Awards

• Be located within the Town of Stony Plain
• Hold a valid Town of Stony Plain business license
• Be in operation for a minimum of two years
• Not have received the Ambassador of Action Award of Award of Business Excellence within the last five years

• Innovative practices: the extent to which the business demonstrates creativity and forward-thinking in its operations, products, or services. 
• Customer service: the quality and effectiveness of the business's customer service and its ability to meet or exceed customer expectations. 
• Growth: the business's expansion or development over a period of time, including financial growth, market share, and workforce size. 
• Community participation: the business's involvement and positive impact within the community through volunteerism, philanthropy, and support for local initiatives.

Mira Timber Frame Honoured with 2024 Award of Business Excellence.

Founded in 1998, Mira Timber Frame is based in Stony Plain's North Business Park, operating from a 16,000 square foot facility. The company has completed over 520 projects across North America and Japan, specializing in traditional European mortise-and-tenon joinery. Under the leadership of founders Julian and Trudy Gauthier, Mira Timber Frame has expanded its portfolio to include large-scale commercial ventures, earning a reputation for creative designs that bring clients' architectural visions to life.

To learn more about Mira Timber Frame, visit their website at www.miratimberframe.com

 Eligibility

• Events, projects, or initiatives undertaken by an organization or non-profit must take place within the Town of Stony Plain
• Individuals nominated must be a resident of Stony Plain or be able to demonstrate that the initiative they are nominated for took place in Stony Plain or contributed to the economy of Stony Plain
• Hold a valid Town of Stony Plain business license
• Not have received the Award of Creative Excellence within the last two years
• Events, projects or initiatives must have taken place within 18 months from the open date of nominations

Nominees should possess at least one of the following attributes:

• Offer cultural initiative(s) that promote(s) Stony Plain
• Encourages accessibility and inclusion to participate relating to culture or tourism
• Elevates the creative culture and identity of Stony Plain
• Partners or collaborates with local artists or artisans to promote the creative industry 
• Contributes to the field of local cultural planning, programs, or services
• Enhances the vitality and vibrancy of the culture or tourism sector
• Is a cultural or tourism ambassador for the community of Stony Plain

2024 Winner

Alexis Marie Chute Named 2024 Award of Creative Excellence Recipient 

Alexis is an award-winning artist, bestselling author, photographer, filmmaker, art curator, public speaker, and is renowned for her innovative and boundary-pushing work. Her book, Memorable Murals: The Visual History of the Town of Stony Plain, Alberta, published in 2023, captures the heart and history of Stony Plain's celebrated mural program. Her book tells the story of the mural program, the artists’ inspirations, struggles, and triumphs, and provides insight into the power of public art and the fascinating world of murals. Memorable Murals is a celebration of Stony Plain’s culture, art, and the undeniable power of community, reminding us that some stories are best told on a grand scale.

For more information about Alexis Marie Chute, visit her website at www.alexismariechute.com.