The Ernest C. Manning Awards Foundation has been recognizing and supporting Canadian innovators of all ages since 1982. By means of a nomination, Canadian resident citizens, who have demonstrated recent innovative talent in developing and successfully marketing a new concept, process or procedure, may be eligible for one of four Manning Innovation Awards Principal Award ($100,000); David E. Mitchell Award of Distinction ($25,000); two Innovation Awards ($10,000 each). Learn more about our Award Winners.

The Young Canadian Program, introduced in 1992, recognizes eight innovative projects selected by a team of judges at the annual Canada-Wide Science Fair. Each project receives $500, which is presented at the Science Fair award ceremonies. A further judging process then selects four projects from the eight to receive $4,000 Manning Young Canadian Innovation Awards at our Annual National Awards Gala. Learn more about our Young Canadian Award Winners.

Be sure to read our two-page National Overview; and award criteria.