The ScaleUP Company of the Year Award recognizes a venture that exemplifies exceptional growth, industry leadership, and the ability to scale with purpose, innovation, and impact. This top honour celebrates a company setting the standard for what it means to build the next generation of globally competitive Canadian businesses. This year’s winner, Oxygen8 Solutions from Vancouver, British Columbia, manufactures high‑efficiency ventilation systems designed to improve indoor air quality and energy performance. Serving commercial buildings and developers, the company is helping create healthier and more sustainable built environments. Through technical excellence, a commitment to sustainability, and a clear vision for global leadership, Oxygen8 is demonstrating what it means to scale with both ambition and responsibility. ⭐ 2026 ScaleUP Company of the Year: Oxygen8 Solutions | Vancouver, British Columbia

The People’s Choice ScaleUP of the Year Award celebrates a company whose impact, leadership, and community contribution have resonated deeply with audiences across Western Canada. Chosen directly by the public, this award recognizes a venture that is creating meaningful change while demonstrating the power of business as a force for good. This year’s winner, BUILD Inc. from Winnipeg, Manitoba, is an Indigenous‑led social enterprise creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals facing barriers to work. Through paid training, real work experience, and wraparound supports, BUILD helps people build stable careers, strengthen their families, and achieve greater economic independence. By combining business success with social purpose, BUILD is creating lasting change for individuals and communities alike — a true reflection of what the People’s Choice Award stands for. ⭐ 2026 People’s Choice ScaleUP Award Winner: BUILD Inc. | Winnipeg, Manitoba

21 events. Four Western Canadian cities. A year of connection worth sharing.