Pro Level Looks Hair Studio & Spa received the Business Legacy Award, recognizing its 13 years of service, community involvement and commitment to the next generation of hairstylists. Photo: Lucy Roy
By Haylee Winger
More than 175 people gathered at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre on October 24 for
the Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce Harvest Moon Business Awards Gala.
Chamber President Sarah Hall served as emcee for the evening, with Mary LeBreton of Orthos
Media Management taking over the microphone briefly during the program.
Speaking at the event were Patty Schultz on behalf of MP Michael Cooper, Hon. Minister Dale
Nally and Town of Morinville Deputy Mayor Jayson Wood.
Entertainment at the beginning of the evening was provided by Riley Quinn, who kept with the
harvest moon theme throughout his performance.
The evening’s awards recognized businesses and individuals across a variety of categories.
The Small Business Award had 11 nominees, with Sturgeon Brewing Company named as the
recipient.
Pet Valu-Morinville received the Medium Business Award, which had nine nominees.
The Large Business Award, which had seven nominees, was presented to Home Hardware by
Hall, Wood and Nally.
Healrise Physiotherapy & Wellness received the New Business of the Year Award from a field of
12 nominees.
The Home-Based Business of the Year Award, with five nominees, went to Island Crust and
Spice.
Meadows of Morinville/Jandel Homes received the Community Spirit Award, which had six
nominees.
Forcade Farms was presented with the Agricultural Business Award, which had five nominees.
The Youth Customer Service Award went to The Freezie Kid. The award had two nominees and
recognized the recipient’s determination and dedication to raising funds for a project. The Freezie
Kid could regularly be seen selling freezies in parks and other community gathering places.
The Business Integrity Award was presented to Canadian Agri-Blend Inc.-Bag ‘N Blok. The
business began in 1986 and has continued to grow in the Morinville Business Park.
The award is selected by the Chamber Board of Directors and recognizes businesses that have
been operating for more than 10 years, are active in the community and are members in good
standing with the Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce.
Pro Level Looks Hair Studio & Spa received the Business Legacy Award. The award recognizes
a business’s lasting contribution through years of service, trusted relationships and commitment
to the community.
Pro Level Looks has been serving clients for 13 years and has also supported the next generation
of hairstylists through continuing education, mentoring apprentices through to Journeyman
certification and offering work experience to students.
The business also supports local charities and fundraisers and contributes to the community.
The Steve & Marci Crouse Memorial Award was presented to A & B’s Main Squeeze. The award
recognizes vendors who produce homemade, handmade or homegrown products. Recipients
must have been active market vendors since 2025, attended at least five Morinville Markets and
demonstrated qualities including product variety and quality, customer care, creativity and
positive energy among fellow vendors and market goers.
The evening also featured a number of silent auction prizes donated by members of the
community. Sponsorship banners were displayed at the entrance to the hall, on the screen and on
a central post inside the venue.