2026 JABC Junior Entrepreneur Award

2026 JABC Junior Entrepreneur Award - $2,500

Award Description

The Junior Entrepreneur Award recognizes youth who have demonstrated outstanding business acumen, growth, leadership and entrepreneurial spirit while participating in JA Company Program, JA Company Program for Indigenous Learners, or Discover Your Pitch.

This year, up to four participants will be awarded $2,500 each to support their diverse educational or other needs. Participants must be nominated by their JA Company Program mentor(s) or host teacher(s). Award recipients will participate in a live panel interview about their experience at the annual BLBC Hall of Fame Gala Dinner & Induction Ceremonies to be held on June 8, 2026, in Vancouver.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award, the nominee must:

Have participated in JA Company Program, JA Company Program for Indigenous Learners, or Discover Your Pitch during the 2025-26 school year
Reside in B.C.
Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Have not received this award previously

Requirements

Students must be nominated by their JABC Mentor or Teacher to be eligible for this award.

Complete this online application
Submit a 90-second video
Submit a transcript of your speech
Submit a personal statement (up to 500 words) describing your entrepreneurial experience in the JA Company Program, JA Company Program for Indigenous Learners, or Discover Your Pitch
Complete the Media Consent Form

If selected, award recipients will be expected to commit to the following activities:

Participate in a live panel interview about their experience at the annual BLBC Hall of Fame Gala Dinner & Induction Ceremonies to be held on June 8, 2026, in Vancouver.
Provide a headshot and brief biography (100 words max.) outlining your educational background and involvement with JA.

Deadline to apply: April 15, 2026

Nominator Information

Please indicate the full name of your JABC Mentor or Teacher nominator.

Student Information

First name

Last name

Gender

I identify as:

Date of birth

Do you identify as Indigenous?

Highest grade level completed in high school, most recent year of study completed at a post-secondary institution, or other. Please provide details below.

Name of school, post-secondary institution, or other.

name@domain.com

Phone

Mailing Address

Street

City/Town/Community

Province

Postal Code

JA Program that you participated in 2025-26 school year

Application Materials

Topic for Video Application (90-second video)

Tell us about the entrepreneurial skills and knowledge you have gained from the JA Company Program for Indigenous Learners, JA Company Program, or Discover Your Pitch. Share how this experience has influenced your future goals.

Link to video (can be hosted on YouTube or Google Drive). Ensure the settings on the link are open to the public or to those with the link.

Please copy and paste the transcript of your speech below.

Personal Statement
As part of our commitment to recognizing a diverse range of talents and experiences, please submit a Personal Statement that highlights your potential, achievements, and how your experiences align with the objectives of this award.

JABC Signed Media Consent Form
View Here

I have completed the online Media Consent Form

Submit Your Application

When you are ready to submit your application, please click "Submit" below.

If you have any questions regarding the application, please reach out to Craig Lovell, Program Manager, JABC at c.lovell@jabc.org.