Inclusive Growth Awards

The Canadian Chamber’s Inclusive Growth Awards recognize chambers of commerce, boards of trade and their business 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 – Details Coming Soon!

Important Dates

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 – Applications Open

Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Deadline to Apply

• Eligibility Requirements
• Nomination Process
• Selection Process

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.

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?

Ian Faris
Senior Vice President, Chamber Network Relations & Advocacy
ifaris@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.