Swift Current Chamber of Commerce hands out SCBEX awards

Swift Current Broncos Alternate Governor Al Stewart received the Business Hall of Fame award on behalf of the team. Standing behind is Swift Current Mayor Al Bridal.

The Swift Current & District Chamber of Commerce hosted the 24th annual SCBEX Spirit of Swift Current awards gala at the Living Sky Casino Event Centre, Oct. 28.

The winners in eight award categories were announced at the event. Awards were also presented to recipients in two previously announced categories.

The SCBEX awards recognize the contributions of businesses, not-for-profit organizations and individuals to the community through their entrepreneurship, innovation and dedication. This year’s award recipients are:

Start-up/New Business of the Year: The Fill

Small Business of the Year: Riverdene Garden Centre

Medium Business of the Year: Vision Care Clinic

Large Business of the Year: Shoppers Drug Mart

Home-based Business of the Year: Flatland Foods

Employer of Person(s) with Disabilities: Swift Current Broncos

Not-for-Profit of the Year: Swift Current SPCA

Member Business of the Year: Pioneer Co-op

Business Hall of Fame: Swift Current Broncos

Community Impact: Shaun Hanna