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Ponoka chamber announces 2024 business award winners

This year the awards were Off to the Races!" with a Kentucky Derby themed-gala

The Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards gala on Oct. 25 at the Stagecoach Saloon on the Ponoka Stampede Grounds. 

The awards, voted on by chamber members, celebrate the exceptional local businesses, their staff and local service groups for their dedication and hard work for their customers and serving the community. 

This year the awards were "off to the races" with a Kentucky Derby themed-gala. 

The winners were: 

Business Person of the Year

Jane Wierzba - ReMax Real Estate Central Alberta.

Medium Business of the Year (5-10 employees)

Tantec Electronics Ltd.

Startup Business of the Year

Quality Glass Alberta.

Customer Service Person of the Year

Marijke Kager - Busted Ladies Lingerie.

Service/Community Group of the Year

Ponoka and Area Minor Football.

Young Business Leader of the Year

Tanner McLaren - Pick 6 PDR & Detail Ltd.

Large Business of the Year (11+ employees)

eighteen91 Ltd.

Small Business of the Year (1-4 employees)

Under Pressure Line Jetting Inc.

Legacy Business of the Year

Flowers For You.

Tourism/Hospitality Business of the Year

Ponoka Stampede Association.

(Award photos are of the winners and the sponsors of the award or a representative from the chamber board.)