According to Statistics Canada, in 2021, more than 8.3 million people of the population were or had ever been landed immigrants or permanent residents in Canada. Among these communities, most people move toward entrepreneurship as an occupation. Along with turning their dreams into a reality or finding a livelihood in a new land, immigrant communities also create employment opportunities when starting a business. However, it takes a great deal of hard work, determination, and resilience to take the risk of starting a business in a new place with a new way of getting things done.
The CanadianSME Awards honors the perseverance and commitment of the Immigrant entrepreneur in establishing themselves successfully in a new country and thereby contributing to the progress of their new home.
Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year
Immigrating to a new country is challenging, and beginning a business in a foreign country is even more challenging. However, despite these new and challenging experiences, individuals who were relatively newcomers to the entrepreneurship industry and who successfully built a strong business by overcoming many challenges and hurdles that came their way are honored with the Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year award. In addition, companies that have demonstrated substantial development and success over the course of the year will be recognized in this category. As a result, the CanadianSME Awards attempt to acknowledge the efforts of entrepreneurs who have developed strong and growing businesses from the ground up.
Why and Where To Apply
The CanadianSME Awards honors the hard work and perseverance of immigrant entrepreneurs who took the long journey of moving to a new country, understanding its market structure and dynamics, taking on the task of starting a new venture, and growing a successful business. The event will be an opening for immigrant entrepreneurs to connect with leading members of the industry and create new networks that will help them in future collaborations and expansion plans. Getting recognized for the hard work you have put into growing a business is always an added boost to its growth. To gain all these perks and more, register for the CanadianSME Awards.
