ACC Media Release: 24/09/2026

Leduc, AB – Nine Alberta businesses and organizations were recognized on September 23 at the 35th annual Alberta Business Awards of Distinction, hosted by the Alberta Chambers of Commerce (ACC) in Leduc.

The awards recognize organizations that demonstrate excellence across nine categories, with 29 finalists representing communities, industries and businesses from across the province.

"The Alberta Business Awards of Distinction celebrate people and organizations shaping Alberta’s future," said Shauna Feth, President and CEO of the Alberta Chambers of Commerce. "From local entrepreneurs to nationally recognized innovators, this year's recipients demonstrate what is possible when vision, leadership and community impact come together."

The evening’s highest honour, Alberta’s Best of Business Award of Distinction, was presented to MVE The Heritage Centre. Since 2018, the Mountain View County destination hasincreased revenue nearly sixfold, welcomed more that 100,000 guests and created new opportunities for local businesses while attracting visitors from across Western Canada. The award was presented by CPA Alberta.

Ryan Jespersen, host of Real Talk, brought energy and charisma to the evening. His conversations with the award recipients will soon be featured on the Alberta Chambers of Commerce YouTube channel.

"Alberta's business community does not wait for the right conditions — it creates them. Every recipient tonight is proof of that. Through the Alberta Chambers of Commerce, we see this across every corner of the province — businesses that are not just building their own futures, but shaping the communities and the economy that every Albertan depends on. That is worth celebrating." said Robin Bobocel, Chair of the Alberta Chambers of Commerce.

The 2026 Alberta Business Awards of Distinction recipients are:

• Alberta's Best of Business: MVE The Heritage Centre (Mountain View County)
• Business Innovation: Levven Electronics Ltd. (Edmonton)
• Community Attraction: Lakeland Co-op (Bonnyville)
• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Goodwill Industries of Alberta (Edmonton)
• Female Entrepreneur: MVE The Heritage Centre (Mountain View County)
• Indigenous Business: Âsokan Generational Developments Ltd. (Fort McMurray)
• Marketing: SIMPLY HUMIC (Castor)
• Mentorship: Dyck & Walker-Dean Chartered Professional Accountants (Cold Lake)
• Small Business: Local Laundry (Calgary)

Over the past 35 years, the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction have recognized more than 413 businesses and organizations across the province. The program is made possible through the support of event partners, sponsors and Alberta’s network of community chambers of commerce and businesses throughout Alberta.

The Alberta Chambers of Commerce extends its congratulations to all 2026 award recipients and finalists for their contributions to Alberta's economy and communities.