What is the Canada Choice Award?
🏆 What the Canadian Choice Award Means for Local Businesses — and Why It Matters for Illest Print Co.
We’re honoured to be nominated. Here’s what the award is, why it matters, and how you can help.
Vote for Illest Print Co.You can vote as often as you like 🙌
We’re incredibly proud (and honestly, a little overwhelmed) to share that Illest Print Co. has been nominated for the Canadian Choice Award! 🇨🇦
This recognition means a lot — not just for us as a small, independent print shop in Winnipeg, but for every artist, band, small business, and creative we’ve had the privilege to print for. It’s a moment that reminds us how far passion, community, and hard work can really go.
🌟 What the Canadian Choice Award Is All About
The Canadian Choice Award highlights and celebrates exceptional local businesses across Canada — from home-based startups to established independent shops. It recognizes companies that make a difference in their communities, take pride in their craft, and put people first.
Winning or even being nominated is about more than sales — it’s about impact: the late nights, the learning curves, the risks, and the moments that push us to keep going. Each nomination comes from community support — from real people who see the value in what a small business contributes. That’s why this nomination feels personal.
💡 Why It’s Important to Support Local Businesses
Every sticker, shirt, and poster that comes off our printer is designed, printed, cut, and packaged right here in Winnipeg, by people who care about the details and the community around them. We work with local bands, tattoo artists, skate shops, cafés, clothing brands, and entrepreneurs who are building their dreams — just like we are.
Supporting a small business keeps creativity local, inspires others to take chances, and gives customers something more meaningful than just a product — it gives them a connection. The Canadian Choice Award amplifies that by shining a national spotlight on small shops doing big things in their communities.
🖨️ What This Nomination Means for Us
When we started Illest Print Co., the goal was simple: create quality custom prints for people who care about their art, message, and brand — without corporate hoops or inflated prices. We wanted pro-level printing to be accessible, and we wanted to do it right here at home.
Being recognized on a national level is proof that our commitment to quality, community, and creativity resonates beyond Winnipeg. It means that local art, DIY culture, and independent printmaking still matter — and that small Canadian businesses can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the big players when given a chance.
🙏 Thank You to Everyone Who Voted
None of this would be possible without you — our customers, collaborators, friends, and family. Every order, like, share, review, and tag adds up. Your support is the reason Illest Print Co. is on the nomination list, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
🗳️ How You Can Help
- Go to canadianchoiceaward.ca.
- Open the Nominate/Vote section and type Illest Print Co.
- Submit — and come back again later to vote again.
Yes — you can vote as often as you like! Every vote helps our small Winnipeg shop reach more people and keep growing.
Cast Your Vote❤️ Why This Means So Much
At the end of the day, it’s not just about awards or recognition. It’s about being seen for what we love to do — helping people create, express, and grow through print. We’ve built this shop on passion, DIY spirit, and community connection, and this nomination feels like a shared win for everyone who’s believed in what we’re building.
Thank you for helping us reach this milestone, thank you for continuing to vote, and thank you for making Illest Print Co. more than just a print shop — you’ve made it a movement.
🖤 — Bill @ Illest Print Co.
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