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Innovation in Trade Award

The Innovation in Trade award will recognize a leader, mentor, organization, or initiative that has demonstrated excellence in advancing Manitoba innovation beyond provincial borders, showcasing how local innovation can scale into export, partnerships, investment attraction, and global market presence.

Award Eligibility

To be eligible for the Innovation in Trade Award, the nominee must:

  • Be a Manitoba-based leader, mentor, organization, or initiative actively contributing to the province’s innovation ecosystem.

  • Have demonstrated activity or achievements outside Manitoba, such as export growth, international partnerships, investment attraction, or market expansion

  • Show evidence that their innovation, product, service, or initiative has created measurable or emerging economic, commercial, or strategic value beyond provincial borders.

Judging Criteria

Judges for the Innovation in Trade Award will evaluate nominees based on the following:

  • The extent to which the nominee has successfully scaled Manitoba innovation into national or global markets.

  • Quality, relevance, and outcomes of partnerships, collaborations, or networks established outside the province.

  • Demonstrated contribution to investment attraction, export development, or Manitoba’s global market presence.

  • Evidence of leadership, mentorship, or strategic vision that strengthens Manitoba’s reputation for innovation at a national or international level.

Nomination Requirements

  • Compelling Summary (max 650 characters) highlighting the nominee’s innovation and impact.

  • Detailed Nomination (max 3,000 characters) outlining achievements, significance, and measurable outcomes.

  • High resolution photo of the nominee or team.

  • Confirmation that the nominee has agreed to participate and understands that, if shortlisted, they will take part in a professional video profile.

Key Dates

  • Nominations Open: September 9, 2025

  • Nominations Close: December 19, 2025

  • Public Announcement of Finalists: January 2026

  • Awards Gala: February 24, 2026

What Finalists Receive

  • Recognition as one of three finalists.

  • A professional video profile produced and showcased.

  • One complimentary ticket to the gala.

  • Spotlight at the awards ceremony.

Submit a Nomination

Don’t miss the chance to shine, or to celebrate a colleague, peer, or trailblazer you admire. Nominate an innovator today! Nominations close December 19, 2025.

 

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