Best Ottawa Business Awards 2026

Join Ottawa's most influential business leaders, entrepreneurs, executives, and community champions for an unforgettable evening at the Best Ottawa Business Awards (BOBs) - the National Capital Region’s premier celebration of business excellence.

Presented annually by the Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal, the BOBs recognizes the organizations and leaders whose innovation, leadership, growth, and community impact continue to shape the future of Ottawa's business landscape. Throughout the evening, more than 20 outstanding companies and distinguished business leaders will be honoured across a wide range of award categories, including prestigious special recognitions such as CEO of the Year, CFO of the Year, Newsmaker of the Year, and the Lifetime Achievement Award. 

More than an awards ceremony, the BOBs is one of Ottawa’s biggest celebrations of local business - bringing together hundreds of executives, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders for an evening of celebration, inspiration, and meaningful networking. Experience an elegant reception, exceptional dining, inspiring stories of local success, and the opportunity to connect with the people and organizations driving Ottawa's economy forward. 

Whether you're celebrating your organization's achievements, expanding your professional network, or simply looking to be inspired by the remarkable accomplishments of Ottawa's business community, this is the business event of the year you won't want to miss.

Congratulations to the 2026 Best Ottawa Business Award Recipients:

CEO of the Year: Michael Matta, CEO of Solink
CFO of the Year: Nicole O'Reilly, CFO of Lee Valley Tools
Newsmaker of the Year: Eliot Pence, Founder, Dominion Dynamics