IGNITE Atlantic receives CANIE Social Innovation Award

IGNITE Atlantic received the CANIE Social Innovation Award presented by Sovereign Insurance.

The award recognizes outstanding achievement in Canada’s entrepreneurship and innovation community and this year, delivers a message of resilience and hope during these challenging times. 

IGNITE Atlantic is being recognized for their continued work throughout Nova Scotia to build an innovation ecosystem in smaller communities throughout the province.

“It is incredible to see the resilience of entrepreneurs and innovators across the country during times like this,” said Kayla Isabelle, board chair of the Innovators and Entrepreneurs Foundation and executive director of Startup Canada. “Coming together to recognize the strength and tenacity of our community is more important than ever”

“IGNITE has strived to make a difference throughout Nova Scotia by connecting organizations and expertise where these resources did not exist.  Our work with Startups, Youth, Community and Industry continue to drive our passion to build an entrepreneurial ecosystem in smaller communities throughout the province.  The national recognition from the CANIE Awards is truly appreciated by the whole team at IGNITE Atlantic,.”  says Doug Jones, CEO IGNITE Atlantic.

From the left are: Kiah-Jade Bonnar, Tristin Mabey, Doug Jones, Sebastian Green, Danielle Surette and Erin Nickerson.