By Josh Hall

Ponoka Chamber opens nominations for 2026 business awards on Sept. 2

Aug 24, 2026 | 8:46 PM

Nominations are open Sept. 2 for the 2026 Business Awards of Excellence, put on by the Ponoka & District Chamber of Commerce.

Residents, consumers, and business leaders are all invited to submit nominations and help shine a spotlight on local excellence, the chamber says.

It all culminates with a gala on Oct. 23.

This is one of my favourite times of the year,” says Ponoka Chamber president Bruce Clarke.

“Our business community works hard all year long, and these awards are our chance to celebrate the people and organizations who step up, take risks, and keep Ponoka moving forward.”

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Clarke adds that this year’s awards focus on recognizing the broader community that makes Ponoka a strong place to live, work and do business.

Categories for 2026:

• Business Person of the Year

• Customer Service Person of the Year

• Young Business Leader

• Legacy Business of the Year

• Large Business of the Year

• Medium Business of the Year

• Small Business of the Year

• Start-Up Business of the Year

• Service/Community Group of the Year

• Agricultural Business of the Year

Submit your nominations here.

by Josh Hall

Ponoka Chamber opens nominations for 2026 business awards on Sept. 2

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