Nominations open for Small Business BC Awards (Canada)

Categories

• The Premier’s People’s Choice Award is the category solely decided by popular vote.
  • It takes a community to grow a small business. It also takes a community to win our Premier’s People’s Choice Award. This unique award category is presented to a BC-based small business that can demonstrate the unwavering and loyal support of their community. The criteria for winning is simple: Get more votes than any other nominee.
• The Business Pitch categories are the award categories decided by popular vote and a pitch to their judging panel.
  • Business Impact Award
    • Their Business Impact Award honours the businesses that go beyond their bottom line and make a meaningful impact in their communities. For this business, it’s not just about profit margins; it’s about purpose, passion, and a commitment to creating positive change.
  • Best Youth Entrepreneur
    • Our Best Youth Entrepreneur Award spotlights the next generation of business leaders who have taken the entrepreneurial plunge at a young age. These game-changers have turned passion into profit through grit, hustle, and ingenuity.
  • E-Commerce Experience Award
    • Are you offering an awesome online retail experience for your customers? Whether you’re selling gourmet goodies or trendy trinkets, their E-Commerce Experience Award is perfect for your business. This Award goes to the BC small business that’s succeeding online and providing a best-in-class experience for their customers.

Award Information

• First place in each category will take home a $5,000 cash prize at the Awards Reception in November.
• The Top 3 in each category will also receive:
  • a professionally filmed video profiling their business
  • a year of free education and advisory services from SBBC
  • free tickets to the awards reception at the Convention Centre
  • digital and in-person brand exposure to business, government, and community leaders throughout BC and Canada

Eligibility Criteria

• The Small Business BC Awards recognize the contributions and achievements of British Columbia small business owners – entrepreneurs.

For more information, visit Small Business BC.