News by subject: Contests/Awards

The Biocodex Microbiota Foundation, an organization founded by Biocodex and dedicated to inspiring scientific projects that explore the microbiome, is calling for grant proposals from innovative researchers at Canadian institutions. The Biocodex...

Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has once again named Patrick Pulvermueller, CEO at Acronis, to its exclusive 2023 Top 100 Executives list, Top 25 Innovators sub-category. This...

Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), Canada's nuclear Crown corporation, and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada's premier nuclear science and technology laboratory, are pleased to announce that the National Research Universal (NRU)...

Following the success of their inaugural event, local multidisciplinary design firm LIV Design Studio is thrilled to announce the second iteration of its Student Design Challenge with cash prizes totaling $15,000 for Canadian interior design...

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) is proud to announce 16 new SFI Community Grants to support meaningful initiatives in communities across the United States and Canada while progressing SFI's mission of advancing sustainability through...

Rover Metals Corp. ("Rover" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received a $153,000 exploration grant from the Government of the Northwest Territories' Mining Incentive Program to further exploration at its IML critical minerals...

Evident unveiled the winners of its fourth Global Image of the Year Scientific Light Microscopy Award, an annual competition that recognizes the best in scientific imaging worldwide. The winners were selected from 640 images submitted from 38...

Coveo Solutions Inc , a leader in AI platforms that transform digital experiences with intelligent search, recommendations, 1:1 personalization, and merchandising, announced it has been recognized as the Champion of Enterprise Search in the 2023...

Today, CIRA announces the recipients of its annual $1.25 million granting program, awarding funding to 16 organizations across the country that are delivering community internet access, improving online safety and engaging in internet policy work....

Redwood Software, the industry leader in full stack automation, announced two new security certifications, SOC 2 Type II and CSA's STAR Level I, adding to Redwood's extensive security certifications and credentials including ISO/IEC 27001:2013. These...

The American Eel and Round-leaved Sundew are the focus of the newest Hinterland Who's Who (HWW) public awareness campaigns. The HWW program is also celebrating the success of last year's Grassland series as the 2022 videos on the Long-billed Curlew...

Duchesnay Pharmaceutical Group is proud to announce it has been named to join the inaugural cohort of the Government of Canada's Global Hypergrowth Project (GHP). The announcement of the winners of the rigorous competition was made today in Toronto...

Today Quantexa, a global leader in Decision Intelligence (DI) solutions for the public and private sectors, announced that it has been recognized by Celent, a global research and advisory firm providing technology expertise to key decision makers at...

Milton Hydro Distribution Inc. (Milton Hydro) is proud to announce a significant achievement in workplace safety. The company has successfully completed an extraordinary milestone of 500,000 hours worked without a lost-time incident. The achievement...

Andrew Peller Limited (ADW.A / ADW.B) ("the Company") announces John Peller, President and Chief Executive Officer, has been named 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year by the Niagara Chamber of Commerce. The Niagara Chamber of Commerce held its 2023...

VelocityEHS®, the global leader in enterprise EHS & ESG software solutions, today announced it has been named a Leader by the independent analyst firm Verdantix in its first Green Quadrant (GQ) for ESG Reporting and Data Management Software. The...

Export Development Canada (EDC) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2023 Youth Education Program scholarships. A total of $135,000 was awarded to 27 post-secondary students demonstrating a high level of academic achievement and a commitment...

Coveo , a leader in AI platforms that transform digital experiences with intelligent search, recommendations, 1:1 personalization, and merchandising, proudly announces it was selected in the AI Breakthrough Awards program as the recipient of the...

VERSES AI Inc. (CBOE:VERS) ("VERSES'' or the "Company"), a cognitive computing company specializing in the next generation of artificial intelligence, announces winning a research and innovation grant in the amount of ?418,000 from the EU Commission...

Visa Canada today announced 10 recipients of its She's Next Grant Program. Reflecting a wide range of consumer products and services, the recipients are innovating, creating new jobs, and driving economic growth. Through this initiative, recipients...

AgriRÉCUP/Cleanfarms is proud to be recognized by RECYC-QUÉBEC as a management organization (RMO) for the recovery and recycling of plastics and packaging used in agriculture, as well as obsolete or unwanted pesticides and seeds. This recognition...

VANCOUVER, BC ? July 10, 2023 ? Praxis Spinal Cord Institute is delighted to announce the allocation of more than $4 million in grant awards to support 33 spinal cord injury (SCI) initiatives across Canada. Projects funded involve SCI translational...

Zafin, the leading provider of SaaS product and pricing platform solutions for banks, is proud to announce it has won the 2023 Microsoft Canada ISV Impact Award. These annual Canadian awards recognize Microsoft partners who have enhanced the lives of...

"Gianni Agnelli, in arte l'Avvocato" has been awarded the 2023 Globo d'Oro, i.e. Italian Golden Globe, as Best Documentary. "This is the most important recognition we have received. We have been investing in television for four years: this is the...

HR and Health & Safety software service, BrightHR Canada is proud to be the recipient of the TrustRadius Top Rated Award 2023. The company was named a winner in the following categories: HR Management, Expense Management, Employee Scheduling, and...

The Canadian Animal Health Institute is thrilled to announce Dr. Enid Stiles as the recipient of this year's CAHI Industry Leader Award, and Dr. Tamara Hofstede as the recipient of the 2023 CAHI Chair's Award. Dr. Enid Stiles, is this year's...

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is pleased to announce its Media Fellowship Program relaunch for 2023-2024 following a three-year interruption due to COVID-19. The APF Canada Media Fellowship Program, launched in 1986 and...

KREISEL Electric, a pioneering battery technology solution provider, has been honored with the prestigious 2023 Frost & Sullivan Enabling Technology Leadership Award in the EV battery industry. This esteemed recognition highlights the companies'...

Techsploration and Irving Shipbuilding are excited to announce the launch of four (4) x $3,500 scholarships to students entering their first or second year of any trades, business, or technology program at NSCC. "Irving Shipbuilding values the...

Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC), a not-for-profit organization that actively promotes careers in skilled trades and technologies, is proud to officially announce the 28 members of WorldSkills Team Canada 2024. They will begin their training to...

Crakmedia can now proudly say there are one of the best-performing Canadian marketing agencies on Google Ads. The digital performance marketing company was awarded the Google Premier certification recognizing its position in the top 3% of Canadian...

For the first time ever, Cleanfarms put itself to the "Great Place to Work®" test and the verdict is in. Exceeding each of its key criteria, Cleanfarms is now certified as a Great Place to Work®, illustrating the synergy between staff members'...

Curia, a leading contract research, development and manufacturing organization, today announced it has been awarded a Best Practices Customer Value Leadership Award in the CRDMO industry by Frost & Sullivan. "We are very honored to be recognized...

WSP Global Inc. ("WSP" or the "Corporation") announces that it has been recognized as one of Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens by Corporate Knights for the third consecutive year. This achievement highlights top scores in environmental metrics,...

Quisitive Technology Solutions, Inc. ("Quisitive" or the "Company") , a premier Microsoft solutions provider and payments solutions provider, today announced it has won two 2023 Microsoft US Partner of the Year Awards for Solution Assessments and...

Global HR and Health & Safety consulting firm, Peninsula Canada is proud to be the recipient of the Canadian HR Reporter Readers' Choice Awards 2023. We are thrilled to have been named a finalist in the Recognition Programs and Service Awards...

NFI Group Inc. ("NFI"), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, today announced that it has been ranked among Corporate Knights' Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada for the second...

The Computer History Museum (CHM), the leading institution decoding technology?its computing past, digital present, and future impact on humanity?today proudly announced its 2023 Fellow Award honorees: Rodney Brooks: For the advancement of...

Teck Resources Limited ("Teck") has been named as one of Corporate Knights' 2023 Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada. This marks the 17th consecutive year Teck has been named as one of the Best 50 companies by Corporate Knights. "Teck is...

Celestica Inc. , a leader in design, manufacturing and supply chain solutions for the world's most innovative companies, today announced that it been included among Canada's best corporate citizens in 2023 by Corporate Knights, an organization...

WilsonHCG has been named a Leader and a Star Performer once again in Everest Group's annual Global Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment.  The PEAK Matrix® analyzes the changing dynamics of the RPO landscape,...

Boralex inc. ("Boralex" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has been once again named one of Canada's "Best 50 Corporate Citizens" by Corporate Knights, a sustainable economy magazine. Since 2002, this ranking has recognized companies...

TSX, NYSE:STN Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has again been named to Corporate Knights' Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada, ranking first in the Engineering construction category and fifth overall. This represents...

For the fifteenth consecutive year, CN has earned a place on the Corporate Knights Best 50 Corporate Citizens list and placed first among its peers within the freight transport, all modes category. "We are proud to be listed as one of the 50...

Epiq announced today it has won the 2023 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award. The company was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on...

Centrilogic today announced it has been named a finalist of the 2023 Microsoft Analytics Partner of the Year Award. The company was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation...

Zafin today announced it has won the 2023 Microsoft Financial Services Global Partner of the Year Award. The company was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer...

ApplyBoard, the leading platform for international student recruitment, is proud to announce the winners of its inaugural International Alumni of Impact program. Launched in 2023, ApplyBoard's International Alumni of Impact celebrates the remarkable...

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. ("West Red Lake Gold" or "WRLG" or the "Company") announces the grant of stock options, restricted share units ("RSUs") and deferred share units ("DSUs") in accordance with the Company's stock option plan, and its RSU...

Skyscanner is on the search for the Ultimate Travel Hacker with the launch of its latest competition, seeking one lucky Canadian to put viral travel hacks to the test in the name of helping travelers around the world.  Testing packing tricks,...