Innovation Award

The ABEX Awards (2025) | Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce

Description

The ABEX Innovation Award is presented to the business that redefined its industry through cutting-edge technologies, systems, services, or products. The successful business not only successfully implements innovative solutions but also leaves a lasting positive impact on their industry and contributes to enhanced sales, productivity, and overall sustainability. This award recognizes the bold trailblazing and positive transformation achieved by the forefront innovator, shaping a better future for both their industry and society.

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 successful ideation and implementation of an innovation.
Criteria
Financial Statements
Safety Plan
Overall Application Quality
Description of Innovation
Uniqueness
Length of Utilization
Impact, Results, Measurables
Additional Achievements (pass or fail)
Impact on Sustainability (pass or fail)