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The CanadianSME Small Business Awards is an event that recognizes and applauds the contributions of small businesses to Canada’s economy. It celebrates the efforts and success of small and medium-sized business owners across Canada.
All Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with upto 500 employees contributing significantly to Canada’s economy are eligible to participate.
You can nominate your business for the awards by filling out the application form on the official website under the apply now tab.
No, there is no nomination fee. Entry for the awards is free.
The deadline for nominations will is December 5th, 2023. Please ensure to check for accurate dates updated on the website.
The winners are selected by a panel of judges. They will evaluate nominees based on their contributions to the Canadian economy, innovation, and overall business success.
The categories are listed on the awards’ official website. Typically, they revolve around areas like business growth, innovation, community involvement, and entrepreneurship.
There is no limit to how many times a business can win. If a business continues to demonstrate outstanding performance and contribution, it may win multiple times.
The winners will receive a recognition award and will be celebrated at the awards ceremony. The winners will receive the following:
1.Trophy
2. Certificate
3. Editorial coverage in CanadianSME Small Business Magazine
4. Email interview opportunity
5. Podcast interview opportunity
6. A chance to win Promotional services on the CanadianSME platform worth $15000
The date and venue for the awards ceremony will be announced on the awards’ official website.
Yes, there are various sponsorship opportunities available. Interested parties can contact the organizers for more information.
Maheen Bari,
[email protected]
416 655 0205
Yes, businesses can nominate themselves for the awards. You can visit the link to apply now.
While attendance is highly encouraged, it is not mandatory to win an award. If a winner cannot attend, arrangements will be made to ensure they receive their award.
You can stay updated by visiting the awards’ official website frequently or subscribing to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine here
Your nomination submission should include information about your business achievements, contributions to the economy, and any innovative practices or strategies. More specific requirements will be provided in the nomination form.
Yes, start-ups are eligible and encouraged to apply if they have significantly contributed to the Canadian economy.
The awards are specifically for Canadian businesses. However, if a non-Canadian business has a significant presence and contribution in Canada, they can contact the organizers for eligibility clarification.
If you need help during the nomination process, you can contact the organizers through the contact details provided on the awards’ official website.
Yes, all nominations are kept confidential. Only the judging panel will have access to the information provided.
The criteria for the judging process include innovation, business growth, contributions to the economy, and community involvement. More specific criteria will be provided on the awards’ official website.