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This year, we’re offering four award categories, each with a cash prize of $5,000. Businesses can enter a total of two categories – our Premier’s People’s Choice Award and one of three Business Pitch Categories.
Premier’s People’s Choice Award
Sponsored by the Province of BC
It takes a community to grow a small business. It also takes a community to win our Premier’s People’s Choice Award. This unique award category is presented to a BC-based small business that can demonstrate the unwavering and loyal support of their community. The criteria for winning is simple: Get more votes than any other nominee.
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It takes a community to grow a small business. It also takes a community to win our Premier’s People’s Choice Award. This unique award category is presented to a BC-based small business that can demonstrate the unwavering and loyal support of their community. The criteria for winning is simple: Get more votes than any other nominee.
Business Impact Award
Sponsored by BCAA Small Business Insurance
Our Business Impact Award honours the businesses that go beyond their bottom line and make a meaningful impact in their communities. For this business, it’s not just about profit margins; it’s about purpose, passion, and a commitment to creating positive change.
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Our Business Impact Award honours the businesses that go beyond their bottom line and make a meaningful impact in their communities. For this business, it’s not just about profit margins; it’s about purpose, passion, and a commitment to creating positive change.
Best Youth Entrepreneur
Sponsored by Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Our Best Youth Entrepreneur Award spotlights the next generation of business leaders who have taken the entrepreneurial plunge at a young age. These game-changers have turned passion into profit through grit, hustle, and ingenuity.
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Our Best Youth Entrepreneur Award spotlights the next generation of business leaders who have taken the entrepreneurial plunge at a young age. These game-changers have turned passion into profit through grit, hustle, and ingenuity.
E-Commerce Experience Award
Sponsored by FortisBC
Are you offering an awesome online retail experience for your customers? Whether you’re selling gourmet goodies or trendy trinkets, our E-Commerce Experience Award is perfect for your business. This Award goes to the BC small business that’s succeeding online and providing a best-in-class experience for their customers.
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Are you offering an awesome online retail experience for your customers? Whether you’re selling gourmet goodies or trendy trinkets, our E-Commerce Experience Award is perfect for your business. This Award goes to the BC small business that’s succeeding online and providing a best-in-class experience for their customers.