CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVES OF ALBERTA
About CCEA:
Helping Chamber Managers build a better Alberta!
CCEA is a Chapter of CCEC. All members of CCEC based in Alberta will automatically receive a complimentary membership with CCEA.
Questions? Contact Alberta@CCEC.biz
Chapter Committee:
Chair: Marilyne Aalhus, Airdrie Regional Chamber of Commerce
Vice Chair: Scott Robinson, Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce
Past Chair: Shelly Nichol, St. Albert and District Chamber of Commerce
Dawn LeMaistre, Okotoks & District Chamber of Commerce
Sacha Knorr, Alberta Chambers of Commerce
Norman Leach, Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce
Legacy Bursary Program
The purpose of the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Alberta Legacy Bursary Program is to provide financial assistance for up to 5 CCEA members to attend the CCEC national professional development conference.
The 2025 conference will be in Mississauga, Ontario on October 7 & 8, 2025.
The bursaries may be awarded each year, up to a maximum of $1000 to cover conference registration fees, hotel accommodation and travel expenses. Receipts must be provided to CCEA for reimbursement.
The five bursaries are a legacy to honor Chamber executives we have lost:
- Irven Snider (Ponoka and Alberta)
- Pat Tenney (Lloydminster)
- Peggy Lapinski (Alberta)
- Cindy Taschuk (Rocky Mountain House)
- Kelly Carson (Cochrane & District Chamber of Commerce)
Applications will open on May 1, 2025.
Alberta Executive of the Year Award
Awarded to the Chief Staff Person or Executive Director of a Chamber of Commerce / Board of Trade for outstanding performance, commitment to the chamber network, and community leadership.
Previous award recipients are among the best Chamber leaders in Alberta with proven excellence in:
- Chamber management and operations;
- Membership retention and/or growth;
- Financial sustainability;
- Contributions to the provincial Chamber Network, which could include: volunteering with the Chapter, hosting Summit, active policy participation and influence, provincial and/or community initiatives in support of the broader business community, and
- Community leadership.
Eligibility:
- Must be the chief staff person / Executive Director / sole employee of a Chamber of Commerce or Board of Trade in Alberta.
- Must be a member of CCEC, CCEA and the Alberta Chambers of Commerce.
- Must have been employed at the current Chamber of Commerce or Board of Trade for a minimum of 3 consecutive years.
- Award nominations must be submitted by a peer. Self nominations will not be accepted.
- The current President of ACE is not eligible, nor are past award recipients from the last two years (2024, 2023).
Award Timeline:
Nominations close: March 28, 2025
Chair of CCEA will notify nominees: March 31, 2025
Nominee bios are due by: April 11, 2025
Online voting is open: April 14 - May 2, 2025
The award will be presented during the Alberta Chambers of Commerce’s 87th AGM and Policy Plenary Session in Medicine Hat from May 29 - 31, 2025.
Nominations Are Open!
Submit your nomination online here.
