CanadianSME Announces Finalists for the 2025 CanadianSME National Small Business Awards
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CanadianSME Small Business Magazine is proud to present the CanadianSME National Small Business Awards 2025, recognizing the outstanding achievements, innovation, resilience, and contributions of small and medium-sized businesses from across Canada.
The CanadianSME National Small Business Awards have become one of Canada's leading platforms for celebrating entrepreneurial excellence. Each year, the awards recognize the remarkable businesses and individuals who drive economic growth, create employment opportunities, champion innovation, and make meaningful contributions to their communities.
This year's awards ceremony will take place virtually on July 10th, 2026, from 5 to 7 pm ET, bringing together entrepreneurs, business leaders, industry experts, partners, and supporters from across the country for an evening dedicated to celebrating the achievements of Canada's vibrant small business community.
"Small businesses continue to be the foundation of Canada's economy, demonstrating resilience, creativity, and leadership in an ever-evolving business environment," said SK Uddin, Publisher of CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. "The CanadianSME National Small Business Awards provide an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the entrepreneurs and organizations whose dedication and innovation continue to shape the future of Canadian business."
The CanadianSME National Small Business Awards 2025 are proudly supported by our valued partners. CanadianSME extends its sincere appreciation to UPS Canada, our Exclusive Shipping Partner, and ADP Canada, our Preferred HR and Payroll Partner, for their continued commitment to supporting Canadian entrepreneurs and small businesses. Their partnership plays an important role in helping recognize and celebrate the achievements of Canada's thriving small business community.
Following a comprehensive evaluation process conducted by an esteemed panel of judges, outstanding businesses and entrepreneurs have been recognized across multiple award categories that highlight excellence in entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership, technology, customer service, sustainability, community impact, and business growth.
The finalists for the CanadianSME National Small Business Awards 2025 are:
1) UPS Small Business of the Year (Up to 50 Employees) Award 2025
2) Indigenous Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2025
3) 2SLGBTQI+ Inclusive Excellence Award 2025
4) Black Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2025
5) Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2025
6) The Sustainable Business Award 2025
7) The Diversity and Inclusion Award 2025
8) Technopreneur of the Year Award 2025
9) Tech Business of the Year Award 2025
10) Startup Business of the Year Award 2025
11) Small Business of the Year (Up to 10 Employees) Award 2025
Top 1:
Top 2:
Top 3:
12) Inspirational Leader of the Year Award 2025
13) Fastest Growing Company Award 2025
14) Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2025
15) Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2025
16) E-commerce Business of the Year Award 2025
17) Digital Business of the Year 2025
18) Customer Service Excellence of the Year 2025
19) Business Woman of the Year 2025
20) Business of the Year Award 2025 ( 50+ employees)
21) Best Professional Services Award 2025
22) Best in Retail Award
23) Best in Manufacturing Award
24) Best in AI & Automation Award
25) Best Business Innovation
The CanadianSME National Small Business Awards continue to serve as a platform that not only celebrates success but also inspires future entrepreneurs and strengthens connections within Canada's business ecosystem.
For more information about the CanadianSME National Small Business Awards, please visit www.smeawards.ca.
About CanadianSME Small Business Magazine
CanadianSME Small Business Magazine is dedicated to supporting and promoting small and medium-sized businesses across Canada. Through its digital platforms, events, educational resources, and thought leadership initiatives, CanadianSME provides valuable insights, resources, and opportunities designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners succeed.
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