AIR MILES Small Business Achievement Awards 2016

The 2016 AIR MILES Small Business Achievement Awards represents a significant celebration of Canadian entrepreneurial excellence, honoring outstanding small business achievements across five distinct categories: Small Business of the Year, Start-Up of the Year, Innovation of the Year, Social Responsibility, and Young Entrepreneur of the Year. The event acknowledges that small businesses represent 99.8% of all companies in Canada and serve as the primary economic engines powering the nation's job creation and economic growth initiatives.

This year's ceremony highlighted the diverse range of Canadian business talent, from innovative start-ups to well-established enterprises that continue to demonstrate exceptional performance and community impact. The awards program specifically recognizes business owners who embody the qualities of risk-taking, innovation, and community building that are fundamental to Canada's economic development and prosperity.

The partnership between AIR MILES and Bank of Montreal underscores the commitment to supporting and recognizing small business achievements across Canada. The program serves as both a celebration of past accomplishments and an inspiration for future entrepreneurial endeavors, providing valuable recognition and exposure for winners like Britespan Building Systems Inc.

For the broader business community, the awards program offers insights into successful business strategies and innovation approaches that have proven effective in the Canadian market. The recognition provides winners with enhanced credibility and market visibility, while also serving as a benchmark for excellence within Canada's small business sector.