Community Involvement Award

The ABEX Awards (2025) | Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce

Description

The ABEX Community Involvement Award goes to the business that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to supporting arts and culture, amateur sports, education, healthcare, or voluntary groups. Judging considers the relative size of the business. Greater consideration is given for involvement that is not an extension of the firm's main business activities. This award celebrates businesses that actively contribute to the betterment of their communities, demonstrating a genuine dedication to making a positive impact in areas that extend beyond their core business functions.

Requirements

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this award, the organization must:

  • Be a for-profit business.
  • Demonstrate financial viability by submitting financial statements.
  • Have been operating in Saskatchewan for at least two years as of April 1, 2025.
  • Not have been the recipient of this award in the previous year.
  • Not have won Business of the Year the previous year.
  • Not currently serve as a board member or staff of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce.

Evaluation Criteria

To be successful in this category, organizations should ideally:

  • Demonstrate active contributions to community betterment through investment, time-commitment of staff, and/or leading key initiatives.
Criteria
Financial Statements
Safety Plan
Overall Application Quality
Business Concept, Strategies, Goals
Revenue-Generating Offerings
Business Idea Development Processes and Resources
Understanding of Clients and Communities
Corporate Social Responsibility or ESG Practices
Leadership
Ability to Innovate and Adapt