2026 Celebration of Excellence

Thursday, June 11, 2026

2026 Award Recipients:


Drumheller & District Chamber of Commerce Awards:

  • Business Professional of the Year: Lana Phillips
  • Community Builder of the Year: Town of Drumheller Library Board
  • Employer of Choice of the Year: Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site
  • Most Promising New Business of the Year: Dino-Mite Fudge
  • Small Business of the Year: C. Schatz Film & Photography
  • Large Business of the Year: Freson Bros

Rotary Club of Drumheller Awards:

  • Female Athlete of the Year: Abby Kucher
  • Male Athlete of the Year: Noah Lowther
  • Most Courteous Employee: Jonalyn Smith
  • Citizen of the Year: Jason Blanke

Travel Drumheller Awards:

  • Tourism Business of the Year: Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site
  • Hospitality Ambassador: Rebecca Freisen 
  • Event of the Year: 2025 Badlands Passion Play