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Awards are 100% built by the YEG community.

Community Adjudication

Selection is a multi-step community effort.

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9 Community-Driven Awards.
To represent the vibrant community we belong to, we've created three distinguished award categories.

Our Community Decides. New Startup of the Year, Connector of the Year, and Community Initiative of the Year.

Startup Awards (3)

Honouring companies and their people for taking huge risks for their innovation.

01
Startup

Most Edmonton Startup of the Year

Startup demonstrating a focus on community, innovation, and risk-taking.
02
Startup

New Startup of the Year

The most promising new startup demonstrating key growth values.
03
Startup

Disruptor of the Year

Honors a startup for bold innovation, culture, or unique funding.

Individual Awards (5)

Celebrating people that make a huge impact in our startup ecosystem.

04
Individual

Connector of the Year (INDIV/COMM)

Critical human in our social fabric making new connections possible.
05
Individual

Community Champion of the Year (INDIV/COMM)

Having a huge impact by championing the growth, momentum, and authenticity of our community.
06
Individual

Rising Star of the Year (INDIV)

Celebrating an emerging leader in Edmonton’s startup community who has demonstrated exceptional potential, impact, and drive.
07
Individual

Best Supporting Actor of the Year (INDIV)

Collaboration builds strong resilient interconnected relationships.
08
Individual

Community Initiative of the Year (COMM)

Community members, groups, service providers, or partners working to provide a high-impact initiative for the community.

Live-Polling

Empowering the community to pick this year’s standout MVP in real time.

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Live Polling

MVP Award (INDIV)

Honors a resilient, innovative leader shaping the startup community. Chosen by live vote, the MVP Award celebrates dedication, impact, and perseverance.

Nominations Are Open!

Celebrate Edmonton’s startup leaders and innovators! Submit a nomination to recognize the founders, mentors, and initiatives shaping the community.

All 2021 Finalists

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Startup TNT Investment Summit I

Edmonton Startup Week 2020

Great Alberta Pitch Marathon

500 Global demo day

Startup TNT Investment Summit IV

Startup Edmonton

Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii)

Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation

Alberta Innovates

Startup TNT

RUNWITHIT Synthetics Inc.

Samdesk

Areto Labs

dealcloser

DrugBank

Areto Labs

Agriolabs

Copysmith

Zipstall

Ruth

Ashlyn Bernier

Zack Storms

Colin Christensen

Shay Barker

Zack Storms

Gail Powley

Colin Christensen

Jas Panesar

Dominique Beaupre

Syed Abbas Mehdi

Eden Redman

Ravina Anand

Shelvie Fernan

Jonah Tetz

Samuel Yasinski

Kristina Milke

Jessica Doody

Arden Tse

Allan Waine

Colin Christensen

DrugBank

Jobber

Samdesk

dealcloser

Future Fields

Codo

DiveThru

Fly & Fetch

G2V Optics

Islamic Family

Got Questions? Read our Award FAQs

How can I register to attend?

Registration for the 2025 awards show is coming soon! Follow us on our LinkedIn page to get the latest updates.

What are the awards?

View Awards! – Here's a list of all the awards that will be given out this year.

When are award nominations accepted ?

Nominations are open until April 4th, 2025.

Can I vote multiple times?

This year, voting will only be taken for the MVP award on the day of the event. You will only be able to vote once for the nominees presented.

Can I vote for myself or my own startup?

Yes you can! Give yourself that pat on the back. You deserve it.

Can I get involved as a volunteer?

We are no longer recruiting volunteers, but keep an eye out as we recruit eager volunteers every year!

The Judges: Meet the 2022 YEG Startup Community Awards adjudication committee.

Barbara MacKenzie

Service Provider

Adam Danyleyko

Service Provider

Brandon Kwong

Edmonton Chief Organizer

Radha Saikia

Customer Success

Shalon McFarlane

Service Provider

Christian Tokarski

Entrepreneur

Ruth Spetter

Marketing Consultant

Lan Tan

Entrepreneur Enabler

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