The overall award
ScaleUP Entrepreneur of the Year
The overall ScaleUP award for entrepreneurial leadership. No nomination needed: it’s chosen from all 2027 Finalists by the judges and a public vote.
2027 ScaleUP Awards
Recognizing the growth companies building Western Canada’s future
Past ScaleUP Awards Finalists
Welcome to the ScaleUP Awards
Where growing businesses across industries are celebrated
From manufacturing and food to construction, energy and services, the ScaleUP Awards recognize established growth companies across Western Canada.
Every Awards Finalist joins a year-round network where founders, CEOs and senior leaders share experience, build relationships and grow with greater confidence.
Read the 2026 Impact ReportScaleUP Awards and community · Since 2024
- 52Finalists recognized
- 13+Industries represented by past Finalists
- 75Events across the ScaleUP Community
- 4,500+Business leaders engaged through ScaleUP events
Eligibility
Which companies qualify?
ScaleUP Award Finalist companies must meet all four criteria below.
- Based in Western CanadaBC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon or the Northwest Territories.
- Have been operating for at least 3 years
- $3M–$100M in annual revenue
- Between 10 and 250 employees
Nominate a Company
Free to nominate. Takes a few minutes.
The 2027 awards timeline
From nomination to celebration
Now Open
Nominations open
Nominate another company or your own.
January 5
Applications open
Companies accept their nomination by applying.
February 12
Applications close
Complete the application by this date.
April 22
Finalists announced
Selected Finalists attend an executive retreat and media shoot in Calgary.
June 16
Awards Gala
Celebrate at the Awards Gala in Calgary where category winners are announced.
New for 2027 · Award categories
Sector-specific awards. Shared ambition
Business Products & Services
An award for companies serving businesses, with strong customer growth.
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Consumer Products & Services
An award for companies serving consumers, with strong customer adoption.
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Health & Wellness
An award for health and wellness companies building commercial success.
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Energy & Environment
An award for energy and environmental companies with strong market traction.
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Transportation & Logistics
An award for companies moving people and goods, with strong execution.
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Manufacturing
An award for manufacturers growing productivity, output and capability.
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Construction & Real Estate
An award for construction and real estate companies with a record of delivery.
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Technology
An award for technology-led companies with strong customer adoption.
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The ScaleUP Advantage
What every company gains as a Finalist
Being named a Finalist brings the company visibility, new relationships and expert support that last well beyond the Gala.
Once a Finalist, always a Finalist
Company recognition and exposure
Showcase the business through a Finalist video and company profile, with opportunities for media coverage and speaking at ScaleUP events across Western Canada.
Summit and Gala access
Join us in Calgary from June 14 to 16, 2027 to exchange ideas at the ScaleUP Summit and celebrate your achievement at the Awards Gala on June 16. Complimentary passes cover founder and operational leader participation, with discounts on additional tickets.
Partner advice and support
Connect with select advisors and explore partner offers in strategy, funding, talent, technology and legal. Bring business challenges into focused conversations with specialists.
The greatest value of ScaleUP was the people—genuine conversations with leaders willing to share challenges and work through them together. I valued how ScaleUP kept championing our company as a finalist. That ongoing engagement gave our brand visibility well beyond the event and made us feel truly supported.
2027 ScaleUP Awards
Let’s put Western Canada’s growth stories in the spotlight
Nominate an established company whose growth deserves recognition. It could be a client, a business you admire, or your own.
Free to nominate. Takes a few minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. You can nominate a company you lead or work for, or put forward another company using the same nomination form.
No. It’s free to nominate a company and apply for the ScaleUP Awards.
The company must complete an application to accept its nomination and be considered. Applications open January 5 and close February 12, 2027. A panel of judges selects the Finalists.
That’s up to the nominator. The nomination form lets them choose whether their identity is shared with the company.
No. A nominated company must apply and meet the eligibility criteria to be considered. Judges then select 3 Finalists in each award category, and the winners are announced live at the Awards Gala in Calgary on June 16, 2027.
You’ll receive an email from the ScaleUP team the week of April 5, 2027. You’ll be invited to join an onboarding call where you’ll receive details about the April 22 media shoot and executive retreat as well as your complimentary passes to attend the Summit and the Awards Gala in Calgary June 14–16, 2027.
Our 2026 featured partners
