Description
The ABEX Workplace Excellence Award is presented to the organization that demonstrates exceptional commitment to creating a strong, healthy, and engaging workplace. Judging criteria consider the size and stage of the organization, recognizing that high-performing workplaces take different forms across sectors. The successful organization fosters a positive employee experience through intentional culture, leadership practices, employee engagement, wellbeing initiatives, and meaningful feedback systems. This award recognizes organizations that consistently invest in their people and create environments where employees can thrive and contribute at their highest potential.
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, 2026.
- 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 a strong, intentional workplace culture that supports a positive employee experience.
- Provide measurable outcomes from the past two years, such as engagement, retention, turnover, promotions, or employee satisfaction results.
- Show clear programs and practices that promote employee wellbeing, psychological safety, recognition, and development.
- Demonstrate leadership commitment and accountability in fostering workplace excellence.
- Provide evidence that workplace initiatives positively impact both employees and overall business performance.
