2026 Business Award Nominees for the Excellence on the Lake Awards Gala

The 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗮 is just around the corner, and we are so excited to celebrate this year's 2026 Business Award Nominees! 💚This will be an elegant evening featuring the honored nominees, the award winners, a cocktail hour, a 4-course meal, and live entertainment!

We are proud to present the Nominees for the 2026 Business Awards by award category.

2026 AWARD NOMINEES BY AWARD CATEGORY

🏆 EXCELLENCE IN HOSPITALITY & TOURISM AWARD

This award recognizes a business in the hospitality or tourism sector that consistently delivers outstanding customer experiences, contributes positively to local tourism, demonstrates innovative and unique offerings, and engages in community engagement and local support. Nominees should be known for creating memorable experiences and setting the standard for service excellence in the region.

THE NOMINEES ARE:

• BarBURRITO

• Delhi to Lahore

• Dog Island Brewing

• FIX Coffee Bar & Bakery

• Susan's Kitchen

• Toniroz Grill & Restaurant

• Wonderland Indoor Playground

• Canyon Creek Campground & Harbour

🏆 EXCELLENCE IN RETAIL AWARD

This award honors a retail business that excels in customer service, offers high-quality products and well-curated selections, maintains an attractive and welcoming store environment, demonstrates creativity and adaptability, and actively engages with the community. Nominees are recognized for creating exceptional shopping experiences and contributing positively to the local business landscape. 

THE NOMINEES ARE:

• Appara Shoes

• Bestea Eats & Treats

• Bulldog Truck Stuff

• BWorthy Bra Boutique

• Creative Goods & Co.

• Distractions

• The Medicine Shoppe

• Soulshine

• Hyper Games Chamber

• Pharmasave Slave Lake

• Spot On Laser Engraving & Cedarland Perfumes

• Grateful Heart Children's Boutique & Balloons

🏆 EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH, BEAUTY & WELLNESS AWARD

This award celebrates businesses or professionals in the health, beauty and wellness sector who provide high-quality care, deliver exceptional client experiences, innovate in their practices, actively engage with the community, and maintain the highest professional and safety standards. Nominees are recognized for making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of their clients and the broader community. 

THE NOMINEES ARE:

• AA Massage Euphoria

• Aurora Physiotherapy Slave Lake

• BB Waxing

• Bella MediSpa

• Cast + Court

• CC Fitness Health & Wellness Studio

• Champions Health & Fitness

• Downtown Physiotherapy & Wellness Clinic

• East Shore Athletics

• Iconic Beauty by Rose

• Lacuna Wild Art

• Lakeside Beauty by Nektaria

• Make-up by Fatima K

• Muscle Melting Massage

• Orange Goat Massage

• Pharmasave Slave Lake

• Pink Palm Esthetics

• Robbie the Barber

• TA Medical Services

🏆 EXCELLENCE IN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AWARD

This award honors professionals or firms in fields such as law, accounting, consulting, or mortgage services that provide outstanding client service, demonstrate expertise and ethical practices, solve problems innovatively, and engage meaningfully with the community and their industry. Nominees are recognized for their professionalism, reliability, and positive influence in their field.

THE NOMINEES ARE:

• Debbie Jacobsen Dominion Lending

• Lakeview Optometry Clinic

• Mathieu Hryniuk LLP

• The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy

• Northern Smiles & Pediatric Dental

• Pharmasave Slave Lake

• Aurora Physiotherapy

• Brokerlink

• Co-operators

• Rebryna Dana LLP

• Sixth Avenue Dental

• Slave Lake Dental

• Sweetgrass

🏆 EXCELLENCE IN LARGE INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS AWARD

This award recognizes large industrial businesses (15+ employees) that demonstrate strong performance and reliability, uphold rigorous safety and compliance standards, innovate technologically and operationally, and invest in workforce development. Nominees are acknowledged for their leadership and community impact.

THE NOMINEES ARE:

• Eagletech Electric Ltd.

• Enerchem 

• Falcon Equipment Rentals

• Heavy Equipment Repair

• Prax Enterprises

• Vanderwell Contractors

🏆 EXCELLENCE IN SMALL INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS AWARD

This award recognizes small industrial businesses (<15 employees) that demonstrate strong performance and reliability, maintain high safety and compliance standards, high quality of products and services, and engage and develop their workforce. Nominees are acknowledged for their leadership and community impact.

THE NOMINEES ARE:

• Impact Distributors

• JG Safety Consulting

• Sierra Industrial Ltd.

• Schafer Mechanical Services Ltd.

• Bulldog Truck Stuff & Containments

🏆 EXCELLENCE IN HOME-BASED BUSINESS AWARD

This award celebrates home-based businesses that deliver high-quality products or services, provide exceptional customer experiences, demonstrate creativity and community impact. Nominees are recognized for their entrepreneurial spirit, resourcefulness, and impact in the community.

THE NOMINEES ARE:

• Capture Me Photobooth

• H & H Decor

• Make it Pop Events SL

• Make-up by Fatima K

• Nine Mile Candle Company

• Snip’n Dash

• Sugar Cloud

• Ula’s Active Rehabilitation

🏆 EXCELLENCE IN INDIGENOUS BUSINESS AWARD

This award celebrates Indigenous-owned businesses that demonstrate high quality of products and services, deliver outstanding customer experiences, actively promote and integrate Indigenous culture, and demonstrate community impact. Nominees are recognized for their leadership, cultural promotion, and positive impact on both the Indigenous and wider community.

THE NOMINEES ARE:

• Dancin’ Kids Slave Lake Inc.

• J. Loewen Mechanical Ltd.

• Sawridge Travel Centre

• Slave Lake Apple Drugs

• Truly Creative Marketing

• Northern Smiles and Pediatrics Dental

🏆 LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE AWARD

This award honors individuals or businesses with a long-standing history of innovation and adaptability, strong customer service experiences, and a legacy in their field. Nominees demonstrate exceptional customer service, adaptability, innovation, and significant community impact. The award recognizes a lifetime of achievement and contributions that have positively shaped the business and community landscape.

THE NOMINEES ARE:

• Burger Plus

• Eagletech Electric Ltd.

• Rex Theatre

• Samka Holdings Ltd.

• Southshore Hidden Treasures

• Susan’s Kitchen

• Travel-ING On Tourism Cooperative

🏆 COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD

This award recognizes individuals or non-profit organizations that make a significant and measurable impact in the community. Nominees engage meaningfully with the community, provide services that meet critical unmet needs, collaborate effectively with partners, and ensure that their contributions are sustainable and long-lasting. This award honors those whose efforts create positive, transformative change within the community.

THE NOMINEES ARE:

• Gilwood Golf & Country Club

• Lesser Slave Lake Regional Arts Council

• Slave Lake and Area Mental Health Network

• Slave Lake and Area Women’s Wellness Society

• Slave Lake Youth Advisory Committee

• Slave Lake Minor Soccer Association

• Slave Lake Native Friendship Centre

• Slave Lake Curling Association

• Slave Lake Farmer’s Market

• Strive Hoops

• SPEC Thrift Shop

• Travel-ING On Tourism Cooperative

We’re excited to share that tickets for the Excellence on the Lake Awards Gala are officially sold out!

DATE: May 09, 2026

TIME: Starts at 5:00 pm

LOCATION: Legacy Center, Slave Lake

Click here to learn more!

We’re proud to co-host this special night alongside the Slave Lake & District Chamber of Commerce. Here’s to an unforgettable evening of connection, recognition, and community celebration. 🌟