General Eligibility

The ABEX Awards (2025) are open to businesses operating in Saskatchewan at the time of application and must remain in operation through the ABEX Awards Gala. Before applying, please review the eligibility criteria for each category carefully. Any Saskatchewan business is eligible to submit applications for the The ABEX Awards (2025) pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

  • Must be a for-profit business. (Exception: Non-Profit organizations can apply for the Non-Profit Impact Award.)
  • Must demonstrate financial viability by submitting financial statements.
  • Must have been operating in Saskatchewan for at least two years as of April 1, 2025. (Exception: Must be in operation for 1-3 years to be considered for the New Venture Award as of April 1, 2025.)*
  • Must not have won Business of the Year the previous year (all categories ineligible - but can apply the following year; Exception: Business of the Year winners are not eligible to receive Business of the Year again for five (5) years.)
  • Must not currently serve as a board member or staff of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce.
  • Note: Membership in the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce is not required.

*'Operating' entails engaging in commercial activities, providing goods or services, generating revenue, or carrying out other business-related functions within Saskatchewan's borders.
Must not apply for a category in which the business has won the previous year (other categories remain eligible).

More information about category-specific eligibility criteria can be found on the Awards Categories page.