Business Excellence Awards 2025
Cochrane & District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards
October 24th, 2025 • Cochrane Lions Event Centre
Introducing the First-Ever Cochrane & District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards!
Get ready, Cochrane! We're thrilled to launch the inaugural Cochrane & District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Excellence—a brand new annual celebration dedicated to honouring the incredible small businesses that shape our town, with support from the Town of Cochrane, Community Futures Centre West, Explore Cochrane, Cochrane Business Network and Innovate Cochrane.
This exciting first-time event brings together entrepreneurs, community members, and local leaders to recognize the innovation, resilience, and hard work that fuel Cochrane’s vibrant business community. From beloved local shops to rising startups, we’re shining a spotlight on the people and businesses that help our town thrive. More than just an awards ceremony, this event marks a new tradition—one that celebrates the vital role small businesses play in our local economy and community identity. It’s a moment to connect, reflect, and cheer on the businesses that make Cochrane unique.
Be part of history. Join us as we celebrate local excellence, spark new connections, and kick off a tradition of recognizing Cochrane’s entrepreneurial spirit for years to come!
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
Presented to a business in operation that best demonstrates outstanding achievement
in customer service, growth, and community involvement.
TOURISM AND COMMUNITY ATTRACTION AWARD
Presented to the business that has major influence on attracting visitors and residents
to engage in the community, making Cochrane and area a more attractive place to
work, live and play — fostering tourism and promoting the local economy.
COMMUNITY CHAMPION AWARD
Presented to a non-profit that serves and promotes Cochrane and area, via specific
programming, resources, assistance and/or services they offer.
EMERGING BUSINESS AWARD
Presented to a business that shows success and demonstrates a connection to the
Cochrane community.
EMPLOYER EXCELLENCE AWARD
Presented to a business that goes above and beyond for their employees and
provides the best overall place to work. Positive culture. Learning. Diversity. Inclusion.
Equity. Team.
CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD
Presented to a business that provides an excellent customer service experience, the
award will recognize a business that implements 1 or more customer service
initiatives.
GREATEST IMPACT AWARD
Presented to a business that has had the largest impact in the community through
philanthropy, volunteerism, and overall commitment to making Cochrane an overall
great place to live and do business. Community impact. Advocates for the
environment. Social change.
INNOVATION AWARD
Presented to a business that demonstrates transformative innovation and leadership
in their processes, products or services.
NEWCOMER ENTREPRENEUR AWARD
Recognized a newcomer who has overcome unique challenges to build a successful
business/organization and make meaningful contributions to the Cochrane
community.
INDIGENOUS ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD
Presented to an Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) small business that has
demonstrated excellence in business achievement and a commitment to community.
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
Presented to a business that can demonstrate they have engaged the local support of
their community, as determined by a public vote.
Click Here to Nominate a Business
Business Excellence Awards Sponsorship Opportunities
Please contact Jennifer.wanner@cochranechamber.ca for more information