The Phoenix Rising Award

Celebrating the resilience and determination to rebuild, adapt, and move forward.

Nominations Close December 10, 2026

CATEGORY: OVERCOMING ADVERSITY / NAVIGATING CHANGE

The Strength to Rise Again.

Behind a business comeback are difficult decisions, determined people, and the courage to find a way forward when the path is uncertain.

The Phoenix Rising Award recognizes a business or leader that has navigated significant challenges and emerged stronger through resilience, adaptability, and determination.

Whether they’re rebuilding after a setback, responding to industry disruption, or taking their business in a new direction, this award celebrates those turning adversity into meaningful progress and a stronger future.

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NOMINATION CRITERIA

What Makes a Phoenix Rising?

To qualify, nominees must meet the following criteria.

Significant Adversity

Have faced a significant challenge, disruption, or period of uncertainty affecting their business.

Edmonton Presence

Be based in or actively operating within the Edmonton business community.

Resilience & Determination

Demonstrate the commitment and persistence to work through challenges and move forward.

Adaptability in Action

Show how they adapted their approach, made difficult decisions, or found new ways to rebuild.

Meaningful Progress

Demonstrate tangible recovery, reinvention, or progress that has strengthened the business.

Nominate a Ground Breaker

Nominate a business or leader whose resilience deserves recognition. Share the challenges they faced, how they responded, and the progress they’ve made.

⏳ Nomination Deadline: December 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM ABT

The greater Celebration

Join us in Celebrating Edmonton’s Movers & Shakers.

Join us at Highlands Golf Club on February 27 where Edmonton’s entrepreneurs, business leaders, innovators, and community builders come together to recognize achievement, celebrate impact, and connect with the people shaping the city’s future. Enjoy a plated dinner, live entertainment, and elite networking over a panoramic backdrop of the city.

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HONOURING EDMONTON’S BEST

Explore the Seven Award Categories

Behind every great business are people bringing ideas to life, overcoming challenges, supporting others, and making a difference. The Movers & Shakers Amplifier Awards celebrate those contributions across seven distinct categories.

Know a deserving business or leader? Explore the awards below and help us recognize their impact. Self-nominations are welcome.

New Business / Startup

1. The Ground Breaker

Recognizes a business that turns bold ideas into meaningful change, pushing boundaries and creating new possibilities for its industry.

Innovation / Creative Excellence

2. The Status Quo Slayer

Recognizes a business that turns bold ideas into meaningful change, pushing boundaries and creating new possibilities for its industry.

Community & SOCIAL IMPACT

3. The Community Catalyst

Recognizes a business that creates meaningful positive change through its contributions, involvement, and commitment to strengthening the community.

STRENGTH & RESILIENCE

4. The Phoenix Rising

Recognizes a business or leader who has faced significant challenges and emerged stronger through resilience, adaptability, and determination.

Mentor / People Developer

5. The Greatness Multiplier

Recognizes an entrepreneur or leader who invests in others, helping people grow, develop their potential, and achieve greater success.

OUTSTANDING PRODUCT / SERVICE

6. The Gold Standard

Recognizes an organization that consistently delivers exceptional products, services, or community value and has earned a reputation for quality, integrity, and excellence.

Workplace Culture Champion

7. The Workplace Distinction

Recognizes a business that has built an exceptional workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and genuinely want to work.

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