Sprott School of Business Industry Awards
2026 Nomination Period is Now Open!
Winning organizations will be recognized at the Sprott Community Net Night on October 15, 2026 at the Canadian Museum of Nature.
The deadline for 2026 Sprott School of Business Industry Awards is September 28, 2026.
For questions, contact Scott Gonsalves, Director – External Affairs.
Purpose of the Awards
The Sprott School of Business Industry Awards recognize and celebrate organizations that demonstrate continued collaboration with the School by:
- supporting the growth and success of Sprott students through engagement in high-quality educational and experiential experiences
- co-creating impactful research initiatives
- having a positive impact on the broader community, sector or economy
Each award and award recipient reflects Sprott’s aspiration, calling, values, and strategic priorities.
Award Categories
1. Sprott School of Business Student Champion Award
Recognizing the partners who invest in the next generation
Awarded to an industry partner (formal or informal) that has made an exceptional and sustained commitment to creating meaningful learning and growth opportunities for Sprott students and graduates through experiential and employment pathways, and opening their organization and their experience to students in ways no classroom can replicate.
2. Sprott School of Business Knowledge Collaboration Award
Recognizing the partners who bring real problems and help build real answers
Awarded to an industry partner (formal or informal) that has engaged most meaningfully with Sprott’s intellectual and academic community – contributing genuine organizational challenges, participating in applied inquiry, and co-creating knowledge, insights, or solutions with practical value, through applied research, consulting or capstone projects, case development, innovation challenges, or executive education content development.
3. Sprott School of Business Partner Impact Award
Recognizing the partners to left a positive impact in the broader community, sector, or economy.
Awarded to an industry partner (formal or informal) that worked collaboratively with the School producing outcomes that were felt beyond either organization – in communities, in sectors, and in the economy – through impactful initiatives involving students and/or faculty.
