ScaleUP Awards, presented by National Bank

2027 ScaleUP Awards Gala

A night to celebrate the companies shaping Western Canada’s future

The Gala brings together founders, executives and partners from across the West as the 2027 Finalists are celebrated, and the winners of all eight award categories and Entrepreneur of the Year are announced live on stage.

Three 2026 Award Winners with their trophies on the Gala stage
Awards Gala
June 16, 2027
Where
Percheron Ballroom, BMO Centre, Calgary, Alberta
Doors open
4:30 PM
Awards program starts
6:00 PM

The evening

One night for the people driving Western Canada’s growth

The Gala closes ScaleUP Week where the 2027 Finalists are celebrated, and the winners of all award categories are announced live on stage.

  1. 4:30 PM · Doors openJoin us in the Percheron Ballroom at the BMO Centre in Calgary. Arrive from 4:30 PM to settle in and work the cocktail reception before taking your seats.
  2. 6:00 PM · Dinner and AwardsSit down to dinner with founders, executives, investors and some of Western Canada’s most accomplished business owners. Over the evening, we share each Finalist’s story and announce the Award Winners live.
  3. All evening · Time for networkingNetworking breaks between presentations give you time to make introductions and meet people beyond your table.
  4. 10:00 PM · The Gala comes to a closeThe Gala closes ScaleUP Week. Stay and celebrate with the room until the evening ends at 10:00 PM.

The 2026 ScaleUP Awards Gala

A look at how we celebrated the 2026 Finalists

Last June, about 300 founders, executives and partners came together in Calgary to celebrate the 21 Finalists of the 2026 ScaleUP Awards. Ten awards were presented, including the category awards, ScaleUP Company of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year.

Tickets

Gala tickets go on sale in 2027

Date
June 16, 2027
Time
Doors open at 4:30 PMDinner and Awards from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location
Percheron Ballroom, BMO Centre in Calgary, Alberta
Pricing
$625 CAD per seat$5,000 CAD per table

The eligible portion of each table purchase will receive a charitable donation tax receipt after the event. Net proceeds go directly toward growing the ScaleUP movement and supporting the people it serves.

Get notified when Gala tickets go on sale

You’ll receive an email with the link to purchase your ticket or host a table.

One email when it opens. Unsubscribe anytime.

Celebrated in 2026

The 2026 Award Winners

See Every Finalist

Partners

Present an award on the big stage

Each award category is presented by a ScaleUP partner. Partnerships for 2027 are open now.

2027 ScaleUP Awards

The companies celebrated in June are being nominated now

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

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.

Yes. Tickets go on sale in early 2027. Finalists receive 2 complimentary passes, and past Finalists receive exclusive discounts.

Yes. The Finalist package includes 2 complimentary passes for founders and executive leaders to attend the Gala, with a 25% discount on additional Gala passes.

Live at the Awards Gala on June 16, 2027.
See Every Question

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.