On March 31, Douglas magazine announced the winners of its annual 10 to Watch Awards. Now in their 17th year, the 10 to Watch Awards celebrate innovative businesses less than three years old that demonstrate exceptional potential for growth and success in their field.
More than 250 business leaders attended this year’s Awards Gala hosted by Douglas magazine at the Inn at Laurel Point. Winners were recognized at the event and are showcased in the April/May print edition of the magazine, on douglasmagazine.com and through social media.
“The Douglas magazine 10 to Watch Awards celebrate the people behind the ideas, local innovators who are pushing boundaries and building the region’s most exciting new businesses,” says Lise Gyorkos, president of Page One Publishing, publishers of Douglas magazine.
The Douglas magazine 10 to Watch winners for 2026 are:
The Douglas magazine 10 to Watch winners for 2026 are:Monkey C Interactive’s ARTCADE
The April/May issue of Douglas magazine – on newsstands now – highlights this year’s 10 to Watch winners, along with their photos and bios. This issue also features Vancouver Island companies that are manufacturing world-class products, innovations in ocean discovery and Victoria’s blue economy. It also includes a look inside the Vancouver Island chapter of the global Entrepreneur’s Organization.
Monk Office returned as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Awards. “Monk Office has supported the Douglas magazine 10 to Watch Awards for many years, and we’re grateful for their continued commitment to celebrating the entrepreneurs and innovators shaping our region,” says Caitlin McKenzie, president and CEO of Monk Office. “I find the individuals and their companies highly inspiring, and if there is a way to somehow acknowledge that, I want to be a part of that.”
