Best Supporting Actor of the Year (INDIV)

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Award Category

Individual

Selection Criteria

  • The nominee is not a founder, CEO, or part of the C-suite
  • Demonstrates exceptional dedication and effort in supporting key aspects of the business (e.g., operations, customer service, project management, etc.)
  • Works collaboratively with the team to ensure smooth operations and success

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Best Supporting Actor of the Year (INDIV)
Award Information

Description

This award recognizes the individual who works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly, often without receiving the recognition they deserve. This person’s efforts are essential to the success of the startup, but their hard work is often unseen by those outside the team. While they may not hold an official title, their contributions are vital in keeping things moving forward and ensuring the company’s success.

Eligibility

  • The nominee is not a founder, CEO, or part of the C-suite
  • Demonstrates exceptional dedication and effort in supporting key aspects of the business (e.g., operations, customer service, project management, etc.)
  • Works collaboratively with the team to ensure smooth operations and success

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MVP Award (INDIV)

Community Initiative of the Year (COMM)

Rising Star of the Year (INDIV)

Best Supporting Actor of the Year (INDIV)

Service Provider of the Year

Most Edmonton Startup of the Year

New Startup of the Year

Community Champion of the Year (INDIV/COMM)

Connector of the Year (INDIV/COMM)

Volunteer of the Year

Student Entrepreneur of the Year

Mentor of the Year

Best Startup Workplace

Pivot of the Year

New this Year. People's choice – Vote below

2023 Award Recipient 🥳

Most Edmonton Startup of the Year

Wyvern 🎉

Best Startup Workplace of the Year

Levven Electronics 🎉

New Startup of the Year

Atadel 🎉

Pivot of the Year

True Angle 🎉

Community Champion of the Year

Gail Powley 🎉

Connector of the Year

Paramita Chaudhuri Basu 🎉

Volunteer of the Year

Keenan Pascal 🎉

Mentor of the Year

Shaheel Hooda 🎉

Student Entrepreneur of the Year

Sam Yasinksi 🎉

Community Initiative of the Year

Support Organization of the Year

Startup TNT 🎉

Investor of the Year

Arden Tse 🎉
Previous Award Nominees

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

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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!

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