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NewsletterOctober 14, 20263 min read

Important Announcement: 2026 Elkford Chamber Business Awards

By Elkford Chamber of Commerce

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Hello {First Name},

It is with sincere disappointment that we announce the cancellation of the 2026 Elkford Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, scheduled for Saturday, October 24.


This was not an easy decision. Unfortunately, despite our efforts, we have been unable to secure a designated driver service, which is a requirement under the District of Elkford's bylaws for our event.


Combined with lower-than-anticipated ticket sales, we have made the difficult decision that we cannot move forward with this year's celebration as planned.


We know many of you were looking forward to an evening of celebrating our local business community, and we share in that disappointment. A great deal of time and effort has gone into planning this event, and we sincerely apologize to everyone who purchased tickets, supported the event, or made plans to attend.


Our Award Winners Will Still Be Celebrated!


While we won't be gathering for our traditional awards evening, we remain committed to recognizing the incredible businesses, organizations, and individuals who make Elkford such a special community.


We will be arranging individual award presentations and gifts for this year's winners, ensuring they receive the recognition they deserve. We will also be celebrating and announcing our award recipients through our social media channels, so please stay tuned!


Ticket Refund Information


For those who have already purchased tickets, refunds will be handled as follows:

  • Online purchases: Refunds will be processed this week. Please allow 5–7 business days for the funds to appear back on your original payment method.
  • Cheque or e-transfer payments: Our team will be in touch to make arrangements to return your payment.


No action is required on your part at this time.


A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors


We would also like to extend a sincere thank you to our Business Awards sponsors for their generous support and commitment to celebrating our local business community. All trophy sponsors will still receive recognition through our online award announcements and social media posts as we celebrate this year's winners.


Thank You for Your Understanding


The Business Awards are an important opportunity for us to come together and recognize the people and businesses that contribute so much to our community. We are truly disappointed that we won't be able to celebrate together this year.


We want to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who supported the event, including our sponsors, ticket purchasers, nominees, and community members. Your continued support of the Elkford Chamber of Commerce and our local business community means a great deal.


While this year's celebration will look different than we had hoped, the accomplishments of our award recipients are no less deserving of recognition, and we look forward to sharing their achievements with you in the coming days.


Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

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