Now in its 25th year, the New Ventures BC Competition has supported over 4,000 entrepreneurs and contributed to the creation of more than 13,000 jobs—resulting in over $3.2 billion in funding raised. Many of our alumni have gone on to achieve remarkable success, and each year we celebrate their accomplishments by presenting the Alumni Impact Award to one outstanding recipient.

Have your say — submit your nomination by July 15

We’re inviting our valued community to nominate a past Competition participant who you believe has made a significant economic, social, or community-driven impact within British Columbia’s tech sector.

Past Alumni Impact Award recipients include:

All submissions will be reviewed by the NVBC board, and the selected recipient will be honoured at the 2025 awards ceremony this September.

Ready to make your nomination? Click the button below to access the nomination form.

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