About this Award

Celebrating the dealmakers and leaders behind transformative mergers & acquisitions, or funding rounds, this award recognizes the importance of transactions that drive growth and strengthen BC’s tech ecosystem. Award recipients will include and recognize the lead Technology Company as well as their transaction advisors (e.g. financial and legal advisors).

Who Should Apply?

Nominations for this award should be made in the name of the lead Technology Company involved in the Deal which must be:

  • BC-based
  • Selling a technology-related product, service, solution, system or platform

Nominations in this category may include:

  • Venture Capital Financings
  • Private Equity Investments
  • Debt Financings
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • IPOs & Direct Listings

Eligible deals for this category must have been completed between January 1, 2024 and March 21, 2025 (the application deadline).

Who Can Submit a Nomination?

  • The Technology Company involved in the deal.
  • One or more professional services firms (e.g., legal counsel or financial advisors) or shareholders/investors that supported the deal.

Applications are now closed.

Evaluation Criteria – please complete the following:

Please include accurate and complete Applicant Contact Information in the following section. Award category information and updates will be sent directly to the applicant contact including next steps should the company be selected as a finalist.
Please note that the nominations for this award should be made in the name of the lead Technology Company involved. Please complete this next section in the name of the lead Technology Company involved.
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Company Social Channels*

Please include links to the company’s social channels for Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram if applicable.

Company Description (100 words)*

Briefly describe the company and include a few notable highlights for use in public-facing marketing materials.

1. Awards Pitch (max. 250 words) – 20%*

Tell us why this transaction should be recognized as the standout deal in British Columbia’s technology sector in the past year.

2. Background (max. 500 words) – 20%*

Provide an overview of the company’s history in BC. When and why was the company founded? What problem does the company solve, and who are its key customers? What milestones or key achievements have shaped the company’s journey? How does the company contribute to BC’s tech ecosystem through its innovations, partnerships, or industry leadership?

3. Financial & Business Value (max. 500 words) – 30%*

Describe the size and significance of the transaction (e.g., size, valuation, participating parties, strategic significance, market leadership). Demonstrate how it created value for the Technology Company and its stakeholders (including shareholders, employees, customers, etc.), and positioned the company for long-term scalability and success, and impacted BC’s tech ecosystem.

4. Execution & Deal Complexity (max. 500 words) – 30%*

Which organizations were involved in the deal and what were their contributions? How well was the deal structured and executed? Were there significant challenges (regulatory, operational, or financial) that were overcome? How effectively was post-deal integration or implementation managed? Include specific details on the firms/individuals involved in the transaction. What made their contributions unique or impactful in the success of the deal?

5. Finalist Filming

Please confirm confirm the representative(s) for this deal will be available will be available to attend one of the following the 2025 TIAs filming dates: June 24-25, July 9 & July 15, 2025
Please select your representative's Top 3 preferred timeslots to attend filming should your company be selected as a finalist*
Please confirm your BC Tech Membership status*