Nominate a business

Tell us about a business you think should win. It is free, takes about three minutes, and nominations for 2027 close December 31, 2026.

The business
A real example helps the judges most: what they did, and when.
You

Thank you. The business is in the running.

We've emailed you a copy. Next, we check the business can enter and invite it to take part. We never say who nominated it.

Who can be nominated

Independently owned businesses that have been trading in Canada for at least two years. Franchises count when the location is owned and run locally. Chains, public companies and businesses with more than 250 staff are not eligible.

One nomination is enough. Fifty nominations for the same business count the same as one, so there is no need to ask customers to nominate you. How the winners are picked is on how judging works.

Know a business that deserves it?

Nominating takes about three minutes. Customers, staff and owners can all nominate, and it costs nothing.