INSPIRE AWARD LUNCHEON

The Women in Business Committee is proud to recognize the outstanding nominees for this year’s Inspire Award. These incredible women exemplify leadership, resilience, and a commitment to strengthening our business community.

This year’s nominees are:

🟣 Ashley Mitchell – Owner/Operator, Elemental Magick Holistic Healing
🟣 Dallas McManaman – Owner/Store Manager, FreshCo Medicine Hat
🟣 Janice Kirchner – Co-Owner, Safety Connections
🟣 Kaylee Cook – Owner/Operator, Bumbleboo Boutique
🟣 Dr. Reagan Weeks – Superintendent and CEO, Prairie Rose Public Schools
🟣 Samantha Knibbs – Owner/Operator, SKFitness
🟣 Sarah Scahill – Founder/Consultant, ExecRN & NervePoint Health Technologies Inc.; Councillor, College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
🟣 Shay Hardekopf – Operations Manager, Root Cellar Food and Wellness Hub

Congratulations to all of this year’s nominees. Your dedication, leadership, and impact continue to inspire our community.

We also extend our sincere thanks to our generous sponsors: Wheeler McIvor & Associates – IG Private Wealth Management, W by ATB Financial, Auto-Star Compusystems Inc., Big M Ford Lincoln Ltd., Ebel’s Limousines & Event Decor, and Lilac & Peony.

JUNE 5, 2026

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS

PREVIOUS INSPIRE AWARD WINNERS

  • Chelsey Ehresman

  • Kirsten Spek

  • Jennifer Kerslake

  • Amber Hanson

  • Nichole Neubauer

  • Christina Johnson

  • Tracy Stroud

  • Chris Deering

  • Sandra Moore

  • Tara Williams

  • Lisa Kowalchuk

  • Jackie Penner

View our collection of photos from PREVIOUS years