Deadline: April 2, 2026
Applications are open for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 – Canada. EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® recognizes innovative entrepreneurial achievement among individuals and companies that demonstrate vision, leadership and success.
For more than three decades, EY has highlighted the achievements of countless visionary Canadian entrepreneurs who are redefining possibilities for Canada and the world. And this is just the beginning. By participating in the program, you’ll have the opportunity to celebrate your team’s successes, inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, and connect with an exclusive global network of program participants that fosters relationships, drives success and supports long-term growth.
If you or someone you know is transforming groundbreaking ideas into innovative businesses, they want to celebrate that success today. At EY, they champion entrepreneurship for everyone—not just for today or tomorrow, but for the next century and beyond.
Benefits
- Peer-to-peer learning opportunities
- Connect with EY advisors
- Lifetime entrepreneur community access
- Expand your network
- Exclusive invitation
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.
Application
For more information, visit EY Entrepreneur of the Year.
