TELUS Business Awards for Growth and Innovation (Canada)

The focus areas, of this programme include business growth support, funding for small and medium enterprises, brand exposure and advertising, technology enablement for businesses, digital transformation, connectivity solutions, employee wellbeing programmes, health and wellness support, innovation in business services, and strengthening community impact through enterprise development.

The programme is designed to recognize and support Canadian businesses that are operational, revenue-generating, and actively contributing to economic and community development. It offers a structured prize package aimed at accelerating business growth through financial support, technology access, and marketing visibility.

Three category award winners are selected by a judging panel and each receive a prize package valued at up to $125,000. This includes $50,000 in direct funding, advertising and brand exposure through TELUS digital platforms and in-store placements, and a TELUS technology package featuring business connectivity plans, internet services, managed technology credits, and AI-powered tools.

Additional support includes a wellbeing program from TELUS Health, offering preventive health assessments and employee assistance services for up to 100 employees, along with a partner prize package valued at up to $5,000.

Eligible applicants include Canadian businesses that are legally registered, operational, revenue-generating, and employ between 1 and 100 employees. Eligible organizations also include for-profit businesses, registered charities, not-for-profits, and social enterprises that demonstrate strong community impact and financial sustainability within Canada. Applicants must be residents of Canada and meet age and ownership or employment authorization requirements. Certain TELUS employees and affiliates are not eligible.

For more information, visit TELUS Business.