A huge thank you to
our Partners
Our partners are essential to the National Business Book Award, enabling us to celebrate outstanding ideas, support authors, and elevate Canadian business thinking—ensuring the award’s independence, impact, and ability to inspire informed leadership across the country.
Presenting Partner
Smith Financial Corporation is proud to be the Presenting Partner for the National Business Book Awards. We believe that this is a powerful way to champion ideas that shape markets, leadership, and long-term economic thinking. Business books distill experience, research, and insight into lessons that influence entrepreneurs, executives, policymakers, and investors alike.
By supporting this award, Smith aligns itself with intellectual rigor, innovation, and informed decision-making—the same values that underpin sound financial stewardship. Being the Presenting Partner signals our commitment to advancing thoughtful dialogue, encouraging excellence in business writing, and investing in the ideas and authors that help strengthen the economy and inspire the next generation of business leaders.
Supporting Partner
BMO is proud to partner with NBBA as we are champions of ideas, innovation, and informed leadership. It reinforces the our commitment to economic literacy, entrepreneurship, and long-term thinking, while aligning our thought leadership, national impact, and the advancement of Canada’s business community.
Media Partner
Partnering with NBBA allows the Globe & Mail to champion authoritative storytelling and informed public discourse. It aligns the Globe & Mail with ideas, and influence, strengthens connections with leading authors and thinkers, and reinforces our role in shaping conversations that inform, educate, and advance the business community.
Award Ceremony Host
FEI Canada is proud to be the Award Ceremony Host as a supporter of knowledge, innovation, and leadership in the business community. This partnership highlights our commitment to economic literacy, connects the brand with influential thinkers, and reinforces credibility while celebrating ideas that shape Canada’s business landscape.
Supporting Partner
By partnering with NBBA RBC demonstrates our leadership beyond finance—supporting insight, integrity, and the exchange of ideas that shape markets and policy. The partnership, connects us with influential thinkers, and underscores its commitment to education, innovation, and sustainable economic growth.
Media Partner
By partnering with NBBA, The Walrus showcases its commitment to quality journalism, thought leadership, and insightful storytelling. The partnership highlights the Walrus' role in amplifying influential ideas, engaging with business innovators, and supporting informed conversations that shape Canada’s economic and cultural landscape.
Managing Partner
Freedman & Associates is proud to be the Managing Partner of Canada's outstanding business book award, showcasing our expertise in building brands, storytelling, and thought leadership. The partnership aligns our innovation and strategic thinking, and reinforces the NBBA reputation as a champion of ideas that shape management and organizational success.