Small Business of the Year finalists are - Juiced Audio & Lighting, Sweet Capones Bakery & Cafe and The Red Deer Mechanic.

Business of the Year finalists are - Abbey Platinum Master Built, Central Alberta Co-op Ltd. and Prime Boiler Services Ltd.

New Business of the Year finalists are - Creekside Creative Academy, Hello Beautiful Bridal Boutique and Mint Smartwash.

Emerging Business of the Year finalists are - Custom Furniture Canada, Masterpiece Salon and Recovery Lab.

Not-for-Profit finalists are - Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Society, Central Alberta Humane Society and Central Alberta Pride Society.

Business Leader of the Year finalists are - Carl Sauve - KCB Cabinets and Renovations, Donna Purcell - Donna Purcell QC Law and Doug Anderson - Peavey Industries.