Our 2023 #StandWithOwners winners have been announced.

Stand With Owners - Congratulations to our Grand Prize Winners

We’re championing game-changing business owners

Since 2020, we’ve committed $3.5 million to #StandWithOwners, providing funding, technology and recognition to help them thrive in a digital world.

Jayesh Vekariya and Linda Biggs Owners, joni

2022 #StandWithOwners winners

Jayesh Vekariya & Linda Biggs

Owners, joni

#StandWithOwners - Winners announced

Announcing our grand prize winners

Thousands applied to our search for groundbreaking, growth-minded, game-changing business owners, and for their chance to win $125,000 in funding, advertising, and technology to fuel their business growth.

From the 20 finalists announced on September 27, we have chosen our 5 grand prize winners.

Our top prize winners will receive the following

5 grand prize winners receive

$125,000+

in funding, advertising, technology and other prizing

Mentorship and recognition

recognition and advice customized to their business needs, with our TELUS advisory council

20 finalists receive

$20,000

in funding, technology and other prizing

Recognition

and exposure to spotlight their business stories

Contest timeline

Applications opened

June 7, 2023

The #StandWithOwners application period began

Applications closed

September 6, 2023

The #StandWithOwners application period closed at 11:59pm ET

Finalists announcement

September 27, 2023

20 finalists were announced and highlighted

Grand prize winners announcement

October 5, 2023

5 grand prize winners were announced and celebrated

Meet the judges
Anjali Kapal

VP, Product Management & Customer Experience, Canada Post

With a passion for innovation, Anjali’s expertise is in leading product development through strategic partnerships, designs and strategies, to find market fit and achieve scale.

Thanks to our partners

Canada Post
The Globe and Mail
Sage
Petro Canada
Fully Managed by TELUS Business
Air Canada

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