Volunteer of the Year

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A treasure within our community supporting our ambitious efforts.

Award Category

Individual

Selection Criteria

  • Community impact: The individual's volunteer contributions have made a positive impact on the startup community.
  • Number of organizations: The individual volunteers with more than one organization in the startup ecosystem.
  • Availability: The individual is available to support and help when called upon.
  • Support network: The individual has a strong network that they leverage in their capacity as a volunteer.
  • Duration of volunteering: Has actively contributed to the community as a volunteer for at least one year.
  • 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.

Volunteer of the Year
Award Information

Description

This award recognizes the best volunteer who always gives their time to support the community and is always available to help. They go above and beyond with their passion and determination to help at the forefront of everything they do. Keeping the criteria in mind, tell us why the nominated individual should be considered for the Volunteer of the Year award.

Eligibility

  • Community impact: The individual's volunteer contributions have made a positive impact on the startup community.
  • Number of organizations: The individual volunteers with more than one organization in the startup ecosystem.
  • Availability: The individual is available to support and help when called upon.
  • Support network: The individual has a strong network that they leverage in their capacity as a volunteer.
  • Duration of volunteering: Has actively contributed to the community as a volunteer for at least one year.
  • Must be based in Edmonton.

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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