Meet the 2026 winners
We’re proud to recognize these standout Canadian businesses driving innovation, growth, and positive change in their communities.
Read their stories below, then cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award and help give one deserving owner an extra $25,000 boost.
2026 winners
Lucas Navilloz & Alice Couderc
Owners, Atome Bakery
Atome Bakery is a French-inspired, e-commerce artisan bakery that delivers sourdough bread and baked goods frozen at peak freshness directly to doorsteps across Canada, and provides third-party fulfillment services for other small food brands.
Darcy Lebourdais, Jackson Baron, Garrett Whitworth & Tanner Lebourdais
Owners, Innovatree Carbon Group Ltd.
Innovatree Carbon Group Ltd. is an Indigenous–owned enterprise leveraging cutting-edge LiDAR technology and AI-driven analytics to advance climate-smart forestry, mitigate wildfire risks, and drive economic reconciliation across Canadian communities.
Joshua Norris & Michelle Singerman
Owners, Silverts Adaptive Clothing and Footwear
Silverts Adaptive Clothing and Footwear is a Canadian pioneer in adaptive apparel that designs functional, stylish clothing and footwear for seniors, people with disabilities, and their care teams.
Régis Eroyan
Owner, Ateliers de Régis
Les Ateliers de Régis specializes in stone cutting, architectural sculpture, and the restoration of built heritage, combining ancestral craftsmanship with modern technology to preserve cultural history and mentor the next generation of artisans.
Marc Taschereau
Owner, COCO Cafe
(with team member Jacob Brauckman)
Cedar Opportunities BC Society operates COCO Cafe, a mission-driven social enterprise that provides meaningful employment, hands-on training, and inclusive community connections for individuals with diverse abilities.
Joanne Chung
Owner, Hung’s Noodles
Hung’s Noodles is a multi-generational, family-owned business that supplies Western Canada with fresh, authentic Asian noodles and artisanal wonton wrappers crafted from local Canadian ingredients for over four decades.
Su Ji Kang
Owner, Simply Smile Studio
Simply Smile Studio is an independent dental hygiene clinic providing one-on-one, sensory-friendly care for neurodivergent, anxious, and other underserved patients.
Jevin Jojy Koshy & Saleh Zarandah
Owners, Uobo
Uobo is a Canadian technology company that provides voice AI infrastructure for automotive dealerships, automating inbound sales and service calls to qualify leads and capture appointments 24/7.
Jessey Njau
Owner, Zawadi Farm Inc
Zawadi Farm Inc is an urban social enterprise and non-profit that advances Black food sovereignty and community food education. They’ve created a multi-pillar model—pairing its commercial farm with a year-round venue, farm café, and corporate experiences.
2025 prize winners
Aaron Stevenson
Owner, Ashored Innovations
Derbert, NS
Ashored Innovations addresses a critical environmental issue, retrofitting existing lobster and crab traps with underwater buoys that can be propelled to the surface using acoustic release technology.
Alkarim Devani & Darlene Jehn
Owners, mddl
Calgary, AB
mddl is a real estate company empowering communities to build diverse, sustainable "missing middle" housing through education, technology, and policy advocacy, fostering a more equitable approach to development.
Victor Nicolov
Owner, Sepura Home Ltd.
Victoria, BC
Sepura Home Ltd. is transforming kitchen waste management with its IoT-enabled composting garbage disposal system.
Daniel Badiou & Katrina Jean-Laflamme
Owners, UKKÖ Robotics
Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, MB
UKKÖ Robotics provides unique, solar-powered, autonomous barns for livestock pasture management, promoting regenerative agriculture and supporting small farmers.
William Woodstock, Dr. Devon Barnes, Dr. Lindsay Patterson & James Clague
Owners, Vets Around the Corner
Port Perry, ON
Vets Around the Corner demonstrates a strong commitment to community, innovation through their mobile clinic, and significant social impact through equitable access to pet care.
Chelsee Pettit
Owner, aaniin retail Inc.
Toronto, ON
aaniin retail Inc. is an Indigenous-owned retailer that is dedicated to supporting Indigenous creators and ensuring that 100% of profits end up in Indigenous hands.
Veronica Li & Stephanie Dang
Owners, CAYA Health Centre
Vancouver, BC
CAYA Health Centre is a multidisciplinary medical center created to address the critical gaps in healthcare for women, trans, and non-binary individuals by offering a safe, inclusive space for patients.
Harrison Gordon & Paige Sandher
Owners, CouchHaus
Langley, BC
CouchHaus is a Canadian furniture company disrupting the industry by offering customizable, sustainable couches at accessible prices.
Jennifer Buchanan
Owner, JB Music Therapy
Calgary, AB
JB Music Therapy is a team of certified Music Therapists who collaborate, design and personalize therapy plans with their clients while using technology in unique ways.
Dawn Chapman
Owner, Lazy Daisy Foods
Toronto, ON
Lazy Daisy Foods is a brand born from a community-focused café. Inspired by farm-fresh values, they create award-winning, bake-at-home buttermilk biscuits using locally sourced ingredients.
Olivier Breault-Tourigny & Phillipe Rioux
Owners, Malté
Boucherville, QC
Malté creates natural body care products from upcycled spent grain, promoting sustainability and reducing waste.
Constanza Safatle Ferrari
Owner, Newbornlander
St. John's, NL
Newbornlander is a social enterprise providing employment opportunities for newcomer women while producing ethically made baby products.
Chef Nathan Hornidge & Amanda Oake
Owners, Pollen Nation Farm
Little Rapids, NL
Pollen Nation Farm is an Indigenous-owned honey farm and culinary destination dedicated to sustainability, food security, and celebrating the uniqueness of the Newfoundland honeybee.
Andrei Matei
Owner, Robbox Inc.
Burnaby, BC
Robbox Inc. is a tech company modernizing the power tool industry with its award-winning Smart Digital Power Tools, bringing intelligence and connectivity to the job site.
Mithalee Rawat
Owner, Shorba Bone Broth
Vancouver, BC
Shorba Bone Broth is a chef-founded bone broth company offering medicinal broths free from common irritants, inspired by South Asian heritage and Ayurvedic principles.
Sasha Jardine
Owner, STE.MARG.SCOT.
Toronto, ON
STE.MARG.SCOT. creates Canadian-made wool coats, champions local wool and small farmers, and focuses on sustainable and circular manufacturing.
Shane Laptiste & Tura Cousins Wilson
Owners, SOCA | Studio of Contemporary Architecture
Toronto, ON
SOCA is a Black-owned architecture firm focused on uplifting Black communities through culturally resonant and sustainable design.
Jayrell Diggs
Owner, SudDrop Laundry Services
East Preston, NS
SudDrop offers an innovative tech-enabled laundry service partnering with local laundromats, with a focus on sustainability and community impact.
Aaron Laslo & Matthäus Hermann
Owners, Urbanjacks
Vancouver, BC
Urbanjacks transforms discarded wood into sustainable lumber, reducing waste and driving a circular economy.
Ling Bai
Owner, VL Energy Ltd.
Calgary, AB
VL Energy's AI-powered system makes industrial emissions monitoring affordable and effective, driving sustainability and cleaner operations.
2024 prize winners
Karen Danudjaja
Owner, Blume
North Vancouver, BC
Karen Danudjaja, owner of the functional beverage wellness brand Blume, has garnered well-deserved recognition. Their thoughtful approach to engaging their community in product development helped drive a 150% year-over-year growth and presence in over 600 major retailers across Canada and the US.
Thierry Lindor
Owner, Happly Ai
Montreal, QC
Owner Thierry Lindor is using AI for good, with a digital platform that connects underrepresented entrepreneurs with access to start-up grants and funding. Supporting over 40,000 users and providing access to over $50M in funding, its growing impact is gaining recognition, securing a partnership with Canada’s largest fintech company, along with pilot projects with various government organizations.
Dr. Dina Kulik
Owner, Kidcrew Medical
Toronto, ON
Dr. Dina Kulik, owner of Kidcrew medical, is breaking down pediatric healthcare silos by combining primary, specialized and allied health services under one roof. With strategic use of using technology and design to create efficiencies and enhance care delivery, Kidcrew medicals’ commitment to helping the next generation, coupled with its impressive growth strategy, positions them as a leader in their industry.
Jill & Craig Sheridan
Owners, Legends Haul
Vancouver, BC
Legends Haul and owners Jill and Craig Sheridan have distinguished themselves in the food distribution and manufacturing industry through their strong focus on sustainability and continuous innovation using technology that has led to the company’s impressive growth in just 6 short years.
Zack Eberwein
Owner, Stoko
Vancouver, BC
Originating from his personal experience, Zack Eberwein set out to redefine knee braces, creating revolutionary, medical-grade supportive apparel and using technology from design to delivery to drive rapid growth.
Gigi Gill
Owner, ZoRaw Chocolates
Mississauga, ON
Gigi is on a mission to advance the confectionary industry through extensive R&D, creating the world’s first protein-fortified, fiber-rich, and sugar-free chocolates. Demonstrating unwavering grit, Gigi and her partner, Tanveer, built a cutting-edge, automated manufacturing process from the ground up. This journey has fueled Gigi’s passion for empowering women in STEM and manufacturing. Today, ZoRaw Chocolates is proudly distributed in over 3,000 stores across North America.
David McInerney & Nadia Hudon
Owners, Creative Therapy Consultants
Kelowna, BC
Creative Therapy Consultants distinguishes itself as an employee-owned healthcare company, committed to supporting underserved areas. Owners David and Nadia focus on employee welfare, with initiatives like an Employee Ownership Program, living wage commitment, and extensive professional development opportunities that helped grow their business from 5 to over 80 employees since 2013.
Chrissy Durcak
Owner, Dispatch Coffee
Montreal, QC
Dispatch Coffee, founded by Chrissy Durcak, is revolutionizing the coffee industry, setting new standards for ethical business practices in the coffee sector, paying farmers 60% above fair trade minimums and returning $80,000 to over 1,500 farmers in 2023 alone.
Kayli Dale & Jacquie Hutchings
Owners, Friendlier
Guelph, ON
Founded by two female chemical engineering graduates Kayli Dale & Jacquie Hutchings, Friendlier is tackling the global waste problem with an innovative approach to reusable, convenient single-use packaging. Their focus on optimizing logistics and infrastructure has enabled them to expand from one small facility to operations across Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia, while partnering with food service industry leaders.
Peter-Paul Van Hoeken
Owner, FrontFundr
Toronto, ON
FrontFundr stands out in the investment industry by democratizing access to capital, connecting everyday Canadians with promising startups and early-stage companies. The company has played an active role in evolving Canadian equity regulation and is expanding their network of companies raising capital across North America.
James Blackburn, Melissa Munro, RN, Tarek Sardana, MD
Owners, Hero Care
Toronto, ON
Developed by healthcare professionals, owners Melissa Munro, RN, Tarek Sardana, MD, and James Blackburn developed Hero Care to easily connect healthcare organizations with available, qualified nursing professionals through their rapidly growing cloud-based mobile app, streamlining the staffing process and empowering nurses with flexible schedules, competitive pay, and additional perks.
Vanessa Marshall
Owner, Jack59
Edmonton, AB
As a Certified B Corp and Leaping Bunny Cruelty Free company, Jack59 focuses on data-driven decision-making and e-commerce, propelling her business into major retail chains across Canada.
Gabriel Gouveia-Fortin
Owner, Lasclay
Quebec, QC
Lasclay is an eco-friendly company that produces high-performance insulated products using milkweed silk to support sustainable agriculture. This approach positions Lasclay as a leader in sustainable manufacturing and with the use of AI technology helped them achieve a 40% revenue growth in 2023.
Aaron Kennedy & Nik Paukkunen
Owners, Mahler Machining
Coquitlam, BC
Owners Nik Paukkunen & Aaron Kennedy of Mahler Machining are at the forefront of manufacturing technology and have established themselves as a reliable partner in advanced robotics, medical devices, aerospace and submersible components for many of Western Canada's most innovative companies for over 40 years.
Courtney Watkins
Owner, Mine & Yours
Vancouver, BC
Mine & Yours is transforming sustainable fashion with a fast-growing designer consignment business. Their focus on luxury resale makes them one of Canada's top destinations for second-hand fashion lovers.
Minh-Anh Pham & William Walcker
Owners, Näak
Montreal, QC
As a B-certified company, Näak distinguishes itself in the sports nutrition industry through its innovative use of insect proteins, creating sustainable and effective products and driving significant growth, expanding from national to international markets.
Amy Welsman
Owner, PAUME
Toronto, ON
PAUME has redefined hand care with premium sanitizers and hand care products that prioritize design, health, and sustainability. Their sustainability approach helped them land partnerships with luxury retailers to global hotel chains, and a 50% year-over-year revenue growth, PAUME is quickly establishing itself as a leader in the conscious consumer market.
Zechariah Thomas
Owner, Swift Hockey
Oshawa, ON
Swift Hockey is on a mission to make hockey more accessible, creating high-quality hockey sticks at a fraction of the price. Their increased partnerships with professional hockey leagues have helped drive an impressive 40% increase in national online sales.
Frederik Richard, Alexis Fortin & Louise Hénault-Ethier
Owners, TriCycle
Montreal, QC
TriCycle distinguishes itself in the sustainable food industry through its innovative approach to insect farming and commitment to a fully circular economy model. Their use of advanced technology and focus on sustainability has earned them multiple awards and recognition.
Scott Jenkins, Kristin Davis & Doug Brown
Owners, ZS2 Technologies Ltd
Calgary, AB
ZS2 Technologies Ltd manufactures low-carbon, high-performance magnesium-based cement products that offer superior fire and mold resistance, as well as extreme weather resilience. With a rapidly growing distribution network across North America, ZS2 is proving that sustainable construction can be both effective and scalable.
2023 prize winners
Georges Aczam & Stephen Moss
Owners, AquaVerti Farms Inc.
Montréal, QC
AquaVerti specializes in the cultivation of hydroponic vegetables and is the only vertical hydroponic farm with commercial production capacity in Quebec.
Ameen & Surria Fadel
Owners, Cedar Valley
Oldcastle, ON
A mother-son duo created Cedar Valley Selections, a product line consisting of fattoush salad dressing and authentic Lebanese-style pita chips.
Maya Kotecha & Carly Shuler
Owners, Hoot Reading
Winnipeg, MB
Hoot Reading is dedicated to changing children’s lives through literacy. This Winnipeg-based social enterprise has delivered over 250,000 evidence-based reading lessons by qualified teachers.
Rachelle Séguin & Andrea Gomez
Owners, Omy Laboratoires
Québec, QC
Omy Laboratoires is a custom dermocosmetics company that offers fresh and personalized products that meet the needs of those neglected by the cosmetic industry.
Carlyn Loncaric
Owner, VodaSafe
Vancouver, BC
Vodasafe makes a hand-held sonar device called AquaEye that uses AI to quickly locate people underwater, revolutionizing the way rescuers do their job.
Yannick Badeau, Étienne Bernier & Marianne Charbonneau
Co-owners, Agence Spatiale
Québec, QC
Agence Spatiale is a design firm that brings together various disciplines such as architecture, art, interior design, product design, branding, and urban planning in one space.
Brenda Jenkins, Roxanne Whiting & Candice Presley
Owners, Asign
Ottawa, ON
Asign Inc. is Canada’s leading expert in sign language interpreting and translation services both in-person and via video and provide services to all levels of government, business legal and community settings.
Shannon Kamins
Owner, Booch Organic Kombucha
London, ON
Booch is one of the most recognizable kombucha brands in Ontario and can be found in over 1,000 retailers across the country including Metro, Sobey’s and Food Basics.
Matt Deir
Owner, Croptracker, Inc.
Kingston, ON
Croptracker is a software company that allows fruit producers to keep track of administrative and regulatory tasks within their orchard.
Shriya & Purva Gupta
Owners, Daily Blends AI
Toronto, ON
Founded by sisters Shirya & Purva Gupta, Daily Blends is a technology-focused company in the food industry that specializes in AI-powered vending machines.
Morgan Wielgosz & Amber Sarraillon
Owners, Good Neighbour Brewing Company
Winnipeg, MB
Good Neighbour Brewing Co is the only all-female and 2SLGBTQ+ owned brewery in Winnipeg challenging the industry norm and hoping to make space for all in the world of craft beer.
Mallory & Kham Yawnghwe
Owners, Indigenous Box
Edmonton, AB
Indigenous Box is a socially impactful subscription box and gift service that procures products from emerging and established Indigenous businesses and creators.
Joshua Rauchwerger & Glen Aitken
Co-owners, Liftwerx Solutions Inc.
Cambridge, ON
Liftwerx Solutions provides unique up-tower lifting devices that are simpler, more cost efficient, safer and cleaner than traditional methods of fixing wind turbines.
Olivier Blais, Dominic Danis & Guillaume Petitclerc
Owners, Moov AI
Montréal, QC
Moov AI offers a range of specialized AI and data monetization services as well as strategic consulting, training and ongoing support.
William Preudhomme & Lucas Francioli
Owners, MoveMate
Toronto, ON
MoveMate makes it easy for people to book a move in under 3 minutes by providing a platform that connects customers to a variety of affiliate moving service providers all at a fair price.
Fatima Zaidi
Owner, Quill Inc.
Toronto, ON
Quill Inc. is an award-winning, Toronto-based podcasting agency that produces podcasts for enterprise-level brands that are looking for content that achieves maximum impact and results.
Alisha & Sean McFetridge
Owners, RainStick Shower
Okanagan, BC
RainStick addresses water and energy waste in the home. RainStick is a proprietary shower technology that saves up to 80% water and 80% energy while providing 2X the flow rate.
Kathrine Mathieu & Lisa Fecteau
Owners, Régitex
Saint-Joseph, QC
Régitex is the only independent technical spinner in North America, recognized for their personalized service and distinctive expertise in technical threads used in the composition of personal protective uniforms in filtration, aerospace, and other technical applications.
Darren Perlman & Daniel Copeland
Owners, Spotwork
Toronto, ON
Spotwork is a staffing and recruitment company created after seeing the challenges faced by marginalized employees looking for jobs, and the costs for employers looking to fill a role.
Ravi Beech
Co-owner, Valley Bath & Kitchen
Mission, BC
Valley Bath & Kitchen is a 100% female-owned, environmentally friendly Canadian manufacturer of bath fixtures. They specialize in crafting high-quality bathtubs, shower bases and basins from raw materials.
2022 prize winners
Andrew Drigola & Cara Sumpton
Owners, Apparelmark
Vancouver, BC
Apparelmark is a full-service technical design and development firm servicing startup, emerging and established apparel brands around the globe.
Altaf & Zeb Khandwala
Owners, Bay Polymers
Toronto, ON
Bay Polymers is a recycling facility and a family-run business that specializes in recycling HDPE plastics and other products.
Marilyne Bouchard
Owner, BKIND
Montreal, QC
BKIND is an eco-friendly beauty and skin care company that uses natural ingredients to create products that are suitable for vegans.
Andrew Morrow & Bryan MacDonald
Owners, Breton Brewing Co.
Cape Breton, NS
Breton Brewing Co. is the second craft brewery opened on Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia, that offers year-round brews and many seasonal beers.
Stephen Perry
Owner, Brunswick Engineering Group
Saint John, NB
Brunswick Engineering Group is a collective of highly skilled engineers and technologists that offer consulting and engineering services to independent business owners.
Sina Zere
Owner, Buff Wax Spot
Edmonton, AB
Buff Wax Spot is a BIPOC-owned, entirely women-staffed wax bar with a focus on creating a hyper-inclusive environment, making waxing more accessible for all body types, ethnicities and genders.
Jamie Parker & Mike Wenzlawe
Owners, Calgary Heritage Roasting Co.
Calgary, AB
Calgary Heritage Roasting Co. is an eco-conscious organic coffee roastery and outdoor lifestyle brand based in Calgary, Alberta.
Sophie Gray
Owner, DiveThru
Edmonton, AB
DiveThru is an end-to-end platform that connects young people with individual therapy, group therapy and solo support in-person and online.
Patrick & Lisa Beecroft
Owners, Gabi & Jules Handmade Pies & Baked Goodness
Port Moody, BC
Gabi & Jules Handmade Pies & Baked Goodness is a bakery that produces delicious pies and pastries crafted with premium quality ingredients.
Brandon Marton & Omar Miller
Owners, Hinton Scaffold Solutions
North York, ON
Hinton Scaffold Solutions is a BIPOC-led engineering firm that offers scaffold erection, dismantling and consulting services with a focus on safety.
Colin, Janelle, Luc & Daniel Remillard
Owners, Jardins St-Léon Gardens
Winnipeg, MB
Jardins St-Léon Gardens is a small, family-owned farmers’ market located in the heart of Winnipeg, Manitoba. As many of the customers are bilingual, offering francophone service is a core part of its operations.
Jayesh Vekariya & Linda Biggs
Owners, joni
Victoria, BC
Founded in 2020, joni is an innovative menstrual care start-up that makes disposable and reusable menstrual products, based in Victoria, British Colombia.
Inder Nirwan
Owner, Kahani Pictures
Vancouver, BC
Kahani Pictures is a media and documentary film company that advances social and environmental movements by partnering with diverse community voices.
Kim Wiseman
Owner, Kanel Spices
Saint-Eustache, QC
Kanel is a woman-owned business that creates delicious spice blends using natural, premium ingredients and produces handmade kitchen essentials.
Tara, Stephanie & Ian Simmons
Owners, Kool Breeze Farms
Summerside, PEI
Based in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Kool Breeze Farms is a mixed farm that offers a combination of agricultural products and grain crops.
Marie Beaupré, Audrey Woods & Mariane Gaudreau
Owners, Les Mauvaises Herbes
Montreal, QC
Les Mauvaises Herbes is an online store which specializes in the sale of ingredients and accessories for homemade eco-friendly cosmetics and household products.
Nader Qawasmi & Tamer Agha
Owners, Levant Pizza
Toronto, ON
Levant Pizza is a LGBTQ+ and BIPOC-owned fusion pizzeria that offers a Palestinian take on Sicilian pizza based in Toronto, Ontario.
Katerina Juskey & Victoria Mierzwa
Owners, LOHN
Mississauga, ON
LOHN is a luxury candle company sold in over 175 stores Canada-wide. It is run by two Canadian women with an education in chemical engineering and years of experience in the beauty industry.
Thomas Woegerer & David Yeaman
Owners, Molded Precision Components
Oro-Medonte, ON
Molded Precision Components is an engineering company that makes performance-critical molded plastics for a wide range of clients within the manufacturing industry.
Lauren Sears, Bradley Daye & Matt Thomson
Owners, Placemaking 4G
Halifax, NS
Placemaking 4G is a job recruitment company that helps employers build more inclusive teams through socially conscious recruiting and exemplary human dynamics practices.
Tam Thiyaga & Anotha Thamesh
Owners, Set The Table Kitchen & Co.
Hamilton, ON
Set The Table Kitchen & Co. delivers hot and frozen food to seniors and offer meal prep services to busy families looking for quick and healthy prepared meals.
Josh Peill & Griffin Simony
Owners, SHIFT Accessibility
Calgary, AB
SHIFT Accessibility specializes in creating or modifying homes and businesses to make them more accessible to people with disabilities, and senior people looking to age-in-place.
Leigh Joseph
Owner, Skwálwen Botanicals
Brackendale, BC
Skwálwen Botanicals is an Indigenous skincare brand that makes high-quality beauty products from ethically sourced plant ingredients.
Reanna Montopoli & Michael Williams
Owners, Trent Health in Motion
Peterborough, ON
Trent Health in Motion is a multidisciplinary healthcare clinic providing a wide range of health services and focuses on inspiring and empowering their community to live a lifestyle that supports optimal health and performance.
Candina & Chima Elendu
Owners, True North Women’s Safety Apparel
Regina, SK
True North Women’s Safety Apparel is a company that makes safety workwear and apparel for women working in trades and other hazardous environments.
2021 prize winners
Wedad Amiri
Owner, Afflatus Hijab
Edmonton, AB
Afflatus Hijab is a fashion-forward, modest clothing line and social platform. Owner Wedad Amari uses it to give a voice to marginalized women and help change the narrative.
Gabrielle Prud’homme
Owner, Almanac Grain
Ottawa, ON
Almanac Grain is an urban stone mill and naturally leavened bakery. Owner Gabrielle Prud’homme serves the freshest of the fresh, made with Canadian heritage grain.
Sharon Diep & Dany Sok
Owners, Bamboo Hut Southeast Asian Cuisine
Sylvan Lake, AB
At Bamboo Hut, owners Sharon and Dany love what they do. Their menu is a celebration of their culture and heritage, with a beautiful fusion of Cambodian, Vietnamese, and Thai-inspired flavours.
Adam Lando
Owner, Dad’s Printing
Vancouver, B.C.
Adam Lando makes a positive, lasting impression on his community and beyond with his made-in-Canada custom apparel printing business, Dad’s Printing.
Ryan Knight
Owner, Detailing Knights
Brampton, ON
Ryan Knight’s car detailing business, Detailing Knights, works with the community as a social enterprise that mentors young entrepreneurs.
Simon Paquin
Owner, EcoMaris
Montreal, QC
Simon Paquin is helping youth navigate the challenges of life and the open seas with his environmental nonprofit, EcoMaris.
Irina McKenzie
Owner, FABCYCLE
Vancouver, B.C.
Irina McKenzie is the owner of Vancouver’s FABCYCLE, a Social Enterprise with a mandate to divert textile waste from the landfills and create a more sustainable, zero-waste world.
The Oakley Family
Owners, Goldsmith’s Farm Market & Bakery
Thornbury, ON
Goldsmith’s Farm Market is a family-owned market and bakery. Their farm-fresh products help feed their community and lift up those in need.
Nicole Lachance & Paolo Espinoza
Owners, Gourmet Girl Café and Catering
Sechelt, B.C.
Gourmet Girl Café and Catering is a family run business, owned by Nicole Lachance and Paolo Espinoza, in Sechelt, BC. They’ve never missed an opportunity to give back to their community, providing free meals and making their service accessible to seniors.
Jessica Off
Owner, Guess Where Trips
London, ON
Entrepreneur Jessica Off is redefining road trips, supporting local small businesses, and sharing her love of travel with Guess Where Trips.
Alyza Raithatha & Sapna Sriram
Owners, Integra Health
Toronto, ON
Integra Health is a medical, rehabilitation and wellness clinic owned by two BIPOC women, Dr. Sapna Sriram and Alyza Raithatha, with the mission to help change the way healthcare is delivered.
Teara Fraser
Owner, Iskwew Air
Richmond, BC
Teara is the Lead Executive of Iskwew Air, a Métis-woman owned airline, building bridges between traditional air service and the sustainable technology of the future. Her dream is to give a voice to women-identifying, non-binary, and Indigenous people.
Stephen Tyson
Owner, Karbon Brewing
Toronto, ON
Stephen Tyson, the owner of Karbon Brewing Co. in Toronto, crafts beverages that help our planet, by putting climate change at top of mind and aims to be Canada’s first carbon negative brewery.
Katie Young
Owner, Klondike Kettle Corn
Yukon, Whitehorse
Katie Young is the owner of Klondike Kettle Corn based in Whitehorse, Yukon. Katie’s ready-to-eat, kettle corn popped up at a local farmers market in 2010 and she’s been expanding her online presence and her line of gourmet snacks ever since.
Lourdes Juan
Owner, Leftovers Foundation
Calgary, AB
The Leftovers Foundation was founded by Lourdes Juan, a non-profit with a dual mission to reduce food waste and increase food access. Their vision is a world where no edible food is wasted.
Meaghan & Marie Wright
Owners, Mirror Image Media
Halifax, NS
Mirror Image Media a full-service video production company based in Halifax that prides itself on telling social and environmental impact stories through film and is proudly owned by queer twin sisters, Meaghan & Marie Wright.
Janelle Morgan
Owner, Morgan Model Management
Toronto, ON
Janelle Morgan is the owner of Toronto’s modelling agency, Morgan Model Management agency, focused on the need for more diverse, ethnic faces requiring proper representation within the industry.
Amy Jackson
Owner, Nativelovenotes
Winnipeg, MB
Amy Jackson shares her cultural heritage while shining a light of positivity and resilience on her community and beyond with her Nativelovenotes.
Harold Julmice & Joanna Chevalier
Owners, Never Was Average
Montréal, QC
Harold and Joanna started Never Was Average to create a safe space in Montréal in which diverse communities can talk openly about current issues. Today, they’re also a community hub for hosting art exhibitions and workshops.
Matt Phillips & Andrew Cowan
Owners, Northern Chicken
Edmonton, AB
Matt and Andrew are the owners of Northern Chicken, a queer-owned, employee-focused fried chicken restaurant in Edmonton. They opened to make impactful changes to the hospitality industry and regularly give back to their community.
Pawanjit Sohi
Owner, P.S. Sohi Inc.
Surrey, B.C.
Pawan Sohi has provided accounting and tax services in the heart of Surrey, B.C. through his business, P.S. Sohi Inc. They have taken steps to become a paperless office to help save the environment.
Alisha Esmail
Owner, Road Coffee
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Alisha Esmail founded Road Coffee located in Saskatoon, with the goal to ensure every cup of coffee holds an impact: to target systemic injustices keeping coffee farmers in poverty.
Krysl Lunardo & Mateo Devalencia
Owners, Sistine
Toronto, ON
Owners Krys & Mateo take a holistic approach to skincare with luxury products featuring clean, green ingredients extracted from nutrient-rich plant life.
Mithun Mathew
Owner, SpiceX
St. John's, NL
Mithun Mathew is proving that food made with love spreads love, with SpiceX, an Indian restaurant serving up big flavours and even bigger heart.
Nihal Elwan
Owner, Tayybeh
Vancouver, B.C.
Tayybeh is owned by Nihal Elwan and is an operated enterprise that specializes in homestyle Middle Eastern food. It employs refugee Syrian women and is anchored in empowering women who have been displaced from their country.
Phillippe Gignac & Mikee Gervais
Owners, Uni-Recycle
Trois Rivieres, QC
Philippe Gignac & Mikee Gervais are the owners of Uni-Recycle in Trois-Rivières where they pick up and recycle outdated computers and electronics, then invest their efforts and a percentage of their profits into planting trees.
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