Stage 01 · The Recognition Journey
Nominations
Recognize an outstanding Canadian business by submitting a nomination for the 2027 Canadian Choice Award season.
The First Step
What Are Nominations?
Nominations are the first step in the Canadian Choice Award process, giving customers, community members, and business owners the opportunity to recognize outstanding Canadian businesses.
Community-Driven
Powered by customers, supporters, and neighbours.
Open to Canadian SMBs
Small and medium-sized businesses across every sector.
Recognition Starts Here
The very beginning of the Canadian Choice Award journey.
Positive Community Impact
Celebrating businesses that strengthen their communities.
How It Works
How the Nomination Process Works
From a single nomination to a continued award journey — here’s how recognition takes shape.
Submit a Nomination
Recognize a business you value in just a couple of quick steps.
Community Support
The community rallies behind the businesses they love.
Official Nominee Consideration
Strongly supported businesses advance to Official Nominee status.
Continued Award Journey
Nominees continue through the stages of the award journey.
Everyone’s Invited
Who Can Nominate?
Nominations are open to everyone. If you know a Canadian business that deserves recognition, you can put them forward — no special role required.
Anyone who wants to recognize an outstanding Canadian business can submit a nomination.
Broad & Inclusive
Who Can Be Nominated?
Canadian small and medium-sized businesses can be nominated. The Canadian Choice Award recognizes businesses across all industries, sectors, and communities.
Small Businesses
Medium-Sized Businesses
Local Businesses
Service Providers
Retail Businesses
Professional Services
Restaurants
Health & Wellness
Home Services
Technology- And Many More
The Impact Of A Nomination
Why Nominate?
A nomination is a simple way to recognize a business making a meaningful impact in its community.
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Celebrate Local Excellence
Recognize businesses making a difference in their community.
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Increase Visibility
Help outstanding businesses gain the recognition they deserve.
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Support Your Community
Celebrate businesses that strengthen Canadian communities.
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Start Their Journey
A nomination is the first step toward becoming a Canadian Choice Award Winner.
Help Recognize Canada's
Outstanding Businesses
Every nomination helps shine a spotlight on the businesses Canadians know, trust, and support.
