Awards and recognition

An Indigenous business that significantly enriches the economic, social and cultural wellbeing of Indigenous communities.

Annual. Self nomination accepted.

Small Indigenous businesses delivering outsized community impact relative to their size.

Annual. Self nomination accepted.

Indigenous entrepreneurs under 35 demonstrating innovation, business acumen and community impact.

Annual. Self nomination accepted.

An Indigenous woman demonstrating exceptional leadership and business or community impact.

Annual, presented at the Indigenous Women in Leadership Forum and Award Dinner.

Corporations with verified procurement, employment and community practices with Indigenous partners. A certification rather than an award, and a strong signal for anyone selling into corporate supply chains.

Certified companies announced annually, typically in the fall.

First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals for outstanding career achievement, including a Business and Commerce category.

Annual televised gala. Public nominations through Indspire.

Emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs, vendors, artists and innovators competing for cash prizes and national visibility.

Annual competition with a mid year application deadline.

Indigenous economic development initiatives and Indigenous private sector businesses, in categories including Indigenous Private Sector Business.

Annual, presented at the Cando national conference.

Indigenous tourism operators, businesses and leaders for excellence across the sector.

Annual gala at the International Indigenous Tourism Conference.

Indigenous women whose leadership and enterprise have improved quality of life for Indigenous women and families.

Annual, with nominations typically closing mid summer.

Indigenous owned businesses in British Columbia, listed alongside the province's Indigenous economic development programs.

Confirm current cycle with the Province directly.