Submit a Nomination | IWEC Business Excellence Awards 2026

Section one

Who is submitting this nomination?

If you are nominating yourself, say so below and we will skip the parts that do not apply.

Nomination type * I am nominating myself. I am nominating someone else, such as a client, colleague, supplier, mentee or peer.

Your full name *

Your email *

Your phone

Your relationship to the nominee

How did you hear about the IWEC Awards?

Section two

About the nominee

The founder herself, not the business yet. We contact every nominee to confirm participation before scoring begins.

First name *

Last name *

Her email *We will write to her to confirm the nomination.

Her phone

Her role in the business *

Country of origin *

Year she arrived in Canada *

City *

Province or territory *

Her LinkedIn profile

Section three

The business

Approximate figures are completely fine. Judges are reading for the shape of the business, not for a filed account.

Business name *

Trading or brand name

Website

Year founded *

Business or incorporation numberOptional and kept confidential. Used only to confirm the business is operating.

Current headcount *

Sector *

Describe the business in plain language * Up to about 150 words.

Annual revenue band * Bands only. Never published, seen only by the judging panel.

Revenue growth, most recent full year

Section four

The case for this nomination

This is the part judges score. Write it however comes naturally. The panel is instructed to read for substance, not for polish.

What has she achieved? * Up to about 400 words.

What did she have to overcome? * Up to about 350 words. You are never required to disclose anything you would rather not.

What makes the business genuinely different? * Up to about 300 words.

Who else benefits from this business existing? * Up to about 300 words.

Journey narrative, for Global Roots entrants 600 to 900 words. Required only if you ticked the Global Roots box.

Links we can look at

Two people we may contact Optional. We contact referees only with the nominee's consent.

Section six

Declarations & consent

I confirm the nominee self identifies as a first generation immigrant woman, is resident in Canada, and holds a founder, co founder or majority ownership role in the business named. * I confirm the business is currently operating and based in Canada. * Everything stated here is accurate to the best of my knowledge, and I understand IWEC may confirm any claim made. * I consent to IWEC contacting the nominee to confirm this nomination. * I have read and accept the terms and conditions and the privacy notice. * If shortlisted, I consent to IWEC using the business name, founder name, photograph and a summary of this nomination in awards publicity. Keep me on the IWEC awards list for finalist announcements and next year's programme.

Submit a nomination.

No fee

~15 minutes

Anyone can nominate

She gets the final say