Stringam LLP takes top honours at chamber business awards

More than 100 nominations were received, so Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce judges faced a difficult task.

But one Lethbridge-based firm was named Business of the Year, while 12 more awards went to companies, organizations or individuals this week.

Stringam LLP, a local law firm that’s grown to serve all of Alberta, was named this year’s top business. A crowd of about 400 members and guests attended the awards presentations, hosted by the chamber and the Business Development Bank of Canada.

This year’s Aboriginal Opportunities Award was presented to Triple M Housing for its employment practices. The Business Ethics Award went to Shaw & Associates, Chartered Accountants.

The Business Leadership Award was won by Davis GMC Buick, the Business Legacy Award by the YMCA of Lethbridge.

Brio Salon Spa was presented the Environmental Stewardship Award, while Northside Lethbridge Dodge earned the Excellence in Customer Service Award.

For the Innovation and Advancement Award, the judges selected Carefree Kitchens and Lighting. For New Business of the Year, they chose Distilled Liquor Co.

This year’s Outstanding Employer Award was presented to the Plum Restaurant; the People’s Choice Award went to Kinetic Indoor Cycle and Fitness.

Prime Catering was named winner of the Spirit of Lethbridge Award. And Oktoberfest comanager Roy Pogorzelski was overall winner of the “Top 40 Under 40” competition.