The Morden Chamber hosts an annual Awards Banquet where we recognize the outstanding contributions and achievements of the business community. Nominations are submitted by the general public and evaluated by a committee. The Award categories changed in 2023 to include: Business Excellence Award; Entrepreneur of the Year Award and Community Builder of the Year Award. Within the Community Builder award there are three sub-categories: Business, Organization and Individual.
2023
Entrepreneur of the Year – Liza Zacharias, Morden Coffee Culture
Community Builder: Organization – Pembina Valley Child Care Centres Inc.
Community Builder: Business – Access Credit Union
Business Excellence: Focal Point Comprehensive Vision Care
Lifetime Achievement Award: Appelt’s Diamonds
2022
Entrepreneur of the Year – Lili Krushel, Bella’s Castle
Not for profit of the Year – Royal Canadian Legion, Morden Branch #11
Business of the Year (less than 7 employees): Crocus Real Estate Ltd.
Business of the Year (more than 7 employees): True North Electric
2021 – No Awards Presented due to pandemic
2020
Entrepreneur of the Year – Kyle Wiebe, Maverick Industries
Not for profit of the Year – Many Hands Resource Centre
Business of the Year (less than 7 employees): Morden autobody
Business of the Year (more than 7 employees): Morden Co-op
2019
Entrepreneur of the Year – Merle Block, Checker Signs
Not for profit of the Year – Morden Community Thrift Shop
Business of the Year (less than 7 employees): Horizon Earthworks
Business of the Year (more than 7 employees): Fringe Salon & Spa
2018
Entrepreneur of the Year – Richard and Vanessa Klassen, DanceWorks/Candlewick
Not for profit of the Year – South Central Cancer Resource
Business of the Year (less than 7 employees): Morden Nurseries
Business of the Year (more than 7 employees): Decor Cabinet Company
2017
Entrepreneur of the Year – Blayne Wyton, Prairie Barnwood
Not for profit of the Year – Morden Elks #478
Business of the Year (less than 7 employees): The Olive Tree
Business of the Year (more than 7 employees): Morden Home Hardware
2016
Entrepreneur of the Year – Marla Fehr-Sinclair, Marni LuHu Designs, Studio & Boutique
Not for Profit of the Year – Morden Corn & Apple Festival
Business of the Year (7+ employees) Recipient: Giant Tiger
Business of the Year (<7 employees) Recipient: Â Morden Physiotherapy
