Recognizing & Facilitating Business Excellence
P.W. Enns Business Awards Gala
Winkler & District Chamber of Commerce facilitates and recognizes Winkler/Stanley’s business excellence in the annual P.W. Enns Business Award Gala every year. We have different categories recognizing laudable aspects of business organizations.

Business Excellence Award Category
P.W. Enns Business Excellence Award
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Recognizing a successful business that has made an exceptional contribution to Winkler business and community service.+
Awards and Qualification Standards
To qualify, the business must have two or more of the following:
- Business Achievement and Growth
- Employment Growth
- Contribution to the Industry and Community
- Overall Positive Impact on the Community Through Spirit, Drive, and Vision
- Volunteer Service and Leadership
P.W. Enns Community Builder Award
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Honours a business that demonstrates continual positive business growth, superior customer service and embraces an outstanding commitment to quality, all the while focusing on contributing to their community. +
To qualify, the business must have two or more of the following:
- A mission statement, vision, or goal for the business
- Exceptional customer service philosophy and practices
- Overall positive impact on the community
- Positive business growth
- Benefits & services for the community through spirit, drive, and vision
P.W. Enns Business Builder Award
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Honours a business that demonstrates continual positive business growth, superior customer service, and embraces an outstanding commitment to quality.+
To qualify, the business must have two or more of the following:
- A mission statement, vision, or goal for the business
- Exceptional customer service philosophy and practices
- Product service offerings
- Positive business growth
- Overall positive impact on the community through spirit, drive, and vision
P.W. Enns Customer Service Award
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Recognizing a successful business that has made an exceptional experience in customer service.+
To qualify, the business must have two or more of the following:
- Stands apart from other businesses in terms of customer care
- Responds to all questions accurately and in a timely fashion
- Leaves a good impression on clients in terms of product knowledge, first impression, buying experience
P.W. Enns Not for Profit Service Award
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Recognizes a registered not-for-profit organization that has exceptional community service and leadership. +
Charities and not-for-profits often depend on the generosity of businesses and individuals to get the money they need to carry out their goals. Big or small, the winner of this category will impress the judges with their motivation and community spirit in their approach to achieving what they set out to do, be it educational, charitable, or cultural.
To qualify, the business must have been open for a minimum of 3 years and have three or more of the following:
- Community involvement
- Innovative service
- Positive contribution
- Social & community advancement
- Strong leadership
- Eligibility rules
- Businesses are only eligible to win every two years.
- Businesses can self-nominate or be nominated by another party.
- Nominees may receive an award in one category only. If a nominee is a finalist in more than one category, their submission will stand in the category where they have achieved the highest score.
- Nomination packages are for one business only.
- A separate nomination package must be submitted for each award category in which the nominee is to be considered.
- The Winkler & District Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to limit the number of selected nominees and/or withhold an award in any category.
- Nomination packages will not be returned. Please do not include materials that you would like returned.
- Tapes or videos will not be accepted.
- All applicants must be chamber members in good standing.
- After the awards are presented, all nomination information is destroyed.
Important Notes!
- Nominations are due at the Winkler & District Chamber of Commerce by May 31st, 2023
- All awards will be presented to the recipients at the 2023 P.W. Enns Business Awards Gala on November 16th, 2023.
Our Guest Speakers
Every year, experts from different fields attend our award gala to facilitate business excellence in the district. Check out the guest speakers for this year’s gala.
2022 P.W. ENNS AWARDS GALA
GUEST SPEAKER
STEVEN PAGE
is a Canadian musician, singer and songwriter. He was a founding member, lead singer, guitarist, and primary songwriter of the music group Barenaked Ladies. Steven is also widely known as a champion of helping to end the stigma around mental health issues.

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Join us for our annual gala, one of the most important events where business owners join, network, and celebrate our business community and some of our most outstanding businesses.
The P.W. Enns Awards Gala will be held at the Meridian Exhibition Centre on November 16th, 2023.
Amount:
$140 (+GST) per person
$1040 (+GST) per table of 8
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204-325-9758
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*Nominations are accepted Year-round. For the current year’s awards, the deadline is the end of May 31st, 2023.