It was in November 2017 the Weybex Awards were opened for nominations. Today the Weybex Award Finalists of 2018 have been announced. The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce presents the WEYBEX Awards every two years, to celebrate business excellence in the community.

"This year they are taking place on May 11th, 2018 at McKenna Hall," explained Twila Walkeden, Executive Director, Weyburn Chamber of Commerce.

Walkeden encourages those planning on going to the awards to book tickets early because they sell out quickly.

The finalists:

  • Community Involvement Award category, sponsored by Sask Energy: NSWB, RBC and Crescent Point Energy.
  • Business Leader of the Year Award category, sponsored by P.A.R Contracting: Jeff Chessall, New Age Electronics Inc - Won by Acclamation.
  • Golden Service Award category, sponsored by MNP: Kal Tire, The Welsh Kitchen & Bakery, and Pet Valu.
  • Business Hall of Fame category, sponsored by the Weyburn Credit Union: Jack Carleton (Sears), Music Craft, New Age Electronics Inc., and New Dawn Wellness (including Prairie Greenhouse).
  • New or Expanded Business Award category, sponsored by Community Futures Sunrise: Iron Bar Fitness, Saba Restaurant (McDonalds), and Vortex Plumbing and Heating.

The Business of the Year Award will be selected from the winners of the Golden Service, Community Involvement and New or Expanded Business awards.

Tickets are available by calling the chamber offices at 306-842-4738 or website.

Walkeden thanks the sponsors of the event including the patron sponsor, Prairie Sky Coop and the award sponsors.

"Those sponsors really make this event happen and we couldn't do it without their support."

"We have a panel of external adjudicators who go through all of these nominations just to make sure they fall within the criteria for each nomination category. That's an independent list of folks who take a closer look at whether or not those people and businesses who are nominated do fall within those categories."

The doors open at 6 pm with cocktails and the meal with following award presentations start at 7 pm.