On Thursday, October 20th, the Airdrie small business community will have an opportunity to shine.

Nominations were made and finalists have been selected for this year's Airdrie Business Awards that'll be held at Bert Church Theatre at 6:00 p.m.

This year's categories include, Family Friendly Business, Environmental Stewardship Business, Winning Edge Business, and the Emerging Business Award.

The finalists are:

2016 Winning Edge Award Finalists

Airdrie Canvas
Budget Blinds
Canada Coach Lines Inc.
Cream Body & Bath
Crossfit 403
Mezzanine Hair Studio
The IT Company
Tri Fit Training Ltd.

2016 Family Friendly Business Award Finalists

A Friend Indeed
Airdrie Roofing Ltd.
Bright Explorations Child Development Inc.
Devi Yoga Tribe
Four on the Floor
Grace Family Dental
Master Rim’s Taekwondo
Mezzanine Hair Studio
The Pink Wand

2016 Environmental Stewardship Finalists

Clothing for a Cause
Good Earth Coffee
London Drugs

2016 Emerging Business Award Finalists

Airdrie Family Eye Doctors
Airdrie Puppy Pals
Allstate Insurance Company of Canada – Airdrie Agency
Devi Yoga Tribe
Downward Dog Grooming
Lathered Cleaning Company Inc.
Liquid Amber Landscape Management Ltd.
PUSH Cycling Studio Inc.
Switchback Creative
The Cat Next Door Inc.

During the Chamber of Commerce Small Business Week luncheon on Monday, October 17th, Al Jones of Here's the Scoop won the Airdrie Business Leader Award.