The application is open to revenue generating Canadian businesses with 1-100 employees. 

For-profit, not-for-profit and social enterprises are eligible to apply, however, they should not receive more than 30% of their funding from government initiatives.

Applicants must be either:

1. the owner of a company or business; or

2. an employee of an eligible business who has obtained written permission to participate in this application from the owner, president or chief executive of the business.

The application is open to small business applicants who are residents of Canada and have reached the age of majority according to the laws of the Province where they reside.

The application excludes employees of TELUS Corporation, its affiliated companies or subsidiaries (collectively “TELUS”), its advertising and promotional agencies and members of their respective immediate households and any person domiciled with any of the above.

Upon request by TELUS, each entrant must provide proof of their identity and qualification as an eligible entrant. Application may be disqualified where such proof is not provided upon request.

Applications will be reviewed by a panel composed of representatives of TELUS (the “Judges”). Winners will be selected based on the following judging criteria:

• Tell us about your business - how it started, how it’s going and what you offer. (20%)

• How is your business changing the game in your industry? (25%)

• What ways has technology helped you grow your business? (25%)

• In the next year, what business goals do you plan to achieve? (20%)

• How does your business make a positive impact in your local community? (10%)

Finalists will be selected by the Judges at approximately 12:00 p.m. EDT on or around September 15, 2023.

Grand prize winners (highest overall judging criteria score) will be selected by the judging panel, consisting of TELUS representatives and external partners identified on telus.com/standwithowners at approximately 12:00 p.m. EDT on or about September 25, 2023.

For any questions on your application, reach out to:

StandWithOwners@telus.com