The Canadian Chamber's 2025 Inclusive Growth Awards celebrate those building an economy that works for everyone. We recognize chambers, boards of trade, and their member businesses and nonprofits for removing barriers — and honour Indigenous and other underrepresented entrepreneurs whose innovations drive meaningful social change.
Read through the descriptions of the categories, then click "Submit Your Candidacy" to create an account and begin your submission.
If you would like to nominate an individual or organization for an award, please use the nomination form.
Underrepresented Entrepreneur
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Indigenous and other underrepresented entrepreneurs who have owned their business for a minimum of one year, belong to an equity-deserving group (Indigenous, women, racialized, 2SLGTBQ+, new Canadians, and entrepreneurs with disabilities) and have demonstrated excellence in innovation and social impact.
Chamber of Commerce / Board of Trade
Description
Chambers of commerce and boards of trade in Canada that can demonstrate they have implemented successful initiatives to advance economic reconciliation or increase diversity, equity, inclusion or accessibility in their organizational practices.
Business Member of a Chamber of Commerce / Board of Trade
Description
Business members of chambers of commerce and boards of trade that can demonstrate they have implemented successful initiatives to advance economic reconciliation or increase diversity, equity, inclusion or accessibility in their business operations.
Not-For-Profit Member of a Chamber of Commerce / Board of Trade
Description
Not-for-profit organization members of chambers of commerce and boards of trade that can demonstrate they have implemented successful initiatives to advance economic reconciliation or increase diversity, equity, inclusion or accessibility at the community level.
