2023 Award Finalists of the YEG Startup Community Awards!

We’re excited to share these amazing YEG Startup Community Members and organizations who have been selected as the finalists for the 2023 YEG Startup Awards.

We've received over 130 nominations across our 12 awards, and over 800 people voted for People's Choice.

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‍Tickets to the event on May 10th are sold out. over 200 guests attending this year.

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Most Edmonton Startup of the Year

This award recognizes the startup that has most embodied the spirit of Edmonton’s startup community in the past year. This startup has shown resilience, innovation, risk-taking, and a significant focus on community. You could argue that there are at least a dozen ways to define what the Most Edmonton Startup means to you or us. So, we want to hear from you in your own words why the nominated startup is the Most Edmonton Startup of the Year.

2023 Winner: TBA

2023 Finalists: AirTrail, Wyvern, Future Fields and Loop Strategic Marketing

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2022 Winner: Drugbank

2021 Winner: RUNWITHIT Synthetics

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Best Startup Workplace

This award recognizes the startup that is known within and outside of the startup ecosystem as one of the best places to work. It's a company that is doing great work in employee engagement, empowerment, EDI, professional development, social gatherings, and more. It’s clear that this company has a team of people that are happy to be there. We understand that there are a lot of things that can make a startup a great place to work. We want to hear from you in your own words why the nominated startup is the Best Startup Workplace.

2023 Winner: TBA

2023 Finalists: Levven Electronics, RUNWITHIT Synthetics and Samdesk

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2022 Winner: Future Fields

2021 Winner: DrugBank

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People’s Choice: New Startup of the Year

This is a People’s Choice award that recognizes the most promising new startup in Edmonton. This startup is turning heads and making waves in the local market and beyond. Keeping the criteria in mind, tell us why the nominated startup should be considered for the New Startup of the Year award.

2023 Winner: TBA

2023 Finalists: Atadel, CBN Marketing Ltd., City Lending Centers, KidneyChek, Sketchdeck.ai, Swift Charging, TableFour and TalentCompass

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2022 Winner: Ruth

2021 Winner: Areto Labs

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Pivot of the Year

This award recognizes an Edmonton startup's most successful pivot. With the dire to save or augment their startup, we want to celebrate a startup that acted quickly and decisively to emerging opportunities. The startup is now rebuilding or proving market fit, using what it learned before and transforming into a new, stronger business. Keeping the criteria in mind, tell us why the nominated startup should be considered for the Pivot of the Year award.

2023 Winner: TBA

2023 Finalists: CoverQuick, DiveThru and True Angle

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2022 Winner: Islamic Family & Social Services Association (IFSSA)

2021 Winner: CODO

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Community Champion of the Year

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.

2023 Winner: TBA

2023 Finalists: Andrew MacIsaac, Gail Powley, Paramita Chaudhuri Basu

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2022 Winner: Colin Christensen

2021 Winner: Ashlyn Bernier 

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People’s Choice: Connector of the Year

This award recognizes the person who is the best connector in the community. This is someone who is always ready to make an introduction to those who can help you or your startup grow and prosper. Keeping the criteria in mind, tell us why the nominated individual should be considered for the Connector of the Year award.

2023 Winner: TBA

2023 Finalists: Ashlyn Bernier, Connor Nichols, Dale Schaub, Paramita Chaudhuri Basu, Stephanie Enders and Tony Briggs

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2022 Winner: Cecile Wendlandt

2021 Winner: Laurie Wang

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Volunteer of the Year

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.

2023 Winner: TBA

2023 Finalists: James Keirstead, Keenan Pascal and Syed Abbas Mehdi

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2022 Winner: James Keirstead

2021 Winner: Gail Powley

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Mentor of the Year

This award recognizes the person who is always willing to mentor those who are just launching a startup, looking to build more skills, or get more involved in the startup ecosystem. Keeping the criteria in mind, tell us why the nominated individual should be considered for the Mentor of the Year award.

2023 Winner: TBA

2023 Finalists: Dale Schaub, Shaheel Hooda and Tristan Ham

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2022 Winner: Allan Waine 

2021 Winner: Kristina Milke

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Student Entrepreneur of the Year

This award recognizes the most promising and innovative student entrepreneur of the year. This individual is committed to fostering an entrepreneurial spirit in and out of the classroom. Keeping the criteria in mind, tell us why the nominated individual should be considered for the Student Entrepreneur of the Year award.

2023 Winner: TBA

2023 Finalists: Colin Tran, Meaghan Rewniak and Sam Yasinski  

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2022 Winner: Ghalia Aamer

2021 Winner: Eden Redman

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People’s Choice: Community Initiative of the Year

This award recognizes the best, most impactful program, event, or another initiative that contributed to the startup community in a meaningful way. It should reflect the spirit of Edmonton’s startup community and should be focused on bringing together a broad group of individuals for a common purpose. 

2023 Winner: TBA

2023 Finalists: Alberta Product Leadership Program, DemoCamp, Health Innovator's Meetup, YEG Startup Community Awards, YEGBio Hangout

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2022 Winner: Startup TNT Investment Summit IV

2021 Winner: Startup TNT Investment Summit I

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Support Organization of the Year

This award recognizes an Edmonton company or service provider (for-profit, government, non-profit) that has been the strongest supporter of the community in regard to its service offering, sponsorship, mentorship, and advocacy. Keeping the criteria in mind, tell us why the nominee should be considered for the Support Organization of the Year award.

2023 Winner: TBA

2023 Finalists: API, AMII and Startup TNT

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2022 Winner: NAIT Mawji Centre (Service Provider), RBCx (Corporate Champion)

2021 Winner: Startup Edmonton (Service Provider), MNP (Corporate Champion) 

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Investor of the Year

This award celebrates the most influential and impactful investor in Edmonton who supports our startups with much more than capital. They are bold, and brave, and contribute significant added value to support the growth and success of our community beyond their capital. 

2023 Winner: TBA

2023 Finalists: Arden Tse, Ashif Mawji and Kristina Milke

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We've received over 130 nominations across our 12 awards, and over 800 people voted for People's Choice.

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‍Tickets to the event on May 10th are sold out. over 200 guests attending this year.