A stellar group of winners was announced last evening at the 2023 SABEX Awards held at TCU Place. SABEX is Saskatoon’s premier business awards program that honours Saskatoon businesses and non-profit organizations that exemplify high performance, excellence and achievement.

The program also featured the induction of Saskatoon Business College into Saskatoon’s Business Hall of Fame, sponsored by McKercher LLP. In June 1907, Saskatoon Business College (SBC) was founded by Mr. E. A. Marshall, one of Saskatoon’s leading businessmen and builders at the time. The Chapman Family acquired SBC in 1951, growing an enterprise that has continued to thrive for over 100 years. For decades, SBC has been training students for better jobs and brighter futures. It has been a gateway for thousands of graduates to enter the workforce, gain meaningful employment and launch successful and productive careers. By extension, hundreds of Saskatoon and Saskatchewan businesses owe their success to SBC’s graduates who have helped them serve their customers, meet new challenges, and grow over the years.

“This year’s finalists and winners embody the can-do, enterprising spirit of our city,” said Jason Aebig, Saskatoon Chamber CEO. “Each one has made major contributions to the economy and quality of life of Saskatoon and we’re so proud to shine a spotlight on their success.”

2023 SABEX Winners:

Aspen Films
Business of the Year Award
sponsored by KPMG

Prairie Crane
Safety Culture Award
sponsored by Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board

The Prairie Grazer
Spirit of Saskatoon Award
sponsored by Discover Saskatoon

Discover Saskatoon
Mistahi Mamîcîhîtowin Award
sponsored by Nutrien

Butler Byers Insurance
Family Business of the Year Award
sponsored by Scotiabank

Saskatchewan Blue Cross
Community Investment Award
sponsored by SaskTel

SKN Med Spa
Small Business Growth Award
sponsored by FCC

Saskatoon Friendship Inn
Community Impact Award
sponsored by Cameco

Saskatoon Business College
Business Hall of Fame
sponsored by McKercher LLP

Reclaim Maternity Baby Kids
New Business Award
sponsored by University of Saskatchewan

Brendan King
Industry Leader of the Year Award
sponsored by Saskatchewan PolyTechnic