Community Champion of the Year

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

Award Category

Individual

Selection Criteria

  • Leadership: The individual demonstrates leadership in the community. Through their actions and passion, they are a role model for others.
  • Advocacy: The individual advocates for the greater community and inspires members and non-members of the community to engage in/support the ecosystem.
  • Impact: The individual's contributions have notably impacted the community's development and growth.
  • Inclusivity: The individual actively strives to support the entire community with EDI principles in mind.
  • Commitment: The individual has demonstrated commitment to the community's continued development by investing their time and/or other resources.
  • Selfless: In reflection of Brad Feld’s Startup Communities and the values of the Rainforest, this individual gives back to the community without expecting anything in return. Their actions are altruistic in nature.
  • Must be based in Edmonton.

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
Award Information

Description

This award recognizes the person who has substantially contributed to better Edmonton's startup community over the past year. They have been an integral part of and inspiration for Edmonton's startup community's continued growth and development. Keeping the criteria in mind, tell us why the nominated individual should be considered for the Community Champion of the Year award.

Eligibility

  • Leadership: The individual demonstrates leadership in the community. Through their actions and passion, they are a role model for others.
  • Advocacy: The individual advocates for the greater community and inspires members and non-members of the community to engage in/support the ecosystem.
  • Impact: The individual's contributions have notably impacted the community's development and growth.
  • Inclusivity: The individual actively strives to support the entire community with EDI principles in mind.
  • Commitment: The individual has demonstrated commitment to the community's continued development by investing their time and/or other resources.
  • Selfless: In reflection of Brad Feld’s Startup Communities and the values of the Rainforest, this individual gives back to the community without expecting anything in return. Their actions are altruistic in nature.
  • Must be based in Edmonton.

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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

Explore All Awards

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

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What are the awards?

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When are award nominations accepted ?

Nominations are open until March 31, 2024.

Can I vote multiple times?

You can vote once for each of the People's Choice awards.

Can I vote for myself or my own startup?

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

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