Traction of the Year

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Celebrating Edmonton startups advancing boldly.

Award Category

Startup

Selection Criteria

  • Timeliness: Significant progress must have occurred in 2023 or 2024.
  • Progress Scope: The startup's achievement should represent a substantial and transformative step forward for the business. This could include advancements in the business model, expansion of the customer base, or a strategic product launch that significantly impacts the overall company trajectory.
  • Progress Impact: The achievement should have a clear and positive impact on the startup, evident in areas such as hiring, revenue growth, capital raised, partnerships, and/or media recognition.
  • The company must be based in Edmonton.

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We want to hear your authentic opinion on why this startup should win this award.

We want to hear your authentic opinion on why this startup should win this award.

Traction of the Year
Award Information

Description

The Traction of the Year award highlights the remarkable achievements of an Edmonton startup that has demonstrated significant advancement within the past year. Whether through a successful product launch, securing substantial capital, achieving a notable exit event, or other major milestones, we aim to applaud the noteworthy progress that sets a startup on a trajectory of growth and success. Share with us the compelling reasons why the nominated startup deserves recognition for the Traction of the Year award.

Eligibility

  • Timeliness: Significant progress must have occurred in 2023 or 2024.
  • Progress Scope: The startup's achievement should represent a substantial and transformative step forward for the business. This could include advancements in the business model, expansion of the customer base, or a strategic product launch that significantly impacts the overall company trajectory.
  • Progress Impact: The achievement should have a clear and positive impact on the startup, evident in areas such as hiring, revenue growth, capital raised, partnerships, and/or media recognition.
  • The company must be based in Edmonton.

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New this Year. People's choice – Vote below

2023 Award Recipient πŸ₯³
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Most Edmonton Startup of the Year

Wyvern πŸŽ‰

Best Startup Workplace of the Year

Levven Electronics πŸŽ‰

New Startup of the Year

Atadel πŸŽ‰

Pivot of the Year

True Angle πŸŽ‰

Community Champion of the Year

Gail Powley πŸŽ‰

Connector of the Year

Paramita Chaudhuri Basu πŸŽ‰

Volunteer of the Year

Keenan Pascal πŸŽ‰

Mentor of the Year

Shaheel Hooda πŸŽ‰

Student Entrepreneur of the Year

SamΒ Yasinksi πŸŽ‰

Community Initiative of the Year

Support Organization of the Year

Startup TNT πŸŽ‰

Investor of the Year

Arden Tse πŸŽ‰
Previous Award Nominees

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New Startup of the Year, Connector of the Year, and Community Initiative of the Year.

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