EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Canada 2026/2027 – Celebrating Top Innovators and Business Leaders

The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Canada programme is one of the most prestigious business awards in the country, recognising visionary entrepreneurs and high-growth leaders who are transforming industries, driving economic impact, and inspiring innovation. Open to founders and leaders of private, public, and social enterprises, this award celebrates outstanding achievements in leadership, growth, innovation, and community impact.

 What Is Entrepreneur Of The Year?

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Canada honours exceptional founders, CEOs, and business leaders whose companies have demonstrated:

• Strong growth and commercial success
• Innovative products, services, or business models
• Visionary leadership and strategic clarity
• Positive social, economic, and community impact

The programme recognises leaders across multiple categories and sectors, from tech startups to established enterprises.

 Who Can Apply?

The award welcomes entrepreneurs who:

• Are founders or senior leaders of their businesses
• Lead companies with a record of measurable growth and strategic impact
• Can demonstrate innovation, resilience, and leadership excellence
• Have contributed meaningfully to their industry and community

Companies of all sizes — from emerging startups to established scale-ups and large enterprises — are eligible, provided they exhibit strong entrepreneurial spirit and achievement.

Why This Award Matters

The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year programme is more than a competition — it’s a global platform that:

• Elevates business leaders to national and international recognition
• Connects entrepreneurs with influential peers, investors, and advisors
• Highlights best practices in leadership, innovation, and growth
• Inspires future generations of founders

Winners often gain increased visibility, media exposure, and access to a powerful alumni network of past recipients.

Award Categories

Entrepreneurs can be recognised in multiple categories, including (but not limited to):

• Technology & Innovation
• Social Impact & Sustainability
• Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year
• Family-Led Business
• Scale-Up and Growth Leaders
• Lifetime Achievement

Each category celebrates distinct aspects of business success and leadership excellence.

The Award Experience

Participants in the programme benefit from:

• Mentorship and networking opportunities
• Expert insights and peer engagement forums
• Special events showcasing leadership and innovation
• Press exposure and national recognition
• Invitations to global EY Entrepreneur Of The Year summits

Finalists are selected through rigorous evaluation by a panel of industry experts, and winners are announced at a national awards gala.