Kramer Auction Service, family headed to Hall of Fame as BBEX finalists named

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The award categories and finalists are:

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Heather Guthrie Customer Service Star Award

The award recognizes an individual or employee who has consistently demonstrated excellence in customer service or hospitality and leadership, with service that positively affects the business in measurable and strategic ways.

• Matthew Bretzer, Discovery Co-operative Ltd.
• Mark John Buston, Gold Eagle Lodge
• Debby Dolney, Nutters Everyday Naturals
• Robb Marcella, Fisher’s Drug Store
• Helen Schmidt, Canadian Tire (North Battleford)
• Isabel Smith, Battlefords North Stars
• Cynthia Thorpe, Crackmasters North Battleford
• Josh Tiu, Bridges Chevrolet Buick GMC

New Business Venture Award

The award recognizes a new venture that had been operating for more than one but less than three years as of June 30. An existing business expanding into a new venture can also qualify.

• Cutlet Express
• DevGen
• Fifth House Floral Studio
• Osker’s Surplus Outlet
• Petal Haus And Co.
• Still Drivin’ Mechanic Shop Ltd.
• Threeputt Golf Co.

Community Contribution Award

The award recognizes a business that demonstrates exceptional support for recreation, amateur sports, arts and culture, charitable groups or other community efforts in the Battlefords area.

• Bridges Chevrolet Buick GMC
• Fisher’s Drug Store
• Gold Eagle Casino
• Gold Eagle Lodge

Impact Award

The award recognizes a charitable or non-profit organization whose volunteers support a community project or program that helps people grow and thrive in the Battlefords area.

• Battlefords Community Players
• Battlefords Interval House
• Battlefords Residential Services Inc.
• BGC Battlefords

Young Entrepreneur Award

The award recognizes an entrepreneur who was 35 or younger on Dec. 31, 2025, had established or expanded a business by that date and demonstrated signs of success and viability.

• Cayla Ellis, Annette’s School of Dance
• Garron Horn, Big Horn Electric Ltd.
• Kayla Kuttai, Free Spirit Salon Studio

Micro Business Award

The award recognizes a small business or home office that has demonstrated business achievement, sustainable performance, customer service, innovation, unique differentiation and community involvement. Eligible businesses can have no more than five employees, including their owners.

• Aligned Holistic Health & Wellness
• Dynamic Appraisals
• Fifth House Floral Studio
• JUSTCOLLECT Junk Removal & Dumpster Rentals

Members’ Choice Award

The award recognizes a venture that has demonstrated excellence and sustained performance in any area of business during the previous 12 to 18 months.

Introduced in 2022, Members’ Choice is the only listed category that will not be decided by the anonymous jury. Members of the Battlefords and District Chamber of Commerce will vote for the recipient.

• Bridges Chevrolet Buick GMC
• CCASK Construction Code Authority
• Free Spirit Salon Studio
• Mean Green Clean

The BBEX Business of the Year will be selected from among finalists in the open business categories and announced live at the gala.

The evening is also expected to introduce a North West College student as the recipient of the Stan Wychopen Memorial BBEX Scholarship, worth $2,000 toward their business program education.

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