Awards Categories

The Ones to Watch Award celebrates five up-and-coming entrepreneurs and/or leaders of non-profit organizations who may not yet meet the criteria for other award categories, but are already demonstrating exceptional promise.

Open to those who have been in business for more than one year but fewer than three years, this category highlights leaders with innovative ideas, strong business sense, and clear plans for future profitable growth.

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The Micro-Business Award honours entrepreneurs who own and operate small but impactful businesses generating annual revenues under $1 million.

Open to entrepreneurs across any industry, stage, or region, this category celebrates business owners who demonstrate strong leadership, meaningful traction, and a successful growth rate within their market.

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The Start-Up Award celebrates entrepreneurs who have successfully built their businesses and are preparing for the next stage of organizational growth.

Open to companies that have been in operation for a minimum of three years and a maximum of five years, this category highlights entrepreneurs with comprehensive and sustainable business plans, strong leadership, and a clear vision for the future.

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The RBC Momentum Award celebrates entrepreneurs who have built flexible, responsive businesses capable of adapting to changing market environments and leveraging opportunities for continued growth.

Through expanded management, empowered employees, and demonstrated excellence, this category honours entrepreneurs who have successfully achieved 10% or more year-over-year growth for three years or more.

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This award recognizes exceptional leaders of registered charities, social enterprises, or not-for-profits dedicated to creating positive change at a local or regional level.

This category honours leaders who have made a meaningful difference in their communities and garnered extraordinary support by championing philanthropy, volunteerism, and community-driven change in Canada.

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This award recognizes exceptional leaders of registered charities, social enterprises, or not-for-profits dedicated to creating positive change at a national or international level.

This category honours leaders who have made a meaningful difference in society and garnered extraordinary support by championing philanthropy, volunteerism, and social change in Canada and beyond.

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The Innovation Award celebrates forward-thinking entrepreneurs who have recognized a new market, product, service, technological advancement, or opportunity and led the way.

This category honours leaders who have demonstrated outstanding leadership within their company and market, setting a high standard for originality, quality, and successful management.

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The Excellence Award celebrates entrepreneurs who have built and managed one or more successful businesses over a period of 10 years or more.

Through timely innovation, strategic thinking, and smart execution, this category honours leaders with a proven track record of growth, profitability, and industry leadership. Past finalists in this category have led businesses with annual revenues in excess of $25 million.

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