Winners will be flown to Vancouver for a rooftop celebration, 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 Open
Submit yours or nominate a founder you believe in. Coast-to-coast intake.
2
July 27
Applications Close
3
August 17
Winners are announced 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
Two ways to put a founder
on the national stage.
Nominate Yourself
You've built something real. You've got the grit, the growth, and the receipts. Tell us your story — we're looking for Canada's next generation of category-defining founders.
Nominate Someone
Know a founder who deserves the spotlight? The best leaders are often too busy building to brag. Put them forward — we'll take it from there.
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
COMMON QUESTIONS