How do I create an account?
Click here to find the "create account" form. Fill in your name, contact information, and email and password, and you're set! When you sign up, you'll be logged in automatically and can start completing your applications right away.
Where do I go to submit entries?
When you first log into your account , you'll see a "Start a new application" form. Simply choose which category you want to enter, give your application a title, and click the "Start" button. In the form that loads, you will find all the information you need in order to submit an application to your selected category. You don't have to complete your entry all in one sitting. Hit the "Save" button any time, and come back to it later.
When you're finished, tap the "Add to cart" button at the bottom of the application form. Your entries are considered "officially entered" once payment for your entry fees has been received.
Can I make changes to my application after I've submitted it?
Yes, you can continue to edit your entries until the submission deadline. After the deadline, you will be able to view your entries, but the editing controls will be disabled.
Do I need any kind of special software to make my applications?
This awards system is entirely web-based. You can create your entries on your phone, iPad, laptop, or any computer. All you need is a browser.
How do you protect my information?
Your account is protected by industry-leading 4096-bit encryption, and the entire system is backed up every day.
I am a non-profit organization, am I eligible to apply?
In 2024, the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce added the Non-Profit Impact award. This award is exclusively for non-profits. Non-profits are not eligible for any other category.
Can I apply if I am not a member of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce?
Yes! There is no requirement to hold a chamber membership when applying.
Can I apply for more than one category?
There is no restriction on the number of categories you can apply for, apply away!
What information is needed to apply?
Please refer to our "ABEX Application Package" for information on general and award-specific requirements.
When will I find out if my business has been selected as a finalist?
ABEX Finalists will be announced the week of June 17, 2024 via a news release, e-newsletter, and social media post. All successful finalists will be contacted via email by a member of the Saskatchewan Chamber team a day prior to the public announcement. Unsuccessful applicants will be contacted the day of the public announcement.
When will the winners be announced? Will they be contacted in advance?
All ABEX Awards winners will be revealed live at the ABEX Awards on September 21, 2024 in Saskatoon, SK. Winners are not informed in advance.
