Calgary Small Business Awards
2025 presented by
Not just for the big guys!
Think you’re too small to win? Think again. These awards are made for businesses like yours.
Small businesses are the heart of Calgary—63,000 strong, making up 95% of all businesses in the city. From your favourite café to the bookstore around the corner, they shape our communities and power our economy.
The Calgary Small Business Awards celebrate the innovation, grit and passion of these local changemakers. Whether you’re a new entrepreneur or a community cornerstone, this is your chance to be recognized among the best—those driving Calgary’s future and enriching lives.
Interested in attending the Small Business Awards Gala?
People's Choice Award
The People’s Choice Award is presented to the Calgary small business that can demonstrate they have engaged the loyal support of their community and is determined by a public vote. Voting closes September 9.
*Individuals can vote once per day.
2025 Award Categories
Congratulations to each of the finalists of this year’s Calgary Small Business Awards—an incredible slate of unique small businesses making our city more diverse and dynamic through their passion and hard work. We look forward to celebrating Calgary’s outstanding small businesses during Small Business Week and at the Awards Gala.
Small Business of the Year Award
Awarded to a small business for outstanding success, sustained growth, and community leadership.
Emerging Growth Award
This award recognizes a new small business that has achieved rapid growth, early profitability, and strong potential for future success.
Inclusion Award
This award honours businesses that champion inclusion by removing barriers, amplifying voices, and driving positive change in their industry and community.
Community Champion Award
Honors a Calgary business that demonstrates outstanding leadership, resilience, and support for the community.
Innovation Award
This award celebrates a Calgary small business that is disrupting its industry through innovation, whether in new products, concepts, or improved processes.
Indigenous Entrepreneurship Award
This award recognizes an Indigenous small business that demonstrates excellence in achievement and a strong commitment to community enhancement.
Social Entrepreneurship Award
Recognizes a small business that leads with purpose, making a positive impact through charitable contributions or sustainable practices.
People's Choice Award
The People’s Choice Award is presented to the Calgary small business that can demonstrate they have engaged the loyal support of their community and is determined by a public vote.
Meet our 2024 winners
Meet the small business champions, and their teams, that were recognized last year for shaping our communities and powering our economy.
Calgary Small Business Awards Gala
Join us on October 24, where more than 300 business leaders are expected to join us for the grand finale of Small Business Week at the Calgary Small Business Awards Gala. This is always more than just an awards night; it’s a celebration of the movers and shakers, the dreamers and doers who make Calgary a vibrant place to live and work.
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