Meet the 2026 winners
From thousands of applications, these owners stood out for their innovation, growth, and positive impact in their communities.Â
Meet our 2026 winners and vote for your favourite.
Meet our 2026 winners and vote for your favourite.
Voting is now open for the People’s Choice Award
Read about our #StandWithOwners 2026 winners and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award, presented by Salesforce.
Your vote could help give one deserving business an extra $25,000 boost.
Your vote could help give one deserving business an extra $25,000 boost.
Celebrating Canadian small business
This year, we’ve connected with likeminded partners to further celebrate owners and boost their business.
3 Grand Prize 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.
Applications are closed. Countdown to the People’s Choice Award 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
