2018 Paragon Award Finalists

Young Entrepreneur Presented by Conexus Credit Union

This award will be presented to a young person(s) who has (have) established or expanded a business. the applicant(s) must be 35 or under as of December 31, 2017. Nominees:

Jennifer Dubois – Miyosiwin Salon Spa Alex Baylak – VegaBoo Cat Haven Deema Abu-Ghazaleh/

Andrew Santangelo – The Meating Room

Community Involvement Presented by CTV

This award recognizes a business or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the community by the donation of time or services or by providing financial support to community activities. Nominees:

Street Culture The Wireless Age COBS Bread

Community Alliance Presented by: ENBRIDGE

This award recognizes an outstanding contribution to the community by means of a partnership between a non-profit group or charity and a business. Nominees:

Bliss Cosmetic Clinic – Sunday Funday Solvera Solutions – Chilli Challenge Fries Tallman Lumber – Sofia House

Export Achievement Presented by Saskatchewan Polytechnic

This award recognizes performance in exporting saskatchewan goods and services nationally and/or internationally. Nominees:

Dutch Industries

Watercycles Energy Recovery Larson Hides

Customer Service Excellence Presented by Information Services Corporation

This award is to be presented to the business or organization that consistently demonstrates a high level of commitment to customer service and satisfaction over a prolonged period of time. Nominees:

Wallnuts Expressive Catering Complete Technologies

Riverbend Crossing Memory Care

Marketing and Promotional Achievement Presented by Miller Thomson

This award recognizes outstanding innovation and creativity in a marketing or promotional campaign. the campaign could be to promote a service, business or product. Nominees:

Saskatchewan Science Centre

Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association Vivid Interiors Regina

Diversity Presented by Namerind Housing Corporation

This award is presented to the business or organization that has excelled in developing and implementing workplace diversity strategies and programs that recruit and engage aboriginal people, visible minorities and/or persons with disabilities. Nominees:

Mike’s Independent Grocers Delta Hotel

Sarcan

Environmental Excellence Presented by City of Regina

This award is to be presented to a business or organization that acts responsibly in all environment issues and has demonstrated a commitment in some or all of the following: environmental workplace enhancements (e.g. green procurement), waste management, air quality improvements, reduction in water consumption and improved energy efficiency. Nominees:

K-Lane Kennels

Winmar Restoration Specialists The Make-Up Lounge & Style Bar

New Business Venture Presented by Mission Zero

This award is presented to either a new business start up or to a company that has expanded its business into new areas or has developed new products or services. Nominees: sMedia

Reid’s Artisanal Butchery Outlaw Trail Spirits

Business of the Year Presented by Canpotex Inspiring Growth

This award recognizes overall achievement in all of the categories. Nominees:

MicroAge

Namerind Housing Corporation Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic The winners will be revealed on Friday April 6, 2018 at the Paragon Awards Dinner to be held at the Queensbury Convention Centre.