2025 Air Canada Community Champion Award winner: Milk Jar Candle Co.
Spending nearly a decade building a business rooted in inclusion, creativity and community impact, Milk Jar Candle Co. was presented with the Air Canada Community Champion Award at the 2025 Calgary Small Business Awards. Read more about how founder Holly Singer turned a passion for candle making into a company creating meaningful change in Calgary and beyond.
2025 Krux Analytics Inc. People’s Choice Award winner: Clear Nordic Spa
Clear Nordic Spa is creating space for stillness, mindfulness, and connection in Calgary after earning the Krux Analytics Inc. People’s Choice Award at the 2025 Calgary Small Business Awards. Read more about how founder Bryce Weeks built an award-winning wellness community rooted in intentional experiences and meaningful connection
2025 CPA Alberta Social Entrepreneurship Award winner: Women in Need Society (WINS)
Through retail-based programs, community partnerships and innovative initiatives, hear from WINS President and CEO Karen Ramchuk as she shares how they continue to redefine support for women and families in Calgary.
2025 ATB Financial Indigenous Entrepreneurship winner: Tawaw Architecture Collective
After winning the ATB Financial Indigenous Entrepreneurship Award at the 2025 Calgary Small Business Awards, Tawaw Architecture Collective continues to shape meaningful spaces rooted in culture, community and storytelling. Hear more as Founder and Principal Wanda Dalla Costa reflects on the firm’s journey and why authenticity matters when applying for this year’s awards.
2025 Bow Valley College Innovation Award winner: TCG Machines
From a single idea sparked by a trading card collection to an internationally growing Calgary tech company, TCG Machines now has machines operating in more than 20 countries. Read more about how founder Graeme Gordon built a company from a lifelong passion for trading cards and engineering.
2025 Doane Grant Thornton Emerging Growth winner: Always Beyond Corp
Only a couple of years after launching in Calgary, Always Beyond has been recognized with the 2025 Doane Grant Thornton Emerging Growth Award at the Calgary Small Business Awards. For CEO Shawn Freeman, the win reflects client trust and a team focused on building a different kind of IT services company. Read more about their journey and what’s next for Always Beyond.
2025 RBC Inclusion Award winner: Sport Calgary
Creating more inclusive and accessible opportunities in sport is at the heart of Sport Calgary’s work. In this article, Tanis Ursulak, Manager of External Affairs, shares how the organization is driving community impact and what it means to be recognized with the 2025 RBC Inclusion Award at the Calgary Small Business Awards.
Calgary Chamber announces 2025 Small Business Award Winners
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Small Business Awards, presented by Rogers Business. This year’s awards drew an impressive 330 applicants across eight categories, reflecting the diversity, innovation and resilience that define Calgary’s small business community.
Small Business Award winner spotlight: Muskwa Productions
Muskwa Productions, founded by Nicole Robertson, was recognized with the ATB Indigenous Entrepreneurship Award during the Calgary Chamber of Commerce Small Business Week Gala. The company focuses on sharing Indigenous stories through media and communications, aiming to address stereotypes and foster cultural understanding.
Small Business Award winner spotlight: Tacit Edge
As this year’s winners of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion award, read more about how Tacit Edge is paving the way for diversity and equity in product management and AI education.
Small Business Award winner spotlight: Bird Creatives
Honoured with the Air Canada Community Champion Award at this year’s Calgary Small Business Awards, discover how Bird Creatives is transforming the local creative scene through connection, collaboration and a deep commitment to community
Small Business Award winner spotlight: C.E.C. Innovations
As the winner of this year’s Bow Valley College Innovation Award at the Calgary Small Business Awards, discover how C.E.C. Innovations is pioneering water technology solutions for public health and environmental monitoring.
Small Business Award winner spotlight: SKA Thermal Spa
As the recipient of this year’s Doane Grant Thornton Emerging Growth Award, discover how SKA Thermal Spa’s commitment to core values and passion for exceptional service has shaped a one-of-a-kind wellness experience.
Small Business Award winner spotlight: MAXgreen Windows, Siding and Roofing
With a commitment to giving back to the community and providing reliable, high-quality service, hear more about how MAXgreen Windows, Siding and Roofing is putting their customers and community first.
The Calgary Small Business Awards CPHR Alberta People’s Choice: Bowness Soapworks
From a creative side project to winning the CPHR Alberta People’s Choice Award at this year’s Calgary Small Business Awards, learn how the owner of Bowness Soapworks, Melba Seto, is using her success to support and uplift other small businesses in Calgary.
