ScaleUP Awards, presented by National Bank

Consumer Products & Services Award

Recognizing Western Canadian companies turning consumer demand into brands people choose and sustained growth.

Nominate a Company

Nominate another company or your own. Free to enter.

Nominations
Open now
Applications open
January 5, 2027
Applications close
February 12, 2027

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

About this award

Recognizing the brands people choose

Companies considered for this award understand their customers and build brands they come back to. They turn that loyalty into growing demand and new markets.

The Consumer Products & Services Award celebrates these Western Canadian companies and the sustained commercial success they’re building.

See How Judging Works

This award is for companies that

  1. Sell mainly to consumersTheir main products or services are bought directly by consumers.
  2. Stand out in their industryJudges look at how the company differentiates itself from competitors.
  3. Have grown over the past 3 yearsJudges look at growth in revenue, headcount and exports.

Award eligibility check

Check whether a company is eligible for this Award category and the program requirements. Not sure about a detail? No worries. The company can confirm its eligibility when applying.

Does the company primarily sell products or services directly to consumers?
Is the company based in Western Canada?

BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon or the Northwest Territories.

Has the company been operating for at least 3 years?
Does the company have $3M–$100M in annual revenue?
Does the company have between 10 and 250 employees?

The ScaleUP Advantage

Once a Finalist, always a Finalist

Being named a Finalist brings the company visibility, new relationships and expert support that last well beyond the Gala.

  • 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
ScaleUP was more than an awards experience. It connected me with CEOs I can turn to when working through a challenge. It also opened my eyes to the incredible innovation happening right here in Western Canada.
Jordan Davis · CTO, Taiv · 2026 Finalist

2027 ScaleUP Awards

Great companies deserve to be celebrated

Help bring Western Canada’s growth stories into the spotlight. Nominate a company you admire, work with, or lead for the 2027 ScaleUP Awards.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. You can nominate a company you lead or work for, or put forward another company using the same 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.

The eligibility check is optional. A company can still be nominated when those details are unknown. It will need to confirm that it meets all program requirements when applying.

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

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

A panel of judges reviews applications and selects the Finalists. Assessment includes growth over the past 3 years and how the company differentiates within its industry or sector.

No. Every selected Finalist remains a ScaleUP Finalist, whether or not they win.
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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.