{"id":898275,"date":"2025-10-21T11:47:29","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T15:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/telus-announces-standwithowners-2025-winners-investing-over-1-million-into-canadian-small-businesses\/"},"modified":"2025-10-21T11:47:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T15:47:29","slug":"telus-announces-standwithowners-2025-winners-investing-over-1-million-into-canadian-small-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/telus-announces-standwithowners-2025-winners-investing-over-1-million-into-canadian-small-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"TELUS announces #StandWithOwners 2025 winners, investing over $1 million into Canadian small businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-newslines\">\n<p class=\"xn-distributor\">Canada NewsWire<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\">\n        <i>TELUS celebrates the owners who have made it in <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span> with five grand prizes of <span class=\"xn-money\">$200,000<\/span> each in funding, technology and exposure to fuel their business growth<\/i>\n      <\/p>\n<p>\n        <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><br \/>\n          <span class=\"xn-location\">TORONTO<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 21, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/CNW\/ &#8211; TELUS announces the winners of its sixth #StandWithOwners \u2013 <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada&#8217;s<\/span> largest small business contest \u2013 celebrating the owners who have made it in <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span>. From the thousands of applications received, 20 outstanding Canadian businesses representing a broad selection of industries have been recognized for demonstrating how they leverage technology to drive innovation and stand out, while creating meaningful change in their local economy and community.<\/p>\n<p>Their recognition is part of TELUS&#8217; ongoing dedication to supporting Canadian businesses. Since 2020, TELUS has invested over <span class=\"xn-money\">$6 million<\/span> through the #StandWithOwners program, providing essential funding, technology and exposure to help businesses thrive in a digital world.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The thousands of applications we reviewed this year told remarkable stories of businesses that have truly Made It in <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span>,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Katherine Emberly<\/span>, Senior Vice-President &amp; President, Small and Medium Business at TELUS. &#8220;As we celebrate Small Business Month this October, it&#8217;s the perfect time to highlight our #StandWithOwners winners who embody the spirit of Canadian entrepreneurship while making a meaningful difference in their communities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This year&#8217;s five grand prize winners are:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n          <u><br \/>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4537745-1&amp;h=4138057733&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ashored.ca%2F&amp;a=Ashored+Innovations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Ashored Innovations<\/a><br \/>\n          <\/u>: Led by owner <span class=\"xn-person\">Aaron Stevenson<\/span>, Ashored Innovations addresses a critical environmental issue by tackling marine life entanglement in fishing gear through innovative &#8220;rope-on-demand&#8221; technology. Inspired by a 2017 North Atlantic right whale unusual mortality event, Ashored retrofits existing lobster and crab traps with underwater buoys that use acoustic release technology to surface only when remotely activated by fishermen. This system stows the rope in a cage connected to the traps, preventing both gear loss and marine entanglements. The technology is now used across three continents for commercial fishing and scientific monitoring of subsea noise pollution and climate-related environmental variables.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n          <u><br \/>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4537745-1&amp;h=2137916619&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mddl.co%2F&amp;a=mddl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">mddl<\/a><br \/>\n          <\/u>: Owners Darlene Jehn and Alkharim Devani recognized the critical need for accessible housing options, creating mddl, a real estate company dedicated to empowering communities to build diverse, sustainable &#8220;missing middle&#8221; housing through education, technology, and policy advocacy by fostering a more equitable approach to development. Their training programs support small-scale developers while partnering with cities to modernize zoning and unlock public land, creating more accessible and equitable housing solutions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n          <u><br \/>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4537745-1&amp;h=315946946&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fsepurahome.com%2F&amp;a=Sepura+Home+Ltd.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Sepura Home Ltd.<\/a><br \/>\n          <\/u>: Revolutionizing kitchen waste management with its innovative IoT-enabled composting garbage disposal system, owner <span class=\"xn-person\">Victor Nicolov<\/span> developed a clean, compact, and hands-free solution that seamlessly integrates into modern kitchens. The system addresses the growing burden traditional garbage disposals place on wastewater infrastructure while eliminating the inconvenience of existing composting methods. Through an integrated mobile app, Sepura Home Ltd. provides users with system control, environmental impact insights, and over-the-air software updates, currently making it the only food waste system that continuously improves over time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n          <u><br \/>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4537745-1&amp;h=330465729&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ukkorobotics.com%2F&amp;a=UKK%C3%96+Robotics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">UKK\u00d6 Robotics<\/a><br \/>\n          <\/u>: Owners Daniel Badiou and <span class=\"xn-person\">Katrina Jean-Laflamme<\/span> created UKK\u00d6 Robotics, addressing the need for efficient solutions to automate livestock pasture management, providing unique, solar-powered, autonomous barns for livestock, promoting regenerative agriculture and supporting small farmers. Their flagship product, the ROVA Barn, features a floorless design and autonomously moves small livestock to fresh pasture areas multiple times daily. This innovative approach reduces the environmental impact of livestock farming while significantly decreasing the labour required for pasture management.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n          <u><br \/>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4537745-1&amp;h=2026070137&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fvetsaroundthecorner.com%2F&amp;a=Vets+Around+the+Corner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Vets Around the Corner<\/a><br \/>\n          <\/u>: Not just a veterinary clinic, owners Dr. <span class=\"xn-person\">Devon Barnes<\/span>, Dr. <span class=\"xn-person\">Lindsay Patterson<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">James Clague<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-person\">William Woodstock<\/span> created Vets Around the Corner, a community-driven animal hospital that launched the Community Veterinarian Program, a mobile, not-for-profit initiative eliminating barriers to veterinary care for marginalized, low-income, and underserved populations. By retrofitting a decommissioned ambulance into a mobile veterinary exam room, they are bringing wellness exams, medical treatments, and health education directly to retirement residences, shelters, community centers, and First Nations communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The five grand prize winners each receive a <span class=\"xn-money\">$200,000<\/span> prize package, including <span class=\"xn-money\">$75,000<\/span> in direct funding, <span class=\"xn-money\">$80,000<\/span> in advertising and business exposure, <span class=\"xn-money\">$35,000<\/span> in TELUS and Samsung technology, and <span class=\"xn-money\">$10,000<\/span> in TELUS Health wellbeing support. An additional 15 winners each receive <span class=\"xn-money\">$20,000<\/span> in funding and technology.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about all 20 of our inspiring winners visit <u><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4537745-1&amp;h=713219594&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Ftelus.com%2FWinners&amp;a=telus.com%2Fwinners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">telus.com\/winners<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About TELUS<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>TELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a world-leading communications technology company operating in more than 45 countries and generating over <span class=\"xn-money\">$20 billion<\/span> in annual revenue with more than 20 million customer connections through our advanced suite of broadband services for consumers, businesses and the public sector. We are committed to leveraging our technology to enable remarkable human outcomes. TELUS is passionate about putting our customers and communities first, leading the way globally in client service excellence and social capitalism. Our TELUS Health business is enhancing 157 million lives across 200 countries and territories through innovative preventive medicine and well-being technologies. Our TELUS Agriculture &amp; Consumer Goods business utilizes digital technologies and data insights to optimize the connection between producers and consumers. Guided by our enduring &#8216;give where we live&#8217; philosophy, TELUS, our team members and retirees have contributed <span class=\"xn-money\">$1.8 billion<\/span> in cash, in-kind contributions, time and programs including 2.4 million days of service since 2000, earning us the distinction of the world&#8217;s most giving company.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re always building <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit<a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4537745-1&amp;h=278241251&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Ftelus.com%2Fen&amp;a=+\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4537745-1&amp;h=1446436361&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Ftelus.com%2Fen&amp;a=telus.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">telus.com<\/a><\/u> or follow <u><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4537745-1&amp;h=3623755318&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fi%2Fflow%2Flogin%3Fredirect_after_login%3D%252FTELUSNews&amp;a=%40TELUSNews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@TELUSNews<\/a><\/u> on X and <u><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4537745-1&amp;h=1113068702&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fdarren_entwistle%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;a=%40Darren_Entwistle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@Darren_Entwistle<\/a><\/u> on Instagram.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>For media inquiries, please contact:<br \/><\/b><br \/>\n        <span class=\"xn-person\">Sacha Gudmundsson<\/span><br \/>\n        <br \/>TELUS Media Relations<br \/><u><a href=\"mailto:sacha.gudmundsson@telus.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">sacha.gudmundsson@telus.com<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  TELUS Communications Inc.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/rt.prnewswire.com\/rt.gif?NewsItemId=C2502&amp;Transmission_Id=202510210907CANADANWWEB______C2502&amp;DateId=20251021\" style=\"border:0px;width:1px;height:1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Canada NewsWire TELUS celebrates the owners who have made it in Canada with five grand prizes of $200,000 each in funding, technology and exposure to fuel their business growth TORONTO , Oct. 21, 2025 \/CNW\/ &#8211; TELUS announces the winners of its sixth #StandWithOwners \u2013 Canada&#8217;s largest small business contest \u2013 celebrating the owners who have made it in Canada. From the thousands of applications received, 20 outstanding Canadian businesses representing a broad selection of industries have been recognized for demonstrating how they leverage technology to drive innovation and stand out, while creating meaningful change in their local economy and community. Their recognition is part of TELUS&#8217; ongoing dedication to supporting Canadian businesses. Since 2020, TELUS has invested over $6 &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/telus-announces-standwithowners-2025-winners-investing-over-1-million-into-canadian-small-businesses\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;TELUS announces #StandWithOwners 2025 winners, investing over $1 million into Canadian small businesses&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-898275","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>TELUS announces #StandWithOwners 2025 winners, investing over $1 million into Canadian small businesses - Market Newsdesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/telus-announces-standwithowners-2025-winners-investing-over-1-million-into-canadian-small-businesses\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"TELUS announces #StandWithOwners 2025 winners, investing over $1 million into Canadian small businesses - Market Newsdesk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Canada NewsWire TELUS celebrates the owners who have made it in Canada with five grand prizes of $200,000 each in funding, technology and exposure to fuel their business growth TORONTO , Oct. 21, 2025 \/CNW\/ &#8211; TELUS announces the winners of its sixth #StandWithOwners \u2013 Canada&#8217;s largest small business contest \u2013 celebrating the owners who have made it in Canada. 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