The Awards / Past Winners

Encompassing Energy Leader: Presented by Bullfrog Power to Stephanie Hrehirchuk for her efforts to promote environmental stewardship in children through her books, and planting trees with each copy sold.
Community Economy Leader: Presented by Thrive to Bite Grocer and Eatery for its dedication to community engagement through food.
Empowering Employees Leader (Formerly Empowering Communities Leader): Presented by Vibrant Communities Calgary to Fiasco Gelato for its commitment to supporting its employees and encouraging physical and psychological wellbeing through participation in the Virgin Pulse Challenge.
B Corp Leader: Presented by BDC to Fiasco Gelato for its commitment to embodying B Corp values and thriving in the face of adversity.
Diversity & Inclusion Leader: Presented by Prospect Human Services and Universal Access to Versett for its commitment to promoting empathic practices and inclusive employment strategies both within its own office and beyond through public sharing of its own research.
Communications Leader Award: Presented by GOOD Company Graphic Design to Juice Creative recognizing its video PSA for the Calgary Centre for Sexuality for its production quality and emotional impact.

Favourite micro business: JMK Admin Services
Favourite small business: Intrinsi
Favourite medium-large business: DIRTT Environmental Solutions
Favourite non-profit: Calgary Reads
Encompassing Energy Leader: Presented by Bullfrog Power to TreeEra, for their commitment to reducing carbon footprints through the simple act of planting trees.
Community Economy Leader: Presented by Thrive to Universal Access, for their commitment to creating a more accessible world for all people.
Empowering Communities Leader: Presented by Vibrant Communities Calgary to Community Natural Foods, for its commitment to creating an inclusive, unbiased hiring policy to coincide with its corporate culture.
B Corp Leader: Presented by BDC to BluPlanet Recycling, for its commitment to reducing waste in Calgary while also promoting giving back to the community, and looking out for its employees’ wellbeing.

Favourite micro business: Alberta Apparel
Favourite small business: Neal's Yard Remedies
Favourite medium-large business: Community Natural Foods
Favourite non-profit: Green Calgary
Encompassing Energy Leader: Presented by Bullfrog Power to Imaginea Energy Corporation for its commitment to greening the oil and gas industry.
Community Economy Leader: Presented by Thrive to Village Brewery for its commitment to building communities through collaboration.
Empowering Communities Leader: Presented by Vibrant Communities Calgary to Fiasco Gelato for its commitment to making employees feel supported and taken care of.
Environmental Transformation Leader: Presented by Green Knight Environmental to Boks Farms for its initiative to grow sustainable greens year-round.

Favourite micro business: Social Sesame
Favourite small business: Neal's Yard Remedies
Favourite medium-large business: Community Natural Foods
Favourite non-profit: Green Calgary
Encompassing Energy Leader: Presented by Bullfrog Power to Market 17 for its diversified approach to reducing the energy footprint of its operations
Community Economy Leader: Presented by Thrive to Muttley Crue Organic Dog Grooming and Daycare for its focus on community investment, local supply chain, environmentally preferred purchasing, and enhancing skills development and Living Wage employment opportunities for under-served populations
Empowering Communities Leader: Presented by Vibrant Communities Calgary to BluPlanet Recycling for its commitment to support employees’ ongoing education and personal development, and for paying its team a Living Wage
Environmental Transformation Leader: Presented by Green Knight Environmental to Green Event Services for outstanding commitment to waste reduction and environmental education

Favourite micro business: DIG
Favourite small business: Leela Eco Spa & Studio
Favourite medium-size business: Community Natural Foods
Favourite large business: First Calgary Financial
Favourite non-profit: Green Calgary
Encompassing Energy Leader: Presented by Bullfrog Power to McAra Printing for its pioneering work in the printing sector, demonstrating the viability and benefits of renewable energy use, enhanced energy efficiency and reduced energy consumption
Community Economy Leader: Presented by Thrive to First Calgary Financial for its focus on community investment, including support of local charities and non-profits, environmentally preferred purchasing and enhancing access to financial services for under-served populations
Empowering Communities Leader: Presented by Vibrant Communities Calgary to BluPlanet Recycling for its commitment to support employees’ ongoing education and personal development, and for paying its team a Living Wage

Favourite micro business: Conscious Brands
Favourite small business: Leela Eco Spa & Studio
Favourite medium-size business: Community Natural Foods
Favourite large business: Calgary Co-op
Favourite non-profit: Green Calgary
Encompassing Energy Leader: Presented by Bullfrog Power to River Café for its innovative and diversified approach to reducing the environmental footprint of its operations
Community Economy Leader: Presented by Thrive to Leela Eco Spa & Studio for its work to support a stronger local economy in Calgary
Empowering Communities Leader: Presented by Vibrant Communities Calgary to DIRTT for its employee programming that supports staff in being active members of their communities