Stand with owners

We’re championing game-changing business owners

Thousands of businesses applied for their chance to win $125,000 in funding, advertising and technology to fuel their business growth. Find out who will be our 5 grand prize winners on October 5.

Application period is now closed
Jayesh Vekariya and Linda Biggs Owners, joni

2022 #StandWithOwners winners

Jayesh Vekariya & Linda Biggs

Owners, joni

#StandWithOwners - 20 finalists announced

Our finalists have been announced

Congratulations to our #StandWithOwners finalists! There were so many incredible Canadian businesses to choose from, but these 20 owners best captured the game-changing, groundbreaking, growth-minded spirit that we were searching for.

Our top prize winners will receive the following

5 grand prize winners receive

$125,000+

in funding, advertising, technology and other prizing

Mentorship and recognition

recognition and advice customized to their business needs, with our TELUS advisory council

20 finalists receive

$20,000

in funding, technology and other prizing

Recognition

and exposure to spotlight their business stories

Contest timeline

Applications opened

June 7, 2023

The #StandWithOwners application period began

Applications closed

September 6, 2023

The #StandWithOwners application period closed at 11:59pm ET

Finalists announcement

September 27, 2023

20 finalists were announced and highlighted

Grand prize winners announcement

October 5, 2023

5 grand prize winners will be announced and celebrated

Meet the judges
Anjali Kapal

VP, Product Management & Customer Experience, Canada Post

With a passion for innovation, Anjali’s expertise is in leading product development through strategic partnerships, designs and strategies, to find market fit and achieve scale.

Collage of past #StandWithOwners winners

TELUS is a proud supporter of Canadian business

Since 2020, we’ve committed $3.5 million to #StandWithOwners, providing funding, technology and recognition to help them thrive in a digital world

Thanks to our partners

Canada Post
The Globe and Mail
Sage
Petro Canada
Fully Managed by TELUS Business
Air Canada

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