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. Nominations for this award should be from the Technology Company involved in the Deal. All types of deals are welcome (Venture Capital, Private Equity, Debt, Strategic Acquisitions, IPOs, etc.)

Applications are open until Tuesday, March 31st, 2026, 11:59PM PST.

Questions? Email us directly at tias@wearebctech.com and join us at the 2026 Technology Impact Awards – Top Tips Ask Me Anything (AMA) Session. Learn more about the awards and categories, and ask general questions as you work through your application.

Applicant Information

Please include accurate and complete Applicant Contact Information in the section below. Award category information and updates will be sent directly to the applicant contact including next steps should your company be selected as a finalist.

Company Information

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.

Company Social Channels*

Please include links to your company's social channels for LinkedIn, X, and Instagram if applicable. Put "NA" in the box if profile is unavailable.
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Company Description (100 words)*

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

Evaluation Criteria

Please complete each evaluation criteria question to submit your application.

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

Tell us why your 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 your company’s history in BC. When were you founded, what problem do you solve, and who are your key customers? What milestones or key achievements have shaped your company’s journey? How do you company contribute to BC’s tech ecosystem through your innovations, partnerships, or 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 stakeholders (including shareholders, employees, customers, etc.), and positioned the company for long-term scalability and success.

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

Were there significant challenges (regulatory, operational, or financial) that were overcome? How effectively was post-deal integration or implementation managed? Include details of advisory firms involved in the transaction. What made their contributions unique or impactful to the success of the deal?

5. Finalist Filming Commitment*

If your nominated company is selected as a Finalist, both the applicant company and the nominated Technology Company will be required to provide a representative to participate in the official 2026TIAs Finalist Filming. To best showcase your Deal of the Year story, we strongly recommend a senior leader (e.g., Founder, CEO, Managing Partner, Executive Leader etc.) participate in the filming. A confirmed representative must be available, and their information is required at this stage.

Please select your representative's Top 3 preferred timeslots to attend filming should your company be selected as a finalist*

Finalist Filming Representative Information

Complete the section below with information on your representative.

Please confirm your BC Tech Membership status below.*