2024 Award Categories
Canada’s Young Founder of the Year
Celebrating a young founder that has made a significant impact in Canada’s startup ecosystem and embodies the values of the YEY Awards: Leadership, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Impact, and Innovation.
Indigenous Young Founder of the Year
Celebrating an indigenous young founder that embodies the values of the YEY Awards: Leadership, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Impact, and Innovation.
Disruptive Tech Young Founder of the Year
Celebrating a young tech visionary making strides with innovative technology solutions (AI, Web3, VR, etc).
Female Young Founder of the Year
Celebrating a female young founder that embodies the values of the YEY Awards: Leadership, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Impact, and Innovation.
Emerging Young Founder of the Year
Celebrating a promising young founder who’s venture has been incorporated in the last 2 years.
Non-Tech Young Founder of the Year
Celebrating a young entrepreneur excelling in a non-tech industry.
Black Young Founder of the Year
Celebrating a black young founder that embodies the values of the YEY Awards: Leadership, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Impact, and Innovation.
Environmental Young Founder of the Year
Celebrating a young founder dedicated to sustainability and environmental innovation.