HIGH RIVER, AB, June 9, 2026 /CNW/ – Western Financial Group has been named a recipient of the 2026 Canadian Business Excellence Awards for Private Businesses, presented by Excellence Canada. This marks the second consecutive year that the company has received this national recognition, which honors organizations that excel in customer experience, employee engagement, and innovation.
Commitment to Excellence
The 2026 award underscores Western's ongoing dedication to serving Canadians through a people-first approach. The company continues to invest in its teams, customer experience, and innovation across all aspects of its business. Excellence Canada highlighted the strength of Western's strategic and effective methods for enhancing customer satisfaction, engaging employees, and fostering a culture of innovation.
CEO's Perspective
"Receiving this recognition for a second consecutive year is a meaningful honour for our organization," said Grant Ostir, CEO of Western Financial Group. "It reflects the dedication of our teams across the country and their continued focus on creating positive experiences for our customers, supporting one another, and staying focused on the strategic goals that guide our work every day."
Milestone Anniversary
This year's recognition is particularly significant as it coincides with the 10th anniversary of the Canadian Business Excellence Awards for Private Businesses. The milestone celebrates a decade of recognizing organizations across Canada that set the standard for performance, resilience, and forward-thinking leadership.
Award Ceremony
The award will be formally presented at the 2026 Canadian Business Excellence Awards Ceremony on September 23, 2026, at the Eglinton Grand in Toronto. According to Excellence Canada, this year's event will bring together leaders from recipient organizations across the country as part of the awards program's anniversary celebration.
About Western Financial Group
Western Financial Group is a diversified insurance services company that has provided protection to over one million Canadians for more than 100 years. The company is committed to community service, customer service, innovation, growth, and its people. It offers personal and business insurance through a dedicated team of over 2,500 employees in more than 200 communities, affiliates, and various connected channels. Proudly Canadian, Western is accredited by the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating and recognized by customers with a 4.5 out of 5 rating on Google.
Since its inception, supporting local communities has been a guiding principle. In 2001, the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation was established as a non-profit charity, allowing team members to give back and positively impact the places where they live, work, and play. To date, the foundation has granted over $9 million back into communities.
Western Financial Group is a subsidiary of Trimont Financial Ltd., which is a subsidiary of The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company. For more information, visit westernfinancialgroup.ca.
SOURCE Western Financial Group
