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Spotlight Shining on 1Awards Trophy - Supporting local businesses for 13 years

Announcing the 2025 1Awards finalists!

Thanks to everyone who took the time to apply.

 

We are heading to the next round!

Congratulations to this year’s 1Awards finalists! All submissions were carefully reviewed and the panel agreed on 10 small businesses that will pitch for $190,000 in prizes in the second round. Winners will be announced on May 28.

Congratulations to the following businesses and good luck with your presentations!

Two Speech Bubbles

April 24

Interactive workshop for finalists care of The Thornton Group

Team

May 8

Pitch day at Hamilton Stadium

Diamond

May 28

Winner reveal: breakfast gala hosted by Carmen’s Event Centre

There's more to win than just cash

Professional services are provided by 1Awards partners. Think about how they could benefit your business.

Agro Zaffiro

Get assistance with commercial leases, real estate purchases, employee contracts, handbooks and workplace policies. Get advice on corporate and employment law matters, health and safety directives, human rights and accommodations of employees, terminations, layoffs, WSIB, statutory leaves and work from home policies.

KPMG

Experts will help you identify government grant programs, incentives and how federal and provincial tax rules might affect you and your business. Get a business model review to help identify initiatives to support your objectives.

Play

Take advantage of specialized support with marketing, communications, digital strategies and web design.

Giant Shoe Creative

Partner with experts in media production to craft compelling narratives that reach and resonate with your audience.

The Hamilton Spectator

Winners take home a free print advertising package with a total value of $30,000.

Mohawk Centre for Entrepreneurship

Enjoy access to Surge Mentorship, Mohawk services and merchandise, podcast and broadcast services, badging program and micro-centre services through the Agency and the Consultancy.

Weever

Receive a business consultation package in the areas of finance, HR and sales to help answer questions and guide you through your next stage of growth.

Thank you to everyone who applied

Take a look at previous winners and their unique businesses.

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