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2027 ScaleUP Awards

Explore the 2027 ScaleUP Awards

Eight award categories recognize growing companies across Western Canada’s industries. Explore what each award celebrates or nominate a company.

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Free to nominate. Takes a few minutes.

Propra Technologies with its 2026 award at the Gala
Nominations
Open now
Applications
Jan 5 – Feb 12, 2027
Finalists announced
April 22, 2027
Awards Gala
June 16, 2027

Award categories

Eight sector-specific awards. One shared ambition

Every category is judged on the same criteria: growth in revenue, employees or exports over the past 3 years, and how the company stands out in its industry.

How It Works

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 overall award

ScaleUP Entrepreneur of the Year

The overall award recognizes exceptional entrepreneurial leadership in building and scaling a company. Selection is decided by an independent panel of judges plus a public vote, and announced on the evening of the Gala.

Open to every Finalist. The public vote opens in May 2027.

How It Is Chosen

Eligibility

Which companies qualify?

Companies must meet all four requirements.

Not sure about every detail? You can still nominate. The company confirms its eligibility when applying.

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  1. Based in Western CanadaBC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon or the Northwest Territories.
  2. Have been operating for at least 3 years
  3. $3M–$100M in annual revenue
  4. Between 10 and 250 employees

Past ScaleUP Awards Finalists

  • ZayZoon
  • CoolIT Systems
  • QDoc
  • Solvet
  • PurposeMed
  • Kathairos Solutions
  • Oxygen8 Solutions
  • Blume
  • Propra
  • Valley Fiber
  • Mitsoh
  • veritree
  • Taiv
  • BUILD Inc.
  • Aperio Mobility
  • FRANK Architecture & Interiors
  • InspiredGo
  • NanoTess
  • Pure Environmental
  • SketchDeck.ai
  • AdvancedAG
  • Hello Nori
  • Drive Workforce Lodging
  • Gummy Nutrition Lab
  • Kidstar Nutrients
  • Micro Engineering Tech (METI)
  • Vantedge

Frequently asked questions

Anyone. Customers, partners, peers and a company’s own team can all nominate.

No. You can select “Not sure, leave it with ScaleUP” on the nomination form.

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.

Applications open January 5 and close February 12, 2027. Completing the application is how a company accepts its nomination.

One application with revenue, employee headcount and exports from the past 3 years, plus 4 written answers of up to 500 words each. We recommend downloading the application template and submitting your application all at once before February 12.

Yes, you can apply in multiple relevant award categories.

No. It’s free to nominate a company and apply for the ScaleUP Awards.

Companies must meet all four requirements: based in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon or the Northwest Territories; operating for at least 3 years; $3M–$100M in annual revenue; between 10 and 250 employees.

Yes, if they meet all four requirements.

No. Once a Finalist, always a Finalist.

It’s chosen from all 2027 Finalists by the judges and a public vote, which opens in May 2027. There’s no separate nomination or application.

The Awards Gala takes place on June 16, 2027 at the Percheron Ballroom at the BMO Centre in Calgary, Alberta. It closes ScaleUP Week, which also includes the ScaleUP Kickoff Party and Summit on June 14 and 15.

No. In 2027 the public vote is part of the Entrepreneur of the Year award.
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The ScaleUP Advantage

Once a Finalist, always a Finalist

Every Finalist receives the ScaleUP Awards Finalist experience: recognition and exposure for the company, Summit and Gala access, and advice and support from ScaleUP partners.

  • Visibility

    Put the company’s achievements in the spotlight

    Share the growth story and recognize the work behind it through Finalist content and promotional exposure.

    • Custom headshots
    • A Finalist video, shown at the Awards Gala and across all channels
    • Finalist profile visibility in the ScaleUP Community directory
    • Opportunity to share the company’s story at ScaleUP events in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg throughout the year
    • Company profile in Western Canadian media publications such as Business in Calgary and Business in Edmonton (56,000 readers), Digital Journal (1M readers) and more.

  • Event access

    Connect founders and operators with fellow growth leaders

    Gala access for founders, Summit passes for founders and operational leaders, and discounts on additional tickets.

    • 2 Growth Forum Executive Retreat invites April 22
    • 2 tickets to the Finalist Reception April 22
    • 2 all-access passes to the ScaleUP Kickoff Party & Summit June 14 & 15
    • 2 tickets to the Awards Gala June 16
    • 25% off additional Summit passes for team members
    • 25% off additional Gala tickets
    • 2 passes to attend ScaleUP events in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg throughout the year

  • Advisory support

    Access expertise for the next stage of growth

    Explore advice and offers from ScaleUP partners in areas such as strategy, funding, talent, technology and legal.

    • Private curated dinners in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg
    • Complimentary sessions with top-tier partners in strategy, legal, funding and growth
    • Exclusive offers from ScaleUP partners

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.

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Free to nominate. Takes a few minutes.

Our 2026 featured partners

  • Mount Royal University Bissett School of Business
  • National Bank
  • Growth Catalyst
  • McLeod Law LLP
  • VistaVu Solutions
  • MNP
  • TD
  • Catch Digital

ScaleUP Community

Ambitious leaders shouldn’t scale alone

The Awards are part of the ScaleUP Community, a year-round network for Western Canada’s growth companies.

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