The finalists have been named and on the list are three local businesses.
The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce announced the list of finalists for the 30th anniversary Achieve-ment in Business Excellence (ABEX) Awards.
The adjudication panel chose 54 businesses from the list of highly qualified nominations received, to compete in 10 ABEX categories.
"We were very pleased by the quality, number and wide range of nominees for this year's awards," says Steve McLellan, CEO of the Saskatchewan Cham-ber of Commerce.
"Saskatchewan's entrepreneurial spirit is going to shine very brightly on October 26th; the ABEX will be showcasing strong, innovative and high quality businesses, and the contribution they continue to make to our vibrant economy."
Two Yorkton Chamber members, Crusader Drilling Corp. and Yorkton Plumbing & Heating Ltd. will go head-to-head in the Growth and Expansion category (sponsored by PFM Capital Inc.) this year. This is a repeat achievement for both businesses, who were finalists in the same category during the 2012 ABEX Awards. Justin Yawney, proprietor of Yorkton Plumbing & Heating, was the recipient of the 2011 Young Entre-preneur ABEX Award.
Jay's Moving & Storage of Regina, a long-time member of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce, is a finalist in the Community Involvement category.
Amie Zamonsky, President of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce says she is pleased that these Chamber members have been selected as finalists. "Having these Yorkton Chamber members selected as finalists for the prestigious ABEX Awards demonstrates to the rest of the province that Yorkton has dynamic and vibrant businesses, Just being named as an ABEX finalist is an honour. On behalf of the Yorkton Chamber, I wish all three companies good luck!"
A special gala evening is planned to mark the 30th anniversary of the ABEX Awards, Saskatchewan's most prestigious and longest-running celebration of private sector achievement. The event is hosted by the Saskatchewan Cham-ber of Commerce, and presented by Conexus Credit Union. The ABEX is open to any private sector business registered within the province, regardless of size, location or industry.
Announcement of the 2013 recipients of the Hall of Fame and Business Leader of the Year (sponsored by Viterra) will be made prior to the event. The Business of the Year ABEX Award, sponsored by David Aplin Group will be announced at the event October 26.
