2026 Business Person of the Year Award
2026 Large Business of the Year Award
The Large Business of the Year Award recognizes a Mississauga-based business with 50 or more employees and a minimum of five years in operation. The recipient demonstrates consistent and exceptional performance across all aspects of business, including products or services, marketing, community engagement, and employee relations.
2026 Small Business of the Year Award
The Small Business of the Year Award recognizes a Mississauga-based business with fewer than 50 employees and a minimum of five years in operation. The recipient demonstrates exceptional performance, innovation, and community engagement, setting a benchmark for excellence in business and employee relations.
2026 Emerging Leader Award
The Emerging Leader Award recognizes a rising star under 40 years old in Mississauga’s business community—an individual who demonstrates exceptional leadership potential, innovation, and impact early in their career. This award celebrates young leaders who are shaping the future of their organization or industry while contributing positively to their team, workplace culture, and the broader community.
2026 Not-for-Profit Impact Award
The Not-for-Profit Impact Award recognizes a registered Mississauga-based not-for-profit or charitable organization that demonstrates exceptional commitment to serving the community. The recipient is an innovator and leader, delivering programs and services that improve the well-being of the community while achieving measurable growth and operational excellence.
2026 Excellence in Hospitality & Tourism Award
This award celebrates businesses in Mississauga’s tourism and hospitality sector that demonstrate innovation, sustainability, collaboration, and community impact. The recipient will be recognized for their leadership in strengthening Mississauga’s tourism industry while creating positive change for visitors and residents alike.
2026 International Trade Award
Mississauga is a hub for international trade, with its diverse business community driving innovation and exporting leading-edge products and services globally. The International Trade Award recognizes a Mississauga-based business for exceptional success in entering and expanding global markets, diversifying exports, and achieving measurable growth in revenue and job creation.
2026 Innovation and Technology Business Award
This award celebrates a Mississauga-based business that is driving growth and transformation through innovation. The recipient will have demonstrated success in developing or applying new methods, products, services, or technologies that have led to measurable growth in emerging or established markets.
2026 Inclusive Employer of the Year Award
The Inclusive Employer of the Year Award celebrates a Mississauga business that demonstrates exceptional commitment to creating a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported.
This organization:
- Fosters a culture of belonging by promoting diversity and educating staff about equity-deserving groups.
- Implements innovative, solutions-based strategies to support employees of diverse abilities throughout recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, and advancement.
- Provides fair and equitable compensation, mentorship, and opportunities for growth.
- Demonstrates a long-term commitment to inclusive hiring and workplace practices.
Champions inclusive leadership and inspires other businesses to adopt best practices.
2026 Environmental and Sustainability Award
2026 McCallion Community Impact Award
The McCallion Community Impact Award recognizes a Mississauga-based individual or business whose contributions extend beyond professional or commercial success — someone who gives back selflessly through volunteerism, community engagement, and philanthropy. The recipient exemplifies the McCallions’ spirit of making a lasting difference through actions that strengthen the community and inspire others to do the same.
2026 Woman of the Year – Leading PowerHouse Award
The Woman of the Year Award recognizes an exceptional female leader in Mississauga who demonstrates outstanding business acumen, leadership, and vision. This award celebrates women who have made significant contributions to their organization’s success, fostered a positive workplace culture, and positively impacted the broader business community through mentorship, innovation, and community involvement.
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