Who will win
$125,000 in prizing?
Thousands of owners applied for their chance to win $125,000 in funding, technology and exposure to boost their business growth.Â
Find out who our winners will be on October 1.
Find out who our winners will be on October 1.
Celebrating Canadian small business
This year, we’ve connected with likeminded partners to further celebrate owners and boost their business.
3 grand prize category award winners receive
$125,000
in funding, technology and exposure.
6 Community Award winners receive
$10,000
in funding, plus additional prizes.
People’s Choice Award
$25,000
in additional funding.
Voting opens October 1
People’s Choice Award
$25,000 in prizing
Get your community involved for a chance to win an additional $25,000 in direct funding, sponsored by Salesforce.
Applications are closed. Countdown to the winners announcement.
June 2, 2026
Application period began.
September 2, 2026
The application period closed at 11:59am ET.
October 1, 2026
Winner announcements.
People’s Choice Award voting begins.
October 15, 2026
People’s Choice Award winner announcement.
Winners celebration event.
More than a contest.
A community for business owners.
In collaboration with our partners, we’re creating a #StandWithOwners community
where Canadian owners can connect, learn and grow together.
where Canadian owners can connect, learn and grow together.
Thank you to our partners.
This year, we've connected with like-minded partners, who share a passion for championing
Canadian small businesses, to deliver even greater value and exposure.
Canadian small businesses, to deliver even greater value and exposure.
Our presenting partners
Future Forward Award
presented by
Business Growth Award
presented by
AI Innovation Award
presented by
Our prize partners
