About this Award

This award celebrates a company of any size that epitomizes the ambition of BC’s tech sector. It recognizes companies that have channeled their ambition to tackle major challenges using technology, showcasing unique success stories and demonstrating the drive and vision behind their remarkable achievements.

Who Should Apply?

Nominees in this category must be:

  • Selling a technology-related product, service, solution, system or platform
  • In market and commercialized
  • BC-based

Applications close March 21, 2025 at 11:59pm PT.

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 your company be selected as a finalist.
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Company Social Channels*

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

Company Description (100 words)*

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

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

This award celebrates a company that has channeled its ambition to tackle a major challenge using technology. Tell us about the ambition of your business in the past year. Why was the past year so significant for your organization? And how did your team, culture, investors, partners or ecosystem play an integral part in your success?

2. Business Strategy and Background (max. 500 words) – 20%*

Tell us more about your company’s history here in BC. Why does your company exist? What customers and markets do you support? What partnerships, collaborations and relationships have you fostered to support the success of the broader tech community? What are the spin-off benefits of your company’s success for the tech ecosystem and British Columbia as a whole? What are 3 key KPIs that showcase your company’s impact and sets it apart from others?

3. How did you achieve your ambitions in the past year? (max. 1000 words) – 30%*

Give us some detail on your company’s big moves in the past year. Tell us about your revenues, team growth, funding round, new investors or acquisitions took place, new markets explored or new products launched. And in what ways did you harness your innovation and energy to realize your ambitions?

4. What were the results? (max. 1000 words) – 30%*

How did the result of your ambitions positively impact your customers, your team, your community and business as a whole? What are some of the ambitions you have for your business now? What are the lasting positive impacts to your business success to the BC Tech community? How might your story inspire others?

5. Finalist Filming

Please confirm that your company representative 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*