The 2026 finalists are headed to Vancouver for a rooftop celebration, a VIP experience in Whistler, and a grand prize worth over $20,000. Join us to celebrate:
Canada's top ten young entrepreneurs
Awards Event
Sept 13–14, 2026
Locations
Vancouver & Whistler
ABOUT
2026 CATEGORIES
THE PROCESS
1
May 13 - July 20
Nominations Closed
Thank you to every founder and community member who submitted a nomination.
2
July 27
Applications Closed
3
August 17
Finalists are notified and invited to both Vancouver and Whistler.
4
Sept 13–14
Awards Weekend
Summit Day in Vancouver. Winners' Retreat in Whistler the next day.
THE EXPERIENCE
Two days, two altitudes,
one unforgettable week.
DAY 1
Sunday · Sep 13 · Vancouver
The Summit Day
A full-day gathering of Canada's most ambitious founders, investors, and operators. Talks, panels, and the moments you'll remember for years.
Morning Summit Hike Experience
Rooftop DJ Set & Live Winner Announcements
Curated networking with 200+ attendees
Awards ceremony & celebration
Day 2
Monday · Sep 14 · Whistler
The Winners' Retreat
The Top 10 head north. An intimate, invite-only day in the mountains — no stage, no agenda except deep conversation, real connection, and the kind of relationships that build companies.
VIP transport to Whistler
Mountain + Wellness Experience
Intimate Dinner at Ryan Holmes Home
Curated Networking
NOMINATIONS CLOSED
Thank you for championing
Canada’s young founders.
2026 Nominations Are Closed
Thank you to every founder, supporter, and community member who helped put remarkable young entrepreneurs forward.
Meet the 2026 Winners
Explore this year’s award recipients and learn more about the companies they’re building.
LAST YEAR'S WINNER
Founded in 2021, Puppy Sphere is now pulling in over $5M a year, running events in 14 cities across North America, and partnering with Google, TikTok, and The New York Times. Their community of 200,000+ fans and over $50,000 raised for mental health and animal welfare prove it’s more than cute content: it’s connection.
Francesca Albo
Puppy Sphere
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