2026 MLA Reception & Co-operative Awards

Nov 17 | MLA Reception & Co-op Awards
6:00–9:00 p.m. | Alberta Counsel

Join fellow Conference delegates, co-operative leaders and invited provincial elected officials for an evening overlooking the Alberta Legislature grounds.

The evening will include ACCA’s MLA Reception and Co-op Awards — an opportunity to build relationships, celebrate people and organizations making a difference, and start the Conference together.

The MLA Reception & Co-op Awards are included with your Conference registration. If you are not attending the full conference, you can register for only the evening reception below.

Register for the evening reception here:

Join us in Edmonton this November to connect, learn and be part of the conversations shaping what comes next for Alberta’s co-operative sector.

November 17–18, 2026 | Edmonton

Co-op Leadership Award Nominations Now Open

Know a co-operative or individual whose contribution deserves to be recognized? Help us keep this tradition of recognition alive by putting their name forward. Your nomination helps shine a light on the people and organizations making a difference and advancing Alberta’s co-operative sector. Nominations close October 23 — don’t leave a great story untold - Nominate Today

See what’s to follow on November 18

  • Jessica Barbosa, CPA, CA, CCMP

    Founder

    Art of Change

  • Juliet 'Kego, MBA

    Co-Founder

    Whole Woman Network Co-operative (WWN Co-op)

  • Dale Nally

    Minister of Service Alberta

    and Red Tape Reduction of Alberta

  • Corinne Remple

    Executive Director

    ACCA

  • Kyle White

    Director of Education

    Co-operatives First

  • Maureen Kolla

    Director

    Energy Futures Lab

  • Vicki Zinyk

    Executive Director

    Alberta Cooperative Energy

  • Rebecca Haberstock-McKnight

    Project Lead for Business NOT As Usual

    ACCA

  • More speakers TBA!

  • Bradley Nickel

    Business Opportunity Specialist

    EQUS

November 18 | Alberta Co-operative Conference 8:00-4:00 p.m. | the Westin Edmonton


Wednesday is about making your time together count. Join leaders from across the co-operative sector and beyond for a focused day of practical learning, fresh thinking and meaningful conversation — with plenty of time built in to connect with one another.

Full Conference Details Here

Supported by ACCA’s Legacy Builders

ACCA’s Legacy Builders invest in the broader work of strengthening Alberta’s co-operative sector, helping make opportunities like the Alberta Co-operative Conference possible.

Through ACCA’s three-year NRED grant, we have the opportunity to match $100,000 in sector investment each year — doubling the impact of every contribution.


Read more about becoming a Legacy Builder: https://www.acca.coop/legacy-builders or connect with Corinne Remple at execdir@acca.coop.

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