CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVES OF SASKATCHEWAN
About CCES:
Chamber of Commerce Executives of Saskatchewan ("CCES") is a Chapter of CCEC.
All members of CCEC based in Saskatchewan will automatically receive a complimentary membership with CCES.
CCES Rep on the CCEC Board of Directors:
Monica Osborn, Weyburn Chamber of Commerce
Chapter Committee:
Chair: Monica Osborn, Weyburn Chamber of Commerce
Vice Chair: Angela Steiert, Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce
Past Chair: Teri-Lynn Mackie, Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce
Linda Machniak, Battlefords & District Chamber of Commerce
Juanita Polegi, Yorkton Chamber of Commerce
Corla Rokochy, Swift Current & District Chamber of Commerce
Vircia Natlazo-Vythilingum, Humboldt & District Chamber of Commerce
Tenielle Bogdan, Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce (ex-officio)
Saskatchewan Chamber Executive of the Year:
Awarded to the chief staff person of a Chamber of Commerce / Board of Trade for outstanding performance, commitment to the Chamber Network, and community leadership.
This award recognizes exceptional Chamber leaders from across Saskatchewan with proven excellence in:
- Chamber management and operations;
- Membership retention, engagement and growth;
- Delivering innovative programs and services;Â
- Community leadership; and
- Contributing to the Chamber NetworkÂ
Nominee Eligibility:
- Must be the chief staff person of a Chamber of Commerce / Board of Trade in Saskatchewan.
- Must have achieved 3 years of consecutive employment by March 3, 2026.
- Must be a member of CCES and the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce.
- Award nominations must be submitted by a peer. Self nominations are not accepted.
- The current President of CCES is not eligible.
Chamber executives who are the sole employee are eligible and encouraged to apply!
Nominations are closed for 2026!
Congratulations to the 2026 Saskatchewan Chamber Executive of the Year!
Teri-Lynn MacKie
Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce
CCES Summit:
Join us for the professional development conference for Chamber staff in Saskatchewan! You can expect to learn best practices from your peers, explore trends impacting Chambers, and have lots of opportunities to strengthen relationships with your Chamber peers.
Summit 2026 will be in Prince Albert from August 24-26
For more information or to register, visit the CCES Summit event page here.
Chambers Plan Bursaries To Attend CCES Summit
Chambers Plan is providing 15 $500 bursaries! Applications are due by June 26, 2026.Â
Access the full bursary information package here.
Bursary Eligibility:Â
- Applicants must be employed with a Chamber of Commerce or Board of Trade in Saskatchewan.
- Applicants must be members of CCES and CCEC. Membership is available free of charge.
- Chambers that have not received a bursary to attend Summit in the past will receive stronger consideration.
Eligible Expenses:
The bursaries may be awarded up to a maximum amount of $500 to cover conference registration fees, hotel accommodations and travel expenses. Eligible travel expenses may include flights, parking, meals and fuel. We will not pay mileage, but will accept fuel receipts as an eligible travel expense.
Bursary Application Timeline:
Applications are due by June 26, 2026. Successful recipients will be notified by July 10, 2026.
Bursary Program To Attend CCEC's National Conference:
CCES and Chambers Plan are providing bursaries for Saskatchewan Chamber professionals to attend the CCEC national conference in Victoria, BC on October 27-28, 2026.Â
CCES will be providing 1 $1000 bursary.
Chambers Plan will be providing 3 $1000 bursaries.
Download the bursary information package here.
Bursary Eligibility:
- Applicants must be employed with a Chamber of Commerce or Board of Trade in Saskatchewan.
- Applicants must be members of CCES and CCEC. Membership is available free of charge.
- Chambers that have not received a bursary to attend CCEC in the past will receive stronger consideration.
- Applicants must have approval to attend the event from their Board of Directors. A letter of support from the Board Chair, or other Board representative must accompany the application.
Eligible Expenses:
The bursaries may be awarded up to a maximum amount of $1000 to cover conference registration fees, hotel accommodations and travel expenses. Eligible travel expenses may include flights, parking, meals and fuel. We will not pay mileage, but will accept fuel receipts as an eligible travel expense.Â
Bursary Application Timeline:
Applications are due by July 24, 2026. Successful recipients will be notified by August 7, 2026.
