Limitless 2022: Celebrating innovation
Five organizations awarded at TechAlliance’s Limitless 2022 celebration
TECHALLIANCE OF SOUTHWESTERN Ontario announced the five winners of its Limitless: A Celebration of Regional Innovation 2022 awards program at a virtual ceremony held on Thursday.
In its second year, the Limitless program puts a spotlight on the businesses and entrepreneurs advancing innovative solutions, cultivating equitable company cultures and showcasing innovative growth and success in the region.
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The winners were selected from a roster of 12 finalists announced last November, and were selected by panel of industry leaders, with the People’s Choice Award component chosen through public voting.
“Let’s allow these stories of innovation in action inspire us towards a stronger, more prosperous future,” says Christina Fox, chief executive officer at TechAlliance, in a release. “When we rally around those who are blazing trails and setting new standards, we bolster the innovation economy together.”
This year’s winning organizations are:
The Breakthrough Award: ChargerQuest
The Breakthrough Award recognizes a technology-driven company who demonstrates next-level innovation with a novel solution that has seen significant impact.
The Gamechanger Award: eSupply Canada
The Gamechanger Award recognizes a company who creates a positive impact through company culture, going above and beyond, committing to equity, diversity and inclusion within Southwestern Ontario’s tech community.
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The Scaleup Award: Paystone
The Scaleup Award recognizes a technology-powered venture that has realized substantial growth within the year through leadership, market impact and innovation.
The Forthcomer Award: Shawn Miller of Sizewize
The Forthcomer Award recognizes a young professional and true trailblazer, 29 years of age and under, who is creating an impact in the world of innovation. This award includes $2,500 in seed funding and $2,000 in services from MNP.
The People’s Choice Award: 1Password
The People’s Choice Award honours a standout in the innovation space, selected from the finalists across all categories and awarded via virtual public voting.
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The Limitless program was backed by sponsorship from a number of regional partners, including MNP LLP, Lenovo, TD Ferrara Wealth Advisory Group, Western Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship Powered by Ivey and Fanshawe College Mobile Application Development Program.
“As we reflect on all the ways Southwestern Ontario entrepreneurs continue to navigate through disruption, we are reminded that there is no one way to build a venture, scale a company or lead a world-class business,” sums up Fox. “These powerful stories of innovation prove that possibilities are, in fact, limitless. Congratulations to all finalists and award recipients.” 