Community Champion of the Year (INDIV/COMM)

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

Award Category

Individual

Selection Criteria

  • Demonstrates unwavering commitment to supporting startups and entrepreneurs
  • Creates lasting positive change in the community
  • Recognized by peers for dedication and impact

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We want to hear your authentic opinion on why this startup should win this award.

We want to hear your authentic opinion on why this startup should win this award.

Community Champion of the Year (INDIV/COMM)
Award Information

Description

Recognizing an individual, startup, community initiative or investor that has made a significant positive impact in strengthening and supporting Edmonton’s startup ecosystem.

Eligibility

  • Demonstrates unwavering commitment to supporting startups and entrepreneurs
  • Creates lasting positive change in the community
  • Recognized by peers for dedication and impact

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Disruptor of the Year

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 πŸ₯³
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Most Edmonton Startup of the Year

Wyvern πŸŽ‰

Best Startup Workplace of the Year

Levven Electronics πŸŽ‰

New Startup of the Year

Atadel πŸŽ‰

Pivot of the Year

True Angle πŸŽ‰

Community Champion of the Year

Gail Powley πŸŽ‰

Connector of the Year

Paramita Chaudhuri Basu πŸŽ‰

Volunteer of the Year

Keenan Pascal πŸŽ‰

Mentor of the Year

Shaheel Hooda πŸŽ‰

Student Entrepreneur of the Year

SamΒ Yasinksi πŸŽ‰

Community Initiative of the Year

Support Organization of the Year

Startup TNT πŸŽ‰

Investor of the Year

Arden Tse πŸŽ‰
Previous Award Nominees

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

Got Questions? Read our Award FAQs

How can I register to attend?

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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!

Nominations Are Open!

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