Foresight Canada announced the winners of the inaugural Canadian Cleantech Awards at Web Summit Vancouver's Climate Innovation Zone on May 13, 2026. This landmark event recognized the key contributors—from funders and innovators to investors and ecosystem supporters—bolstering Canada's competitiveness by scaling and accelerating the adoption of the technologies required for a sustainable future.
By placing the winners directly in front of global investors and key decision-makers, the ceremony provided high-level visibility to amplify their impact and inspire others to take similar action. The strides these leaders are taking in building a clean economy cannot be understated, and Web Summit served as the perfect stage to grant their achievements the national and international recognition they deserve.
Industry Leaders Congratulated
“Congratulations to all the winners and finalists of this year's Canadian Cleantech Awards,” says David Sanguinetti, CEO of Foresight Canada. “Once again, I am truly amazed by the calibre of work happening across our entire ecosystem. From the visionary innovators to the dedicated adopters, funders, and supporters, these leaders are doing the heavy lifting to transform our economy for the better and ensure Canada remains a global frontrunner in rapidly evolving geopolitical and environmental climates.”
Meet the Winners
Adopter of the Year: Lynch Bus Lines
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Sector: Clean Transportation
Lynch Bus Lines is a family-owned transportation leader based in Burnaby, BC, operating a modern fleet of over 100 vehicles. Specializing in school busing, corporate shuttles, and custom charters, they bridge the gap between reliable logistics and environmental responsibility. A strong advocate for sustainability, Lynch utilizes bio-diesel fuels, eco-friendly maintenance practices, and high-efficiency emission controls to reduce the region's carbon footprint. With 24/7 live dispatch and a commitment to replacing individual vehicle travel with greener mass transit, they provide safe, cost-effective, and sustainable mobility solutions across the Lower Mainland.
Foresight recently partnered with Lynch Bus Lines, BC Hydro, and Fuse Power Management on an 18-month vehicle-to-grid (V2G) field demonstration project. The pilot tested BC Hydro's bidirectional demand response by measuring real-world energy exports from EV fleets to the grid.
Ecosystem Supporter of the Year: Cheryl Trudell – Climate Manager, Imperial Oil
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Sector: Cleantech Adoption, Oil and Gas
Cheryl Trudell, PhD, is the Climate Manager at Imperial Oil and a prominent leader in Canada's energy transition. With over 25 years of experience in engineering, research, and operations, she plays a pivotal role in steering Imperial's climate strategy and decarbonization efforts. Cheryl's influence extends across Canada's innovation ecosystem. She has served in senior leadership Board and Committee roles with COSIA, CRIN, PTAC, the Institute of Oil Sands Innovation, WPC Energy Canada, Alberta Innovates' Bitumen Beyond Combustion program, and numerous advisory boards. Through these platforms, she has convened diverse partners, aligned strategic priorities, and advanced collaborative projects that accelerate cleantech adoption and commercialization. Her ability to bridge industry, academia, government, and community partners has made her a trusted convener and a catalyst for system level change.
