Regina businesses were recognized for achieving excellence at the Paragon Awards on Thursday night.

Twenty-eight finalists were among the more than 120 local businesses that were nominated for this year's awards, which are presented annually by the Regina and District Chamber of Commerce.

Brandt Group of Companies was bestowed with the evening's top honour, the Business of the Year award.

Other award winners included:

• Denny and Toni Huyghebaert of Slice Athletic Wear – Young Entrepreneur award

• Sunlife Financial – Community Involvement award

• News Talk 980 CJME/NewsTalk 650 CKOM/Red Cross – Community Alliance award

• Film Rescue International – Export Achievement award

• Chocolates by Bernard Callebaut – Customer Service Excellence award

• Conexus Credit Union – Marketing and Promotional Achievement award

• Sobeys – Diversity award

• Delta Regina – Environmental Excellence award

• Digital Skies – New Business Venture award