Nomination Deadline June 21, 2022
OTTAWA, Ontario – Turtle Island–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Pow Wow Pitch, a grassroots initiative by and for Indigenous entrepreneurs, announced the opening of applications and nominations for the 2022 Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards to celebrate excellence and outstanding achievement in Indigenous entrepreneurship.
Indigenous entrepreneurs and Indigenous-owned businesses across Canada and the United States can apply or nominate others for their entrepreneurial perseverance, growth, impact, and example.
The Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards are presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify, Meta, and Mastercard, with the support of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada and Export Development Canada.
Applicants and nominees must reside on Turtle Island (Canada or the United States) and be Inuit, Métis, or First Nations. They may be an entrepreneur running any business in any industry, so long as they have been operating for a minimum of three years.
Applications and nominations close on June 21, 2022. Winners will be announced and celebrated during a digitally broadcast awards presentation on November 3, 2022.
In addition to the title, Winners receive a unique hand-crafted silver pin by Dakota Brant, Founder of Sapling & Flint, and a plaque encased with a limited edition signed print of ‘Red Rising,’ a beautiful art piece created by award-winning Indigenous artist Patrick Hunter.
For more information, to apply or nominate, visit: https://www.powwowpitch.org/awards/.
To book an interview with Pow Wow Pitch Founder Sunshine Tenasco, or for more information, please contact hello@powwowpitch.org.
Contacts
Anabel Blesch
anabel@jellymarketing.com
604-674-3559