The Celebration of Excellence is an annual awards event jointly hosted by the Drumheller & District Chamber of Commerce, Drumheller Family & Community Support Services / Town of Drumheller, Rotary Club of Drumheller and Travel Drumheller. Recognizing exceptional businesses, organizations and individuals in our community boosts confidence and encourages growth on both personal and professional levels while sending the message that the community appreciates all that they do. The 2023 Celebration of Excellence took place on Thursday, June 8th at the Badlands Community Facility. Please see below for 2023 award recipients and sponsors. For more event details, to nominate for an award, view sponsorship opportunities and to purchase event tickets, please go to www.drumhellercelebrationofexcellence.com.
2023 Celebration of Excellence Award Recipients:
Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence awards
- Business Professional of the Year: Thyra Smith of Napier Theatre
- Community Builder: Napier Theatre
- Employer of Choice: Reality Bytes Inc.
- Most Promising New Business: Heller Good Sandwiches
- Small Business of the Year: Valley Brewing
- Large Business of the Year: Riverside Value Drug Mart
The recipient of the Travel Drumheller Tourism Excellence Award is:
The recipient of the Travel Drumheller Hospitality Excellence Award is:
The Drumheller Valley FCSS award recipients are:
- Drumheller Youth Leader of Tomorrow (JuniorHigh): Alivia Gerlinger and Ethan Baldwin
- Drumheller Youth Leader of Tomorrow (Senior High): Ava Groves, Ethan Bacual and Shaylen Farwell
The recipients of the Rotary Club of Drumheller awards are:
- Most Courteous Employee: Sunny Rawat
- Citizen of the Year: Corrine Gerling
- Male Athlete of the Year: Teigan Sattler
- Female Athlete of the Year: Fynlee Hunter
2022 Business Excellence Award Recipients:
- Community Builder Award: MH Enterprises
- Employer of Choice: Freson Bros. Drumheller
- Most Promising New Business: Barney's Adventure Park
- Business Professional of the Year: Riverside Value Drug Mart
- Small Business of the Year: Drumheller Registries
- Large Business of the Year: Riverside Value Drug Mart
2019 Business Excellence Award Winners:
- Arts, Culture & Community Award: Dry Canyon Collectables
- Diversity Leadership Award: Drumheller Public Library
- Most Promising New Business: Citizen Yoga
- Small Business of the Year: The Faux Den
- Large Business of the Year: Fountain Tire
2018 Business Excellence Award Winners:
- Arts, Culture & Community Award: Drumheller Salvation Army
- Diversity Leadership Award: Boston Pizza
- Most Promising New Business: Hoodoo Voodoo Cycle & Motorsports
- Small Business of the Year: AMR Dance
- Business Professional of the Year: Jason Blanke, 99.5 Drum FM
2017 Business Excellence Award Winners:
- Arts, Culture & Community Award: Dry Canyon Collectables
- Diversity Leadership Award: Badlands Community Facility
- Most Promising New Business: Escape This! Drumheller
- Small Business of the Year: Sublime Food & Wine
- Large Business of the Year: Western GM Drumheller
- Business Professional of the Year: Dr. Rithesh Ram, Riverside Medical
2016 Business Excellence Award Winners:
- Arts, Culture & Community Award: Canadian Badlands Passion Play
- Diversity Leadership Award: Drumheller A&W
- Most Promising New Business: Red Deer River Adventures
- Small Business of the Year: Sublime Food & Wine
- Large Business of the Year: Riverside Value Drug Mart
- Business Professional of the Year: Fred Makowecki, Image Crafter Signs
2014 Business Excellence Award Winners:
- Rookie Business of the Year: Top Rocker Motorcycle Gear
- Small Business of the Year: R&J Flowers
- Medium Business of the Year: ATB Financial
- Large Business of the Year: Royal Tyrrell Museum Cooperating Society
- Business Professional of the Year: Summer Manca, Drumheller McDonalds
2013 Business Excellence Award Winners:
- Employer of Choice: Atlas Coal Mine
- Rookie Business of the Year: Lowleft Golf
- Small Business of the Year: Sears
- Medium Business of the Year: 99.5 Drum FM
- Large Business of the Year: Freson Bros.
- Business Professional of the Year: Linda Digby, Atlas Coal Mine
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