DAY 4: June 5, 2025
ScaleUP Awards Gala
Celebrating Canada’s Leaders in Scaling and Innovation
The ScaleUP Awards Gala is the highlight of ScaleUP Week 2025, celebrating the remarkable achievements of Canada’s high-growth ventures, leaders, and innovators. This prestigious event recognizes excellence across multiple award categories, spotlighting businesses and individuals driving economic growth and transformative change.
Join us in Calgary for an unforgettable evening featuring inspiring stories, a celebratory dinner, and exclusive networking opportunities. Be part of a night that honours the people and organizations shaping Canada’s scaleup ecosystem.
2025 Applications Are Now Open!
Do you know a standout leader, company, or organization deserving recognition? We’re now accepting applications for the 2025 ScaleUp Awards. This is your chance to celebrate excellence in scaling and innovation by submitting an application for one of our prestigious awards categories.
How to Apply
Full Application & Interview
If selected, you will be invited to submit a full application and attend a short interview.
Finalist Nomination
If you are nominated as an award finalist, you will be notified and invited to the private finalist celebration.
Award Categories
ScaleUP Company of the Year
Presented to a company that is demonstrating significant traction and sustained growth.
ScaleUP Entrepreneur of the Year
Presented to an outstanding leader who is scaling a company from an original idea.
Presented to a company that is growing with the engagement and support of their community. This award is determined by a public vote.
People’s Choice
Pathway Awards
Black, Indigenous and People of Colour ScaleUP of the Year
Presented to a Black, Indigenous, or People of Colour-led company achieving significant growth while exemplifying cultural values, fostering inclusivity, and contributing to their community’s success.
Presented to a company achieving significant growth while seamlessly embedding sustainability into its core business model and operations.
Sustainable ScaleUP of the Year
Presented to a company successfully expanding into international markets, showcasing outstanding potential to become a significant global industry leader.
International ScaleUP of the Year
Presented to a for-profit or not-for-profit company leveraging an innovative business model to achieve both commercial success and a tangible, measurable positive social impact.
Social Impact ScaleUP of the Year
Presented to a majority women-led company showcasing exceptional leadership, remarkable growth, and a commitment to empowering women in business.
Women-Led ScaleUP of the Year
Presented to a company in the early stages of scaling, whether independently driven or venture-backed, that is demonstrating exceptional potential for future growth.
Emerging ScaleUP of the Year
Award Presentations
Discover the stories behind Canada’s most innovative ventures and individuals.
Dinner and Networking
Celebrate with leaders from across Canada’s scaleup ecosystem.
ScaleUp 2024 Award Winners
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CarePros
SOCIAL IMPACT SCALEUP OF THE YEAR
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CoolIT Systems
INTERNATIONAL SCALEUP OF THE YEAR
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Goodlawyer
SCALEUP ECOSYSTEM LEADERSHIP
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Kathairos Solutions
SCALEUP SECTOR
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O&V Alberta Tennis Center
PEOPLE’S CHOICE
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Tall Grass Ventures
SCALEUP ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
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ZayZoon
SCALEUP COMPANY OF THE YEAR
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Zeno Renewables
SUSTAINABLE SCALEUP OF THE YEAR
Meet our 2024 Award Winners
ZayZoon
ScaleUp Company of the Year
Kathairos Solutions
ScaleUp Sector
CarePros
Social Impact ScaleUp of the Year
Tall Grass Ventures
ScaleUp Entrepreneur of the Year
Goodlawyer
ScaleUp Ecosystem Leadership
O&V Alberta Tennis Centre
People's Choice
Zeno Renewables
Sustainable ScaleUp of the Year
CoolIT Systems
International ScaleUp of the Year
Submit Your Application
Are you leading a high-growth company poised for scale? The ScaleUP Awards celebrate innovation, resilience, and leadership in scaling businesses. Gain recognition as an industry leader and inspire others with your developing story of growth. Applications are now open!
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Join us as a sponsor to empower Canada’s high-growth ventures. Showcase your commitment to fostering innovation and scaling businesses while gaining premium visibility and networking opportunities with leaders driving change. Together, let’s close the scaleup gap.