Celebrating Business Excellence

The BC Economic Development Awards, hosted by the British Columbia Economic Development Association, celebrates outstanding initiatives that strengthen local economies across British Columbia. Now in their 20th year, these awards showcase excellence in marketing, community partnerships, economic reconciliation, resiliency, and innovative projects that create lasting impact. Each submission highlights the leadership, creativity, and dedication of communities working to build a stronger, more vibrant BC. Submissions open on November 2, 2026

Submission Deadline: 11:59pm, April 16, 2027

How to Enter

Getting started is easy! Create an account on the BCEDA Awardify platform, start a new entry, and upload your project details. You can save your work and return anytime before the deadline.

How to Enter

Judging Process

All submissions are evaluated by a panel of experienced economic development professionals from across British Columbia and Canada. Judges review each entry using a standardized scoring framework that assesses impact, innovation, collaboration, execution, and transferability. The process is impartial, confidential, and designed to ensure that projects of all sizes and budgets are evaluated fairly.

Judging Process

Awards Gala

Awards will be given out on May 13, 2026. during our Gala Event. Celebrate your achievements with your team, partners, and community leaders as we honour the projects and initiatives shaping British Columbia's economic future. Come be part of a night that showcases the very best in economic development across BC.

Awards Gala

Categories

The BC Economic Development Awards celebrate outstanding achievement in four key areas: Marketing Innovation, Community Projects, Community Resiliency, and Economic Reconciliation. These categories honour the diverse ways communities strengthen their local economies through creativity, collaboration, and meaningful results.