Telus #Standwithothers Made it in Canada Contest

Canada's biggest small business contest is back, and they’re looking for owners who have Made it in Canada.

📝 About the Contest

The Telus #StandWithOthers Made it in Canada Contest is designed to celebrate and support Canadian small business owners who are innovators, value their networks, and give back to their communities.

Opportunity Details:

• Date Published: June 10, 2025
• Application Deadline: September 03, 2025
• Category: Contest, Entrepreneurs
• Opportunity Location: Canada
• Eligible Locations: Canada
• Sponsor Organization: Telus

🎯 What They Are Looking For

Business Owners as Innovators

• Demonstrate how you’ve adapted to stand out from your peers and grow your business.

Business Owners Who Value Their Network

• Share how your team, whether employees, mentors, volunteers, family, friends, or other support networks, contribute to your success.

Business Owners Who Give Back

• Show how your business makes its community more sustainable, diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

🎁 Benefits of the Contest

Grand Prize Winners

Five (5) Grand Prize winners will receive a package valued at up to $200,000, including:

1. Funding: Direct funding of $75,000.
2. Advertising and Exposure:
   • Customized advertising and media plan provided by TELUS.
   • Advertising credit, custom photoshoot, and additional brand exposure (value up to $80,000).
3. TELUS Technology:
   • TELUS Business credit (value up to $5,000).
   • TELUS Fully Managed credit (value up to $10,000).
   • Samsung technology package (value up to $5,000).
   • Fuel iX Copilots Essentials (value up to $15,000).
4. Wellbeing Package:
   • Two (2) TELUS Preventive Health Assessments (value up to $5,500).
   • TELUS Health Essential Employee Assistance Program for up to 100 employees (value up to $4,500).

Finalist Prize Winners

Fifteen (15) Finalist Prize winners will receive a package valued at $20,000, including:

• Funding: $10,000.
• TELUS Technology:
  • TELUS Business credit (value up to $5,000).
  • Samsung technology package (value up to $5,000).

Spotlight Selection

Fifteen (15) entrants will be selected for a special feature on TELUS Business social media platforms.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

1. Eligible Businesses:

   • Must be Canadian businesses that are operational, legally registered, revenue-generating, and have between 1-100 employees.
   • Includes for-profit businesses, registered charities, not-for-profits, and social enterprises.

2. Charities and Not-for-Profits:

   • Must primarily serve Canadian communities through innovative, grassroots programs.
   • Demonstrate financial sustainability, measurable community impact, and active partnerships with local organizations.

3. Applicants:

   • Must be residents of Canada and have reached the age of majority in their province.
   • Must be either:
     • The owner of a company or business, or
     • An employee of an eligible business with written permission from the owner, president, or CEO.

4. Exclusions:

   • Employees of TELUS Corporation, its affiliates, subsidiaries, and their immediate households are not eligible.

5. Proof of Eligibility:

   • Applicants must provide proof of identity and qualification upon request.

📅 Application Date and Process

How to Apply:

1. Visit the #StandWithOwners website during the contest period.
2. Complete the online application form in full.

Note: Only one entry per eligible small business will be accepted. No other forms of participation are allowed.

🏆 Selection Criteria

Winners will be selected based on the following judging criteria:

1. Innovation (50%): Demonstrate how innovation has helped you stand out and grow your business.
2. Teamwork (25%): Share how your team contributes to your success.
3. Social Purpose (25%): Show how your business makes communities more sustainable, diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

📌 Application Deadline

September 03, 2025

🌐 Application Portal

• View contest details: Telus #StandWithOthers Made it in Canada Contest
• Apply here: Telus #StandWithOthers Application Form

Good luck to all applicants! 🎉

• Five (5) Grand Prize winners will receive a package valued at up to $200,000:
  1. Funding: direct funding ($75,000)
  2. Advertising and exposure: Customized advertising and media plan provided by TELUS, advertising credit, custom photoshoot and additional brand exposure including but not limited to TELUS digital assets, in-store placements (approximate value of up to $80,000)
  3. TELUS technology: a TELUS technology package that includes a TELUS Business credit (value up to $5,000), A TELUS Fully Managed credit (value up to $10,000), a Samsung technology package (approximate value up to $5,000) and Fuel iX Copilots Essentials (approximate value up to $15,000)
  4. Wellbeing package: a wellbeing package from TELUS Health that includes two (2) TELUS Preventive Health Assessments (approximate value up to $5,500), a TELUS Health Essential Employee Assistance Program for up to 100 employees (approximate value up to $4,500)
• Fifteen (15) Finalist Prize winners will receive a prize package valued at $20,000:
  • $10,000 in funding
  • a TELUS technology package that includes a TELUS Business credit (value up to $5,000), and a Samsung technology package (approximate value up to $5,000)