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Inclusive Growth Awards
Inclusive Growth Awards
Our Inclusive Growth Awards recognize chambers of commerce, boards of trade and their members across the country, that do exceptional work to remove barriers and create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive economy.
The Canadian Chamber’s Inclusive Growth Awards recognize chambers of commerce, boards of trade and their business and non-profit members across Canada that do exceptional work to remove barriers and create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive economy. In addition, these awards are to recognize Indigenous and other underrepresented entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence in innovation and social impact.
2024 Inclusive Growth Awards – Nominations Now Open!
Important Dates
Monday, June 17, 2024 – Nominations Open
Thursday, August 15, 2024 – Deadline to Nominate
Friday, August 16 – Monday, September 9 – Judging Process
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 – Notification to Awards Recipients
Saturday, October 19, 2024 – Awards Presentation at AGM & Convention in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Chambers of commerce and boards of trade that can demonstrate they have implemented successful initiatives to advance economic reconciliation or increase diversity, equity, inclusion or accessibility in their organizational practices.
Members of chambers of commerce and boards of trade that can demonstrate they have implemented successful initiatives to advance economic reconciliation or increase diversity, equity, inclusion or accessibility in their business operations.
Indigenous and other underrepresented entrepreneurs in Canada that are members of chambers of commerce and boards of trade in Canada, that have owned their business for a minimum of one year; belong to an equity deserving group (Indigenous, women, racialized, 2SLGTBQ+, new Canadians, and entrepreneurs with disabilities); and have demonstrated excellence in innovation and social impact.
This year, we have created a not-for-profit category to recognize the incredible work led by local organizations to foster inclusive growth across the country.
Nominees can be nominated by a chamber of commerce or board of trade in Canada; by a member of a chamber of commerce or board of trade in Canada; or by self-nomination.
All nominees, whether nominated by a third party or self-nominated must complete and submit the Nominee Consent Form as part of their application.
Indigenous or other underrepresented entrepreneurs can self-identify by a separate form within the nomination form.
All nominations will be reviewed for eligibility. Nominees will be informed if their application has been accepted. The judging panel will independently review the submissions and submit their scores to the Canadian Chamber for compilation. Award winners will be invited to an awards presentation at our AGM & Convention 2024 on Saturday, October 19, 2024 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Thank you for your interest in our Inclusive Growth Awards.
Congratulations to our 2023 Award Recipients. Read full press release here.
Questions?
Please email us at inclusivegrowth@chamber.ca.
Presented during our AGM & Convention 2024, the Inclusive Growth Awards recognize chambers of commerce, boards of trade and their members across the country that do exceptional work to remove barriers and create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive economy. These awards also recognize Indigenous and other underrepresented entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence in innovation and social impact.
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