This award was created in 2010 and named after Fort Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce past Executive Director Ken Hodgins.

Ken Hodgins started Colonial Mens Wear in 1969. In 1980, he moved to the Fort Saskatchewan Mall and re-named it Hodgins Menswear. Five years later, Hodgins built the Kendra Building on 99th Avenue and moved his business in. He operated the business with his wife until 1996.

While he owned the menswear store, he also volunteered on many committees in the community. He started and coached the first T-ball league.

He served as President of the Chamber of Commerce in 1977-78 and started many projects within the Chamber. He volunteered on the Farmers' Market Committee and Chamber of Commerce Directory. He was also the first Executive Director of the Chamber.

He was a city alderman (later re-named councillor) from 1986-1995 as well as Mayor from 1995-2004. He served on city boards and committees, including initiating the local recycling program and chairing the fundraising committee for the Dow Centennial Centre that successfuly raised over $7 million. He initiated and co-chaired City Entrance Signs as well as Canada Volunteer, Hire-a-Student and Shop the Fort committees.

He has been a Kinsmen member since 1969, in which he has been involved with many committees and helped build the Kinsmen Park. He was instrumental in securing the CN Station historic restoration.

He has been an active member at St. George's Anglican Church. As well, he has served on the Fort Saskatchewan Commnunity Hospital Board.

These are just a few of his many achievements in his storied professional career.

Ken never did just his job. He spent 40 years involved in this community. He put himself wholeheartedly into everything he did; often at the expense of his family life.

The Chamber is very proud to recognize Ken Hodgins' outstanding involvement in the Chamber as well as in the community. This award, which speaks of the achievement of an individual, may be given out once a year at the discretion of the President and the Board of Directors in conjunctions with the Business Awards Gala Committee.

• 65 years old +
• Retired or semi-retired
• Must have been either a member or employed by a member in good standing
• Currently involved or has been involved with civic, provincial or federal initiative
• Is currently, or has owned/operated, or holds or has held a valid commercial business license in the Fort Saskatchewan area.

Winners must meet the following criteria for this award:

Contribution of Business Achievement by –

• A positive and influential impact on business development
• Displaying  an above standard level of service and demonstrates business success and achievement
• Best reflecting the outstanding spirit and success of the business community
• Demonstrating outstanding leadership and innovation

As well as contribution to the community as demonstrated by –

• Showing an admirable record of community volunteerism/sponsorship/generosity
• Making an important contribution to the quality of lives in Fort Saskatchewan
• Providing a positive impact on community development
• Exhibiting a passion and dedication through active participation in the community