YCC awards finalists announced

The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce (YCC) is set to celebrate the best local businesses early next month.

YCC announced the finalists for its 13th Celebrate Success Business Awards at a luncheon on Sept. 20. Dozens of people were in attendance to cheer on the finalists.

Yorkton businesses applied for the awards earlier this month by submitting detailed information packages. A panel of judges studied these packages and picked a collection of finalists.

Across the 13 award categories, YCC highlights businesses that make the biggest impact on their customers and community.

In the “Customer Service” category, Budget Blinds Yorkton, Modern Mattress and the Bed & Bath Boutique, the Plum Tree, and Yorkton Co-Op made the cut.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yorkton, Kinette Club of Yorkton, Kinsmen Club of Yorkton, the Health Foundation’s Rhythm ‘n’ Ribs, Yorkton Community Concert and All That Jazz Big Bands, and Yorkton Co-op’s Pumpkin Walk will vie for the “Community Merit” award.

The “Community Involvement” category is filled by CrossFit FUNCTION, Farrell Agencies,Harvest Meats, and RH Electric.

Logan Stevens Construction, the Medicine Shoppe, Mr. Mike’s, and Pet Valu Yorkton will compete for the “Marketing” award.

The “Safety” category is occupied by Yorkton Concrete, Harvest Meats, SveinCo Developments, and Value Tire Yorkton.

Back Forty Brewery, Farrell Agencies, Rayzr’s Cellar, and SveinCo Developments will duke it out in the “Property Restoration” category.

In the “Education and Training” category,  Collins Barrow, North 40 Fabrics, and SveinCo Developments are the finalists.

North 40 Fabrics, Sheila’s Place, ServiceMaster, and Three Way Industries will compete for the “New Business Venture” award.

The “Business Growth and Expansion” category will highlight Harvest Meats, NL Construction, RH Electric, and TA Foods.

Stephanie Buckle, Kirstin Weber, Bailey Popowich, and Drew Hunt will be spotlighted for their hard work in the “Young Entrepreneur” award.

Cornerstone Credit Union, Farrell Agencies, Haas Nissan, Good Spirit Air Service, Parrish and Heimbecker, and TA Foods will strive for the “Award of Excellence.”

The winners in every category, including the “Small Business of the Year” and the “Large Business of the Year,” will be announced at the Celebrate Success Business Awards Gala on Oct. 3 at St. Mary’s Cultural Centre.