The southwest's best businesses were honoured on Friday night at the 11th Annual SCBex Awards at the Sky Centre.

     Among the big winners was JayDee Agtech, who took home the prestigious Business of the Year award.  It was a big year for JayDee, highlighted with an expansion through a merger.  CEO Duane Smith says this honour is a tremendous recognition for their efforts, and the work of their staff, who he says were critical in acheiving their success, and have adapted well to the growth of the business.

     Bodyfit Fitness Lounge, established in March of last year, received the New Business of the Year award.  President Kevin Woycenko says the award caps off a great first year, and they are looking ahead to the future, when they hope to serve more members after a 10,000-square-foot expansion to their facility.

     Other award winners were as follows:

    -Young Entrepreneur - Sure-fit Denture Clinic

    -Customer Service - Glass Slipper Spa

    -Growth and Expansion - Buffalo Brew Pub

    -Community Involvement - Standard Motors

    -Southwest Award - Heartland Livestock Services

    -Import/Export Achievement - Mustard Capital

    -Business Hall of Fame Inductees - MicroAge and Wheatland Machine Shop