EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® Canada

Through the Entrepreneur Of The Year program, we recognize and celebrate unstoppable entrepreneurs who redefine the way we live, work and play.

2021 nominations
now open

If you’re a successful entrepreneur or you know a special person or team who has created a thriving, high-growth business, nominate them before April 16, 2021.

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“Aftershocks from the worst pandemic in a century continue to take an enormous physical, psychological, emotional and economic toll on the world. But whenever there’s a problem that needs to be solved, we turn to entrepreneurs. They think big and act boldly, and are willing to explore where many fear to go if there’s even the smallest chance of success.”

Jad Shimaly
Chairman and CEO, EY Canada

“For more than 25 years, we’ve had the honour of sharing the extraordinary stories of established Canadian entrepreneurs who have built strong and fast-growing ventures, often starting with little more than an idea and a deep belief in themselves and their teams. It’s those journeys that we’re proud to celebrate through our national program.”

Paula J. Smith
National Director,
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About the program

The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year program recognizes exceptional people who create products and services that propel our local and global economies forward. Over the past 27 years, this esteemed program has grown to new heights and is now available in more than 60 countries worldwide.

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Nomination tips

Our entrepreneurs are trailblazers of industry. Highlight what sets you apart to make you stand out in the eyes of our judges. Consider these important points when completing a nomination form.

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Benefits to participating in the Entrepreneur Of The Year Program

Recognized as one of the most prestigious business award programs in the country, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards celebrate Canada's most innovative business leaders.

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How EY can help

EY Velocity

EY Velocity is a new, global digital platform helping ambitious CEOs, business leaders and entrepreneurs accelerate their growth journey to market leadership. Informed decisions. Better outcomes. Faster

Growth Markets

If you’re an ambitious start-up, a disruptive entrepreneur, a next generation leader of a family enterprise or a transformative CEO, we can help you achieve your growth ambitions and build a legacy to be proud of.

Venture capital

Funding from a venture capital investor could give your business the best possible start on its high-growth journey. We can help you review your options and find the right backers.

Buy and integrate

We help enable strategic growth through better integrated and operationalized mergers and acquisitions, JVs and alliances. In particular, we help companies refine their growth strategy, perform deal sourcing, conduct diligence and valuation, and implement M&A integration.

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Discover the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ program, which identifies successful women entrepreneurs whose businesses show real potential to scale and provides them with the support, resources and access to help accelerate their growth.

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