Winners will be announced at the Alizés Evening.
APRIL 29th 2026 | 17h
Belvédère Hall, Old Port of Montreal
2 R. de la Commune O, Montreal
Become a recognized leader in agri-food exports
Applications open at the end of November!Why participate in the Alizés Awards?
The Alizés Evening, presented by FCC, highlights the excellence of Canadian agri-food companies. Being selected as a finalist for the Alizés Awards means earning recognition from agri-food experts, in front of an audience of numerous buyers and key industry decision-makers. This exceptional opportunity allows businesses to reach new heights and expand their horizons.
Held alongside SIAL Canada, the Alizés Awards Evening celebrates four companies that excel in food marketing and export. Businesses can compete in up to two of the four award categories: “SME Fonds de solidarité FTQ”, “Large Company FCC”, “Canadian Market Award National Bank”, and “Innovative Export Strategy Inno-centre”.
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Discover the 2026 Alizés Awards!
SME Fonds de
solidarité FTQ
Awarded to a company that has achieved notable success in international export in recent years.
Criteria
- Revenue between $1M and $50M.
- International exporting for at least 2 years.
Awarded to a company whose product marketing strategy outside its home province is exemplary.
Criteria
- Minimum revenue of $1M.
- Market development for at least 3 years outside the home province.
Canadian Market Award
National Bank
Large Company
FCC
Awarded to a company that has achieved notable success in international export in recent years.
Criteria
- Revenue over $50M.
- International exporting for at least 2 years.
Awarded to a Canadian agri-food company that has implemented innovative export strategies while integrating ESG principles into its operations.
Criteria
- All companies eligible for the “SME – Fonds de solidarité FTQ,” “Large Company – FAC,” or “Canadian Market Award – National Bank” are automatically eligible for the “Innovative Export Strategy – Inno-centre” award.
Innovative Export
Strategy Inno-centre
Alizés Awards Eligibility Criteria
Think your company has what it takes to stand out? First, make sure you meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Be a Canadian food processing or agricultural company;
- Have your main headquarters in Canada;
- Market products that are primarily made in Canada;
- Be in business for at least 3 years;
- Achieve annual revenues of CAD 1 million or more;
- In addition to the specific criteria for the awards mentioned above.
Please note that service and distribution companies, as well as trading houses, are not eligible.
Applications must be received no later than February 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
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If you wish to view the rules and eligibility criteria for the Alizés Awards, please click here [coming soon].
If you wish to review the questions before completing the online version, please click here [coming soon].
Webinar | How to Submit an Attractive Application for the Alizés Awards?
This year, to support Canadian exporting companies in submitting their applications for the Alizés Awards, Groupe Export organized a webinar: “How to Prepare a Compelling Application for the Alizés Awards.”
On the Agenda:
- Presentation of award categories and evaluation criteria;
- Step-by-step guide to submitting an application online;
- Tips and tricks to maximize the impact of your application with the jury;
- How to take full advantage of being a finalist or winner of the Alizés Awards.
The webinar will also include a Q&A session to address your questions and guide you through the process.
