Eligibility Requirements

  1. 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 organizational practices.
  2. 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.
  3. Not-for-profit local organizations 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.
  4. Indigenous and other underrepresented entrepreneurs in Canada that are members of chambers of commerce and boards of trade in Canada, that 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.