The third InnovateNB Celebration was an outstanding success, as a sold-out crowd honoured innovators from all sectors of New Brunswick’s economy, and a keynote address by Premier Susan Holt, who spoke of the increasing investment into small business and the pivotal role that tech plays in New Brunswick.
On Wednesday, November 13, after an afternoon of educational and thought-provoking sessions, panel discussions and networking, leaders and innovators from around the province attended the InnovateNB Awards at Delta Beausejour in Moncton. Awards were given to New Brunswick’s top innovators:
Emerging Innovator
Most Innovative Product or Service
Productivity Improvement by Adopting Technology
Crosby Foods Limited
Public Sector Award for Innovation
Economic Impact Through Innovation
Most Innovative Startup
Diversity and Inclusion Champion
Collège Communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick
Innovation in Academia and Research
Dr. Shelley Doucet, Centre for Research in Integrated Care, University of New Brunswick
Innovation Champion
InnovateNB Hall of Fame
Sandy Bird, Chris Newton, and Brian Flood (In Memoriam), Co-founders of Q1 Labs
Innovators to Watch
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Pascale Michaud, AgroGene Solutions, Tricia Hayes, Loch Lomond Villa Foundation, Dr. Trevor Robin Hanson, University of New Brunswick, Cyndhi Nai-Omi Carrasco Delgado, Wow Creators, Rebecca McSheffery, Pond-Deshpande Centre, Dizolve Group Corporation, Houlie Duque, HomeschoolToGo By GHP Scholastic Inc, Dr. Dodick Gasser, Innov - CCNB, and Kara LeBlanc, MedReddie
"The InnovateNB Celebration and Awards shines a spotlight on the spirit of innovation driving New Brunswick forward. This year, we are especially proud to highlight our trailblazers in AI, whose achievements exemplify resilience, creativity, and the economic power of cutting-edge technology. Through their stories and accomplishments, we are reminded of our collective potential and leave inspired to contribute to New Brunswick’s growth as a hub for innovation. It’s a night made possible by our founding partners, dedicated sponsors, and the talent that continues to elevate our province on the world stage," said Cathy Simpson, CEO of TechImpact.
“As a proud New Brunswicker, I know that our communities are home to dynamic entrepreneurs who are developing groundbreaking technologies and gaining global recognition. To this year’s nominees and winners, congratulations. Your countless hours of work and dedication better our communities and show the world that our province is a powerhouse for innovation,” said the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe.
Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor spoke on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA). ACOA contributed $60,000 to support the InnovateNB Celebration and Awards.