Deadline: April 18, 2025
Applications are open for the Canada’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025. The EY Entrepreneur of The Year program celebrates visionary entrepreneurs who drive innovation, growth, and prosperity, shaping the future with confidence. Since 1994, this program has honored hundreds of Canadian entrepreneurs and CEOs for their outstanding achievements. Whether you’re a successful entrepreneur or know someone who is transforming their industry, nominate them today to join this prestigious program.
By joining the program, you’ll have the opportunity to celebrate success with your team, inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and gain access to an exclusive global network of program participants that help to build connections, fuel success and navigate long-term growth.
Benefits
By joining the EY Entrepreneur of the Year program, participants gain access to an exclusive ecosystem that fosters connection, learning, and growth:
- Lifetime Access to a Community of Like-Minded Leaders: Participants become part of a lifelong network that includes program alumni, judges, sponsors, business leaders, and EY personnel. This community provides invaluable opportunities for collaboration and mentorship.
- Networking Opportunities: Enjoy invitations to exclusive entrepreneurially focused events and broader EY-run initiatives. These events are designed to expand your professional network and build meaningful relationships with fellow entrepreneurs and business leaders.
- Peer-to-Peer Learning Experiences: Stay updated on the latest trends and hot topics through workshops, roundtable discussions, and more. These interactive sessions offer a platform for sharing insights and best practices.
- Connections with EY Advisors: Access the expertise of EY advisors through EY Wavespace™, a platform that helps businesses broaden their focus to embrace value creation and innovation.
- Exclusive Invitation to the EY Strategic Growth Forum®: This event is one of North America’s largest gatherings of entrepreneurs, investors, executives, and business leaders. It provides a unique opportunity to connect with influential figures and gain insights into strategic growth strategies.
Eligibility
- The nominee must be an owner or CEO of a private or public company, and responsible for the day-to-day operations of the business. Co-founders are eligible if they share leadership responsibilities at the company.
- Non-founding entrepreneurs are only eligible if the individual manages the business and assumes the associated risks.
- The nominee must have been in their current leadership role for at least two years, by the application deadline.
- The nominee’s company must be at least three years old.
- The nominee’s headquarters must be in the region where the nomination is submitted.
Nomination
If you’re a successful entrepreneur or you know an entrepreneur who has created a thriving, dynamic business that is shaping the future with confidence, nominate them for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year program.
For more information, visit Canada’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year.
