for at least 2 years and has had the largest impact in the community through philanthropy, volunteerism, and overall commitment to making Airdrie a great place to live and do business.
Innovation Award – Presented to a business that has been operating for at least 2 years and demonstrates exceptional and transformative innovation and leadership in their processes, products or services.
Legacy Business Award – Presented to a business that is independently owned and operated, has been operating in Airdrie for at least 10 years, has shown sustained growth and contributions to local employment.
NEW! Spirit of Airdrie Award – Presented to a non-profit that has been operating for at least 2 years and continuously serves and promotes Airdrie via specific programming, resources, assistance, and/or services they offer.
Nominations for all awards can be made online at www.airdriechamber.ab.ca from June 6th until July 15th, 2021.
The Airdrie Business Awards are brought to you by the Airdrie Chamber of Commerce.
Media contacts:
Marilyne Aalhus, Executive Director
Airdrie Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (403) 948-4412
Cell: 587-707-9357
E-mail: marilyne@airdriechamber.ab.ca
Ashley Sinclair, Events Coordinator
Airdrie Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (403) 948-4412
E-mail: events@airdriechamber.ab.ca
The Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven, volunteer-led organization, proudly representing the interests of
businesses in our city. For almost 50 years, the Chamber has stood for promoting, representing and enhancing the
interests of Airdrie’s business community. The Chamber represents over 550 businesses in our region and is aligned
with both the Alberta Chambers of Commerce (ACC), which represents over 25,000 businesses and the Canadian
Chambers of Commerce (CCC), which represents over 200,000 businesses. With the largest and most influential
business organizations locally, provincially and federally, the Chamber network is the most unified, valued and
influential business network in Canada and works together to shape policy and programs that will make a difference
to businesses in our region
