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CANIE AWARDS<\/span><\/h1>\n

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The CANIE Awards recognizes and honours outstanding entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence in innovation, sustainability, social impact, community leadership, and business achievement. The prestigious CANIE Awards shine a spotlight on our nation’s best and brightest entrepreneurs who belong to equity-deserving communities.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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Previous CANIE Awards<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

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