Digital Nova Scotia’s Wins Volta’s Community Leader, Startup Ecosystem Impact Award
On September 24th, 2021, Volta’s annual Startup Ecosystem Impact Awards proudly recognized change-makers, founders and supporters who are transforming the startup ecosystem in Atlantic Canada. We are incredibly excited to announce that Digital Nova Scotia was selected to receive the Community Leader award! This award celebrates a company or founder directly impacting the growth and development of the technology and innovation ecosystem in Atlantic Canada. Digital Nova Scotia’s CEO Wayne Sumarah happily accepted this award during the virtual ceremony, while some of the team tuned in with our very own watch party!
"Our province has many bright minds, and we are grateful to not only work with them, but support them as they drive social and economic growth for Nova Scotia. Our community is connected and committed, we’ve seen that through every project and program we’ve launched or contribute to, and it means a lot to us to be recognized for our role through the Ecosystem Impact Awards as a Community Leader.” -Wayne Sumarah, CEO Digital Nova Scotia
On behalf of the entire DNS team, we would like to thank fellow award recipients, all nominees, the awards selection committee and Volta. Volta has been a key player in our ecosystem here in Nova Scotia for many years, and we are incredibly thankful for their support and recognition.
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