2026 Best Ottawa Business Awards Gala
November 26 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Presented by the Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal, the Best Ottawa Business Awards (BOBs) recognize the companies and leaders contributing to Ottawa’s economic growth and business community. This year’s gala will honour more than 20 businesses and leaders from across the National Capital Region.
Congratulations to our Kanata North members and partners
- Solink — CEO Michael Matta named CEO of the Year.
- Dominion Dynamics — Founder Eliot Pence named Newsmaker of the Year and team earned Deal of the Year recognition for its $139 million Series A financing.
- Calian and Ciena — 2026 Best Ottawa Business Awards recognition.
- Algonquin College — Named among this year’s award recipients.
What to expect
- A reception and networking with Ottawa’s business and community leaders
- Gala dinner and awards presentations
- Special honours for CEO of the Year, CFO of the Year, Newsmaker of the Year and Lifetime Achievement
Join Ottawa’s business community to celebrate this year’s recipients and recognize the Kanata North teams and leaders among them.
