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CanadianSME Unveils Finalists for the 2022 Small Business Awards, partnered with Google Canada: Celebrating Excellence and Innovation in the Nation's SME Sector


MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CanadianSME is delighted to announce the finalists for its prestigious 2022 CanadianSME Small Business Awards. In partnership with Google Canada, these awards recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of small and medium-sized enterprises nationwide.

The highly anticipated awards gala will be held on May 5th, 2023, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, where hundreds of entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and government officials will gather to honour the accomplishments of Canada's small business community. In addition, the event will feature an insightful keynote presentation by Google Canada, focusing on the growth and development of small businesses.

"We look forward to celebrating and recognizing the small businesses across the country that are making a huge impact in Canada. At the awards gala, I'll share how businesses can unlock their next phase of growth, and achieve their full potential, using one of the most profound technologies of today ? AI."
Natasha Walji, Managing Director at Google Canada.

These awards have gained significant recognition since their inception. The awards selection process was highly competitive, with hundreds of nominations received from across Canada. An esteemed panel of industry experts and business leaders evaluated each submission based on specific criteria, such as innovation, growth, and impact on the community, to determine the deserving finalists.

"Each year, the CanadianSME Small Business Awards serve as a showcase of the unwavering entrepreneurial spirit that prevails in our communities. The 2022 awards continue that tradition, with all of this year's competitors demonstrating what it means to lead with creativity, resiliency and innovation," says Don Ludlow, Vice-President of Small Business, Partnerships & Strategy, RBC. "At RBC, we know that our collective future is brighter when our nation's small businesses are recognized and supported at every step of their journey ? and we're proud to join CanadianSME in celebrating their achievements in 2022 and beyond."

CanadianSME founder SK Uddin expressed excitement about the upcoming event: "We are thrilled to celebrate the exceptional achievements of Canada's small business community. The finalists have demonstrated tremendous resilience, innovation, and growth, contributing significantly to our economy. We look forward to recognizing and honouring their accomplishments at the gala and gaining valuable insights from Google Canada's keynote presentation."

"Congratulations to all the nominees and award recipients," states Paul Gaspar, director for small business at UPS. "We're proud to support the supply chain needs of our great Canadian entrepreneurs and equally honoured to celebrate your success of innovation, perseverance, and ingenuity."

"At Xero, we're passionate about technology that makes the lives of small businesses easier and their operations more efficient," said Faye Pang, Country Manager of Canada, Xero. "Xero is honoured to sponsor the Technopreneur of the Year Award and we're excited to see the innovative ways that small businesses are embracing technology to drive growth."

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Google Canada for their generous support as the title sponsor for the SME Awards 2022. Their partnership has been invaluable in making this event a great success.

The CanadianSME Small Business Magazine is grateful to all the sponsors for their generous and genuine support for the CanadianSME National Business Awards 2022 in celebration of business success in Canada.

About sponsors

The CanadianSME National Business Awards 2022 is an elbow room for corporations to sponsor small businesses. Thus, these awards are sponsored by various sponsors to recognize entrepreneurs in several different categories. The Small Business of the year award of up to 10 employees is sponsored by RBC, up to 50 employees, sponsored by UPS, up to 100 employees, sponsored by The Answer Company, Technopreneur of the Year Award sponsored by Xero, The Diversity and Inclusion Award sponsored by Deloitte, Tech Business of the Year Award sponsored by Samsung, Black Entrepreneur of the Year sponsored by HP Canada, Digital Business of the Year by Zoho and Excellence in Data Privacy, Cybersecurity by CyberCatch and Businesswoman of the Year sponsored by Nerds On Site.

Tickets for the CanadianSME Small Business Awards Gala are available at www.smeawards.ca. The event promises to be a memorable evening of networking, celebration, and inspiration as we acknowledge the vital role that small businesses play in driving Canada's economic prosperity.

The finalists for the awards are:

RBC Small Business of the Year for up to 10 employees (3 winners - Top 1, Top 2, Top 3)

UPS Small Business of the Year for up to 100 employees 2022 (3 winners - Top 1, Top 2, Top 3)

Xero Technopreneur of the Year 2022

GoDaddy Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2022

Deloitte Diversity and Inclusion award 2022

The Answer Company Small Business of the Year - 100+ employees 2022

Samsung Tech Business of the Year 2022

Ebay E-Commerce Business of the Year 2022

Futurpreneur Young Indigenous Entrepreneur of the Year 2022

Nerds On Site Business Woman of the Year 2022

Customer Service Excellence 2022 (There will be three winners - Top 1, Top 2 and Top 3)

Fastest Growing Company 2022

Excellence in Data Privacy & Security 2022

Best Business Innovation 2022

Entrepreneur of the Year 2022

HP Black Entrepreneur of the Year 2022

Startup Business of the Year 2022

Inspirational Leader of the Year 2022

Zoho Digital Business of the Year 2022

Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year 2022

Best Professional Services 2022

Indigenous Entrepreneur of the Year 2022

The Sustainable Business 2022

Please visit www.smeawards.ca for more details.

About CanadianSME:

CanadianSME is a leading organization dedicated to empowering small and medium-sized businesses across Canada. Through a variety of resources, including its digital magazine, business events, and industry insights, CanadianSME strives to support the growth and development of the country's SME sector.

For media inquiries, please contact:
SK Uddin
Publisher, CanadianSME
Phone: (416) 655 0205
Email: [email protected]

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