Celebrating Excellence: The 2024 CanadianSME Small Business Awards Finalists
CanadianSME, in collaboration with Google Canada, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated finalists for the 2024 CanadianSME Small Business Awards! These awards recognize the innovation, resilience, and significant contributions of small and medium-sized enterprises throughout Canada.
Mark your calendars for the Awards Gala on June 20th, 2025, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This special evening will bring together leaders, entrepreneurs, and government officials to celebrate the finalists and hear a valuable keynote presentation from Google Canada focused on the future of small business growth.
** Important Notice to Finalists
We have contacted all award finalists via email with important information regarding the next steps. Please ensure you respond promptly. If a finalist does not respond to our emails after two to three follow-up attempts, we reserve the right to disqualify them from the awards process.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Small Business
of the Year - 2024
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Small Business
of the Year - 2024
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Tech Business
of the Year - 2024
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Indigenous Entrepreneur
of the Year - 2024
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Joella Hogan
Owner/Operator of The Yukon Soaps Company -
Trisha Pitura
Co-Founder of MINI TIPI -
Sarah Hopkins
Founder & Matriarch of Three Sisters Consulting -
Corey Anderson
Founder & CEO of Ingaged Creative Productions -
Amanda Bernard
Founder & CEO of Shawish Market -
Brad Robinson
CEO & Owner of Thrive Tours Inc.
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Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Business
of the Year - 2024
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The Diversity and Inclusion
Award - 2024
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Technopreneur
of the Year Award - 2024
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Entrepreneur
of the Year - 2024
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Excellence in Data Privacy
& Cyber Security - 2024
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Young Entrepreneur
of the Year - 2024
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Joseph Devereaux
Co-Founder at Page Pros -
François Gouelo
Co-Founder & CEO of Enso Connect -
Mathew Mozaffari
Technical Advisor of Speer Technologies Inc. -
Francesca Albo & Lea Burbidge Izquierdo
Co-Founders of Puppy Sphere -
Steven Amidjinov
Co-Founder & CEO/CGO at The SEED Agency -
Caleb Nasadyk
Project Manager at Heathrow Security Ltd.
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We have contacted all award finalists via email with important information regarding the next steps. Please ensure you respond promptly. If a finalist does not respond to our emails after two to three follow-up attempts, we reserve the right to disqualify them from the awards process.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Customer Service
Excellence - 2024
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Black Entrepreneur
of the Year - 2024
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Kamelah Blair
Founder & Publishing Coordinator of COJ BOOKZ -
Amena Ali-Ridha - Executive Chef /Owner, King Rustic Kitchen & Bar
Loren Amos -Mixologist/ Owner, King Rustic Kitchen & Bar -
Barbara Nelson & Jeneel Walker
Co-Founders of Blessed kutz -
Jerome Robinson
Founder & CEO of The Heartbreak Chef -
Ian Evans
President & CEO of E-Tech -
Lamar Falconer
CEO & Co-Founder of AltoLeap Inc.
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Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Best Business
Innovation - 2024
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Startup business
of the Year - 2024
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Inspirational Leader
of the Year - 2024
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Kumaran Nadesan
Co-Founder and Deputy Chairman of 369 Global Inc -
Eugene Hartman
CEO of Kognitive Sales Solutions -
Hilary Borndahl
Founder & CEO of Miix Analytics Inc. -
Anne Stefanyk
Founder & CEO of Kanopi Studios -
Sally Daub & Josh Green
Co-Founders of BorderPass -
David Wiseman
CEO of INKAS® Payments Corporation
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We have contacted all award finalists via email with important information regarding the next steps. Please ensure you respond promptly. If a finalist does not respond to our emails after two to three follow-up attempts, we reserve the right to disqualify them from the awards process.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Digital Business
of the Year Award - 2024
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Business Woman
of the Year - 2024
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MARY OLANUBI
Director of Senior Homecare by Angels -
Kristy Miller
Founder & CEO of The Scented Market -
Kirke Kotkas
Founder & CEO of Social Kiddos Consulting Corp. -
Elyse Boulet
CEO & Managing Partner at Pigeon Brands -
Stephanie Loureiro
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) + Product Strategy Advisor of Speer Technologies Inc. -
Harleen Laroia
Founder & CEO of SimplySmart Child Care & Montessori
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E-commerce Business
of the Year - 2024
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Fastest Growing
Company - 2024
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Immigrant Entrepreneur
of the Year - 2024
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Maya (Bharti) Nathani
CEO, Founder & President of Universal Health Hub -
Natasha Dhayagude & David Brown
CO-Founders of Chinova Bioworks -
Kalada Sika
Founder & CEO of Ntradex Solutions Inc. -
Gerard Keledjian
Founder and Managing Director of New Horizons Media Inc. -
Ali Soumah
Founder & CEO of Ali Soumah Business Center (ASBC) -
Ashish Tandon
Co-Founder & CEO of Godspeed Group
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Best Professional
Services - 2024
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The Sustainable Business
Award - 2024
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2SLGBTQI+ Inclusive Excellence Award - 2024
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Best in Retail Award - 2024
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Best in Manufacturing
Award - 2024
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Best in AI & Automation
Award - 2024
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Best in Health and Wellness Business -2024
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