The organizers of the InnovateNB Celebration and Awards 2025 are reminding New Brunswickers that there is one week left to submit nominations for the annual innovation awards.
The awards program recognizes individuals and organizations contributing to innovation across the province. This year’s ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 27 at the Saint John Trade & Convention Centre.
The deadline for nominations is Sept. 29, and you can find more information here.
The event is organized by TechImpact in partnership with the McKenna Institute, New Brunswick Innovation Foundation, Envision Saint John, and Propel. According to organizers, the program is intended to spotlight achievements in a range of fields, from startups to social impact initiatives.
Nominations are open in nine categories:
- Startup of the Year
- Scaleup of the Year
- Social Impact Award
- Innovative Workplace Award
- Student Innovator Award
- Indigenous Innovator Award
- Women in Innovation Award
- Collaboration Award
- Innovator of the Year
Anyone can submit a nomination by identifying a candidate and explaining why they merit recognition. Organizers say all eligible nominees will then be asked to complete a short package, which will be reviewed by a selection committee.
In addition to the nomination process, tickets for the November celebration are now on sale here.
The InnovateNB Awards were launched to highlight contributions to the province’s innovation ecosystem and to provide a platform for recognizing diverse forms of achievement, from entrepreneurial ventures to community-based initiatives.
