awards & initiatives

Upside Software Awards

Upside Software is an industry leading, award winning organization. The following awards and honors are a testament to the caliber of individuals working at Upside Software, as well as the products and services we offer. Click on the list below to learn more.

 

   2012 Upside Software Listed as Top 100 in Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Upside Software Inc. announced it has been selected once again amongst the Top 100 vendors leading the way as solution and service providers for Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine’s annual listing. Companies in the Top 100 list detailed how their supply chain transformation projects have had a significant impact on the company’s going through implementations and have helped position their customers’ enterprises and organizations to thrive as the economy rebounds. 
 
 For more information, please visit: http://www.sdcexec.com/awards


  2012 Alberta Chambers of Commerce Export Award of Distinction

The Alberta Business Awards of Distinction are a celebration of Alberta Business. The Export Award of Distinction is awarded to an organization that has demonstrated outstanding achievement in exporting products or services outside Canada’s border. For more information, please click here.


  2012 Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies Award

Established in 1993, Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies is the country’s leading business reward program. A rigorous and independent process evaluates hundreds of entrepreneurial companies on the caliber of their management abilities and practices. Companies are recognized on their overall business performance and sustained growth, and the efforts of the entire organization. For more information, please visit: https://www.canadas50best.com/


   2012 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pros to Know

Ashif Mawji, President & CEO, Upside Software, has been selected from hundreds of applicants to receive the Supply and Demand Chain Executive “Pros to Know 2012” award. The Provider Pros to Know is a listing of individuals from a software firm or service provider, consultancy, or analyst or research firm who have personally helped clients address the challenges of the recession and prepare for the recovery ahead.

For more information, please visit: http://www.sdcexec.com/


   2012 Alberta's Top 55 Employers Award

Upside Software is proud to be listed once again as one of Alberta’s Top 55 Employers for 2012. Data for Alberta's Top Employers award is compiled and analyzed by Mediacorp Canada Inc. who received over 75,000 applicants from across Canada. The Top 55 Employers list is based on outstanding Human Resource practices, exceptional growing success and contribution to the community.
 
 For more information, please visit: http://www.canadastop100.com/


   2011 Canada's Top Employers for Young People

First published in 2001, The Canada’s Top Employers for Young People competition is organized by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. This special designation recognizes the employers that offer the nation’s best benefits for younger workers. The employers on this list are Canada’s leaders in attracting and retaining younger employers to their organizations.
 
 For more information, please visit: http://www.eluta.ca/young-people-at-upside-software


   2011 Upside Software Listed as Top 100 in Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Upside Software Inc. announced it has been selected once again, amongst the Top 100 vendors leading the way as solution and service providers for Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine’s annual listing. Companies in the Top 100 list detailed how their supply chain transformation projects have had a significant impact on the company’s going through implementations and have helped position their customers’ enterprises and organizations to thrive as the economy rebounds. 
 
 For more information, please visit: www.SDCExec.com/SDCE100


   2011 Alberta Venture Best Workplace Finalist

Upside Software is pleased to be a finalist for Alberta Venture’s Best Workplaces Award in the categories of Best Overall Workplace as well as Best Workplace for Millennials. The 4th annual award recognizes outstanding Alberta companies who are leaders in corporate culture and human resource initiatives. Finalists will be revealed in the May 2011 edition of Alberta Venture.
 
 For more information, please visit: http://www.albertaventure.com/


   2011 Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies Award

Established in 1993, Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies is the country’s leading business reward program. A rigorous and independent process evaluates hundreds of entrepreneurial companies on the caliber of their management abilities and practices. Companies are recognized on their overall business performance and sustained growth, and the efforts of the entire organization.
  
 For more information, please visit: https://www.canadas50best.com/


   2011 Alberta's Top 50 Employer Award

Upside Software is proud to be listed once again as one of Alberta’s Top 50 Employers for 2011. Data for Alberta's Top 50 Employers award is compiled and analyzed by Mediacorp Canada Inc. who received over 75,000 applicants from across Canada. The Top 50 Employers list is based on outstanding Human Resource practices, exceptional growing success and contribution to the community.
 
 For more information, please visit: http://www.canadastop100.com/


   2011 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pros to Know

Ashif Mawji, President & CEO, Upside Software, has been selected from hundreds of applicants to receive the Supply and Demand Chain Executive “Pros to Know 2011” award. The Provider Pros to Know is a listing of individuals from a software firm or service provider, consultancy, or analyst or research firm who have personally helped clients address the challenges of the recession and prepare for the recovery ahead.
 
 For more information, please visit: http://www.SDCExec.com/2011Prostoknow


   2010 Canada's Top Employers for Young People

First published in 2001, The Canada’s Top Employers for Young People competition is organized by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. This special designation recognizes the employers that offer the nation’s best benefits for younger workers. The employers on this list are Canada’s leaders in attracting and retaining younger employers to their organizations.
 
 For more information, please visit: http://www.eluta.ca/young-people-at-upside-software


   2010 Alberta Venture Best Workplace Finalist

Upside Software is pleased to be a finalist for Alberta Venture’s Best Workplaces Award in the categories of Best Overall Workplace as well as Best Workplace for Diversity. The 3rd annual award recognizes outstanding Alberta companies who are leaders in corporate culture and human resource initiatives. Finalists will be revealed in the March/April 2010 edition of Alberta Venture.
 
 For more information, please visit: http://www.albertaventure.com/


   2010 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pros to Know

Ashif Mawji, President & CEO, Upside Software, has been selected from hundreds of applicants to receive the Supply and Demand Chain Executive “Pros to Know 2010” award. The Provider Pros to Know is a listing of individuals from a software firm or service provider, consultancy, or analyst or research firm who have personally helped clients address the challenges of the recession and prepare for the recovery ahead.
 
 For more information, please visit: http://www.SDCExec.com/2010Prostoknow


   2010 Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies Award

Established in 1993, Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies is the country’s leading business reward program. A rigorous and independent process evaluates hundreds of entrepreneurial companies on the caliber of their management abilities and practices. Companies are recognized on their overall business performance and sustained growth, and the efforts of the entire organization.
  
 For more information, please visit: https://www.canadas50best.com/


   2010 Alberta's Top 50 Employer Award

Upside Software is proud to be listed once again as one of Alberta’s Top 50 Employers for 2010. Data for Alberta's Top 50 Employers award is compiled and analyzed by Mediacorp Canada Inc. who received over 75,000 applicants from across Canada. The Top 50 Employers list is based on outstanding Human Resource practices, exceptional growing success and contribution to the community.
 
 For more information, please visit: http://www.canadastop100.com/


   2010 Canada's Top 100 Employer Award

Upside Software is proud to be listed once again as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2010. Data for Canada's Top 100 Employers award is compiled and analyzed by Mediacorp Canada Inc. who received over 75,000 applicants from across Canada. The Top 100 Employers list is based on outstanding Human Resource practices, exceptional growing success and contribution to the community.
 
 For more information, please visit: http://www.canadastop100.com/


   2009 Upside Software Listed as Top 100 in Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Upside Software Inc. announced it has been selected once again, amongst the Top 100 vendors leading the way as solution and service providers for Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine’s annual listing. Companies on the Top 100 list detailed how their solutions and services address the urgent imperatives of the current downturn but also position their customers’ enterprises and organizations to thrive as the economy rebounds. 
 
 For more information, please visit: www.SDCExec.com/SDCE100


   2009 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference Awards: 1 of 3 Finalists

Upside Software Inc. is pleased to be selected as 1 of 3 finalists for the 2009 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference Awards in ISV/Software Solutions, Innovation. Companies selected for this award must have demonstrated leadership in the areas of innovation, market potential, media and analyst attention, investor value creation, and customer adoption. 
 
 For more information, please visit: www.digitalwpc.com/Awards


   2009 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pros to Know

Ashif Mawji, President & CEO, Upside Software, has been selected as a 2009 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pro to Know. This award recognizes individuals software firm or service provider, consultancy, or analyst or research firm who have personally helped clients during the current economic downturn by assisting them in managing risk in the supply chain, providing competitive advantage and/or delivering value to the bottom line.
 
 For more information, please visit: www.SDCExec.com


   2009 Alberta Venture Best Workplaces Finalist

Upside Software is pleased to be shortlisted as a finalist for Alberta Venture’s Best Workplaces Award in the category of New Canadians. The 2nd annual award recognizes outstanding Alberta companies who are leaders in corporate culture and human resource initiatives. Finalists will be revealed in the March/April 2009 edition of Alberta Venture.
 
 For more information, please visit: http://www.albertaventure.com/


   2009 Financial Post's Top 10 Employer Award

Upside Software is proud to be listed as one of Financial Post’s Top 10 Employers for 2009. This special designation recognizes fast-growing companies in Canada that offer tremendous career advancement opportunities together with leading-edge employee perks and benefits. Now entering its fourth year, the Financial Post's Top Employers is an annual competition organized by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers.
 
 For more information, please visit: http://www.canadastop100.com/fp10/


   2009 Alberta's Top 40 Employer Award

Upside Software is proud to be listed as one of Alberta’s Top 40 Employers for 2009. This special designation recognizes the Alberta employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Now entering its fourth year, Alberta's Top Employers is an annual competition organized by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers.
 
 For more information, please visit: http://www.canadastop100.com/alberta/


   2009 Canada's Top 100 Employer Award

Upside Software is proud to be listed as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2009. Data for Canada's Top 100 Employers award is compiled and analyzed by Mediacorp Canada Inc. who received over 55,000 applicants from across Canada. The Top 100 Employers list is based on outstanding Human Resource practices, exceptional growing success and contribution to the community.
 
 For more information, please visit: http://www.canadastop100.com/


   2008 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pros to Know

Ashif Mawji, President & CEO, Upside Software, has been selected as a 2008 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pro to Know. This award recognizes individuals from a software company, service provider, or analyst/research firm who have personally helped their clients achieve 21st century supply & demand chain success through technology and improved processes.
 
 For more information, please visit:  www.SDCExec.com/2008Pros.


   2007 Export Development Canada - Export Excellence Award

Upside Software is the proud recipient of Export Development Canada’s Award for Export Excellence. This award highlights organizations that have achieved success through the diversification of export markets and developed innovative strategies to adapt their product and sales approach to different markets. One recipient is selected from the regional Business Development bank of Canada (BDC) Young Entrepreneur Award winners. 
 
 For more information, please visit: http://www.edc.ca/ 


  2007 BDC (Business Development bank of Canada) Young Entrepreneur Award for Alberta

Ashif Mawji, President & CEO, Upside Software was selected as the winner of the 2007 BDC Young Entrepreneur Award for Alberta. The awards are a feature of Small Business Week which recognizes entrepreneurs between the ages of 19 and 35. A panel selected winners from each province and territory based on a number of factors such as the originality of their idea, growth, success, and community involvement.
 
 For more information, please visit: http://www.bdc.ca/en/about/mediaroom/news_releases/2007/2007101613.htm


   2007 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100

As a Top 100 provider of Supply & Demand Chain solutions, Upside Software is being recognized for addressing 21st century supply chain challenges in its solutions. The Upside suite of solutions enables customers to ensure contractual obligations are met, better manage pricing deals, and reduce the amount of manual labor in a sourcing request.
 
 For more information about Supply & Demand Executive, please visit: www.SDCExec.com.


   2007 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award: Database Finalist

Upside Software was selected as a finalist from over 1,800 applicants in the Microsoft Competing to Win: Database category. This category recognizes companies who have won customers by using Microsoft SQL Server where alternative database options were being considered or were previously deployed. The winner will have helped customers improve upon their business processes by using a Microsoft-based solution.
 
 For more information about the Microsoft Partner Awards Program, please visit www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/wwpc/default.mspx.


   2006 Deloitte Fast 50 Company (#17)

Upside Software was listed as #17 in the prestigious 2006 Deloitte Canadian Technology Fast 50 listing. This annual program recognizes innovation and excellence in the fastest growing tech companies throughout North America.  Upside Software experienced a 2,250% growth in revenues from 2001 to 2005 and continues to grow in double digits each year. As a company listed in one of the 15 regional Technology Fast 50 programs in the United States and Canada, Upside Software will automatically be entered into the North American Deloitte Technology Fast 500 program.
 
 More information on the award presented to Upside Software can be found at http://www.fast50.ca/ 


   2006 Microsoft Regional Customer Award

Upside Software Inc. was the recipient of the Microsoft Regional Customer Award at the 2006 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference. 
 
 Of the 2,400 entries submitted for 2006 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards, Upside Software was selected as the overall winner for the Regional Winning Customer Award category. Upside Software was recognized for the exceptionally successful enterprise-wide implementation of its flagship product, UpsideContract, at the Government of Manitoba. The annual conference for industry partners was held in Boston, MA, where Microsoft Registered, Certified and Gold Certified partners were recognized for exemplary solutions delivered to their customers during the past year.
 
 For more information about the 2006 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards, visit: http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2006/jul06/07-06AwardFinalistsPR.mspx  


   2006 Premier's Award of Distinction

Upside Software was awarded the Premier's Award of Distinction, the highest and most prestigious award of the 2006 Alberta Business Awards of Distinction presented by the Alberta Chambers of Commerce.
 
 Presented by Alberta Economic Development, the Premier's Award of Distinction is given to an Alberta firm that embodies the Alberta advantage, exhibits overall outstanding achievement and leadership in Alberta, and demonstrates ongoing, consistent involvement in community events and organizations locally and/or provincially. The recipient of this award is chosen from the finalists of all other awards presented, and Upside Software beat out many large, prominent companies such as Chevron Canada Resources, Devon Canada, Suncor and Syncrude.
 
 More information about the 2006 Alberta Business Awards of Distinction can be found at http://www.abbusinessawards.ab.ca.


   2005 Microsoft ISV Innovation Award

Upside Software was selected as the winner for the ISV Innovation Award at the 2005 Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards. The third annual IMPACT awards recognize excellence across the large and diverse community of Canadian resellers and solution providers. Hundreds of entries were submitted by technology partners from across Canada. 
 
 As an Independent Software Vendor (ISV), Upside Software was recognized for the outstanding and innovative software solution of the year based on leading-edge use of Microsoft technologies.
 
 For a list of all 2005 winners, and more information on the Microsoft for Partner IMPACT Awards, please visit http://www.microsoft.ca/awards.


   2005 Microsoft Partner of the Year - ISV/Software Solutions Award Winner

Upside Software was awarded the 2005 ISV/Software Solutions Specialization Award from Microsoft. This award recognizes partners that develop packaged software solutions, based on Microsoft technologies, by creating robust software to meet specific customer needs and market demand.

Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) face a unique set of challenges among Microsoft solution partners. Increasing business needs and ever-changing customer and technology demands all add to the pressure of running a successful software business. Given these market pressures, ISVs need to differentiate themselves and stand out in the marketplace if they want to grow their business. Microsoft Competencies recognize the skill and focus your company brings to a particular solution set. 

The Microsoft ISV/Software Solutions Competency is designed to provide additional benefits and support to Microsoft Certified Partners and Gold Certified Partners that specialize in developing and marketing packaged software solutions based on Microsoft technologies. In turn, these benefits help Upside Software create better software solutions for our customers. The ISV/Software Solutions Competency provides access to a multitude of resources that help:
  • Build better software: Identify market trends using online market research to help you plan your business and develop targeted solutions for your customers. And, get additional MSDN software, internal business use licenses, technical training, architectural guidance, and more to get your applications developed and tested on the Microsoft platform.
  • Access a range of services: Including development advice, code samples, limited scope reviews, and workshops, to assist you with the development of your software.

To read more about the 2005 Microsoft Partner Awards go to http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2005/jul05/07-10POTY2005PR.mspx



   2005 Canada’s Top 40 Under 40™ Award

Ashif Mawji, Chief Executive Officer, was named a Recipient of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40TM. Mawji was the sole recipient from the Province of Alberta.
 
 Canada’s Top 40 Under 40TM is a prestigious national award program, which annually honors 40 Canadians in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors under the age of 40. The program was founded and is managed by The Caldwell Partners and is now in its 10th year. 
 
 More information is available at http://www.top40award-canada.org/.


   2005 Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers RISE Awards

Upside Software was awarded the 2005 RISE Award (Business category) by the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (EMCN). The award recognizes success in private business, or a significant contribution to a profession or trade.
 
 The EMCN honors immigrants and those who work with immigrants for outstanding contributions to Edmonton and Canada. 
 
 For further information, visit http://www.emcn.ab.ca/supportus/RISE_gen.


   2005 Alberta Business Awards of Distinction & Premier's Award of Distinction - Finalist

Upside Software has been recognized as a finalist for the 2005 Alberta Business Awards of Distinction. All finalists are also eligible to receive the Premier's Award of Distinction. The winner will be selected on February 23, 2005.
 
 The Alberta Business Awards of Distinction recognize excellence in the following categories: Aboriginal Relations, Agrivalue New Venture, Diversity in the Workplace, Employer of People with Disabilities, Employer of Youth, Ethics in Business, Export, First Nation's-owned Business, Learning in the Workplace, Marketing, Safety in the Workplace, Small Business, and Outstanding Achievement.
 
 More information is available at www.abbusinessawards.ab.ca.


   2004 Edmonton Chamber of Commerce - Best Small Business Award

Upside Software was the recipient of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce's most coveted award of Best Small Business of the Year for 2004 in the 50 - 100 employee category. Chosen from several hundred nominees, this award recognizes the contribution Upside Software has made to the Edmonton business community and our outstanding growth and commercial success.
 
 More information about the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce can be found at http://www.edmontonchamber.com/.


   2004 Deloitte Rising Star

Upside Software was named one of the Rising Stars on the 2004 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in North America. A special category, the Rising Star list ranks 25 winners that have been in business less than five years, but at least three years. They are ranked based on percentage of growth in revenues over three years (2001 to 2003). Based on three year revenue growth of 1,323%, Upside Software was identified on the list as the 17th fastest growing technology startup in North America, and the only Canadian company on the list.
 
 Click here to read the press release.
 
 The full Deloitte Fast 500 and Rising Star lists can be found at http://www.fast500.com.


   2004 Microsoft Canada Impact Awards - ISV Innovation Finalist

Upside Software was selected as a finalist for the ISV Innovation Award as part of the 2004 Microsoft Impact Awards program.
 
 The 2004 Impact Awards recognize excellence in Microsoft Canada's diverse and powerful partner community and are a celebration of the passion and achievement Microsoft partners continually strive for. With over 300 entries received for the awards this year, being chosen as a finalist is truly an honor.
 
 For more information about Microsoft Canada's 2004 Impact Awards please visit their web site at http://www.microsoft.com/canada/awards/default.mspx.
 
 Read Microsoft's press release at http://www.microsoft.com/canada/media/releases/2004_10_29.mspx.


   2004 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100

Upside Software is on the third-annual listing of the Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 in the magazine's June/July 2004 issue - an honor given to those companies that are making a significant contribution and impact in the supply chain management industry.

Click here to read the press release.

The Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 list can be found at http://www.sdcexec.com/article.asp?article_id=5720.



   2004 - Branham300 - 25 Top Up and Comers

Upside Software was listed as one of the Branham Group's 25 Top Up and Comers in their 2004 Branham300 list.

The Branham300 has become known as the most comprehensive and trusted source of the health of the Canadian Information technology industry, and as such, being listed is a tremendous achievement. The "25 Top Up and Comers" list recognizes the achievements to date and the future potential of the best new organizations in the software industry.

The Branham "25 Top Up and Comers" list can be found at http://www.branhamgroup.com/branham300/2002/listings.php?listing=6

Additional information on the Branham awards can be found on their website at http://www.branhamgroup.com/
http://www.branhamgroup.com/branham300/2002/details.php?company_ID=255


   2004 - Fastest growing company in Alberta by Alberta Venture Magazine

Alberta's Fastest Growing Companies 2004 is presented by Alberta Venture magazine with the assistance of Grant Thornton Chartered Accountants and Management Consultants and the sponsorship of ATB Financial, Fraser Milner Casgrain, and TELUS Mobility. Alberta-based businesses with at least three years of operation are invited to complete a Growth Questionnaire each year with companies being ranked by Grant Thornton and Alberta Venture through a point system covering 10 different categories, including growth in gross sales, assets, profitability and employees, as well as product development, incentive programs, investment in research and development, capital expenditures, marketing and export activity. Growth is reviewed both year over year and for the entire three-year period.
 
Click here to read the press release.


   2003 - ASTech Award for Outstanding Commercial Achievement under $25M

Upside Software was the proud recipient of the coveted award best commercial achievement for companies across Alberta with revenues of under $25M. This award was presented by the Alberta Science & Technologies Research Foundation and is awarded to companies annually. The selection process involves from thousands of nominee companies across Alberta and is judged by a panel of top ranking CEO's, Scientists and University Professors.
 
Ashif Mawji, CEO of Upside Software, was also a finalist for the 2002 ASTech Leaders of Tomorrow Award.


   2003 - Branham300 - 25 Top Up and Comers

Upside Software was listed as one of the Branham Group's 25 Top Up and Comers in their 2003 Branham300 list.

The Branham300 has become known as the most comprehensive and trusted source of the health of the Canadian Information technology industry, and as such, being listed is a tremendous achievement. The "25 Top Up and Comers" list recognizes the achievements to date and the future potential of the best new organizations in the software industry.

The Branham "25 Top Up and Comers" list can be found at http://www.branhamgroup.com/branham300/2002/listings.php?listing=6

Additional information on the Branham awards can be found on their website at http://www.branhamgroup.com/


   2003 - Capital 12 in 2003 - Pricewaterhouse Coopers (Edmonton)

Upside Software was identified as one of the Capital 12 in 2003, a list of 12 companies (and their presidents and CEOs) identified by PricewaterhouseCoopers as the best companies in the Alberta Capital (Edmonton) region.

PricewaterhouseCoopers surveyed a large number of companies in the region and chose this list of 12 as the best companies due to their business and community participation, input from their employees, peers, customers and the community, and the vision and plans of their management.


   2003 - Queen's Golden Jubilee Award

Ashif Mawji was presented with the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal in Edmonton on February 26, 2003 in recognition of his business and social contributions to Edmonton, Alberta Canada.

Ashif Mawji, President & CEO, Upside Software, accepts the Queen's Golden Jubilee Award

Pictured are Gene Zwozdesky, Alberta Minister of Community Development, Ashif Mawji, CEO of Upside Software, Drew Huff, MLA Glenora, at the medal presentation at Government House in Edmonton.

  

 

  

  



   2002 - Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the year award - Young Entrepreneur

Upside Software CEO Ashif Mawji was the recipient of Ernst & Young's 2002 Prairies Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the Young Entrepreneur category.

Mr. Mawji's honor as Young Entrepreneur was among eleven awards - ten industry category recipients and one overall Entrepreneur of the Year named as part of the Prairies region portion of Ernst & Young's 2002 Entrepreneur Of The Year (EOY) program.

The Entrepreneur Of The Year program - founded by Ernst & Young and nationally sponsored by Nasdaq, The Global Television Network, National Post, La Presse and RDI, together, in Atlantic, with Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and Atlantic Progress magazine and Air Canada Jazz - celebrates great entrepreneurs and heightens awareness of the economic effect of entrepreneurial ventures.

Visit http://www.eoy.ca/ for more information about the Entrepreneur of the Year program.


   2001 - Microsoft Award for Best Industry Software

Upside Software was presented the award for the Industry Solution of the Year at the Microsoft Canada Innovation Awards in 2001 for its e-billing solution implemented by the Government of Alberta to expedite payment of its telecommunications and utilities invoices through the Internet.

The Innovation Awards Program is part of Microsoft Canada's ongoing commitment to support a wide group of IT companies and to strengthen and broaden these relationships through the development of new initiatives aimed at helping to improve their business.

More information about the awards can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/canada/awards/

 



Upside Community Involvement

Upside Software is a responsible corporate member of the community providing support to the following charities and organizations, both locally and internationally:

 

  Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation – Board of Trustees

Upside Software CEO Ashif Mawji is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.
 
The Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation is dedicated to enhancing health services for children by raising money to support the Stollery Children's Hospital and programs that promote health, prevent disease and treat illness. Funding provided by the Foundation supports health services for children through education, research, special services and acquisition of equipment.
 
As the recognized fundraiser for the Stollery Children’s Hospital, the Foundation is committed to enhancing health services for children. In 2007, the Foundation entered the first year of a five-year strategic plan to annually raise $20 million by 2012. Funds raised by the Foundation support priority needs at the Stollery, including state-of-the-art equipment, specialized services, advanced medical education and leading-edge research.
 
Mr. Mawji is one of 11 persons appointed to the Board of Trustees who provide industry representation within this 14 member board.
 
More information about the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees can be found at: http://www.stollerykids.com/page/Board of Trustees.aspx.


  Northern Alberta Institute of Technology - Board of Governors

Upside Software CEO Ashif Mawji is a member of the Board of Governors of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) .
 
NAIT strives to be an outstanding technical institute committed to student success in a global economy.
 
The NAIT Board of Governors serves to direct the Institute in an effort to anticipate and meet the needs of students and the economy by combining outstanding applied education with a human touch.
 
Mr. Mawji is one of 10 persons appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council who provide industry representation within this 16 member board.
 
More information about the NAIT Board of Governors can be found at http://www.nait.ca/board/default.htm.


  Alberta's Promise - Board of Directors

Upside Software CEO Ashif Mawji is a member of the board of directors of Alberta's Promise, a new initiative aimed at improving the future for our children and youth and increasing the province's competitiveness with a healthy, productive workforce.
 
Modeled after a similar initiative in the United States (America's Promise, which was initiated by Colin Powell (Secretary of State, United States) and supported by a number of past presidents), Alberta's Promise is a coordinated effort of government and industry to support a broad range of initiatives for children across Alberta.
 
This project is strongly supported by the Alberta Government and the Premier and is chaired by Premier Ralph Klein. The government has taken a lead role and is providing funding and support services "because investing in early intervention and prevention is the single most sensible thing we can do as a society as it increases our competitiveness as a healthy, productive workforce."
 
The Alberta's Promise Board has a governance role and leadership responsibilities to encourage the engagement of small business, corporations and individuals and to increase donations to non-profit programs that support Alberta children and youth.
 
Alberta and Ontario (with Ontario's Promise) have initiatives under way and many other provinces have made a commitment to launch similar initiatives in the next few years leading to what is ultimately hoped to be a national effort called Canada's Promise.
For more information about Alberta's Promise please visit the Government of Alberta web site at http://www.gov.ab.ca/


  Economic Development Edmonton - Voluntary Board of Directors

Upside Software CEO Ashif Mawji is a member of the board of the Economic Development Edmonton (EDE).

As a board member Mr. Mawji participates in the following roles:

a) Representational Role: Promoting the perspectives and interests of EDE in the community and the region.
b) Fiduciary Role: Monitoring the performance of the enterprise in general, and management in particular.
c) Expert Advisor Role: Providing expert advice as it relates to the overall strategy of the enterprise

Formed in 1993, EDE's mission is to initiate, develop and facilitate opportunities to enhance Edmonton's business and tourism climate through information, communication, research networking, sales, and promotions, and to manage the Edmonton Research Park and the Shaw Conference Center. The annual budget is approx. $16M with a staff base of over 100 full time and 300 part time employees.



  Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation - Voluntary Board of Directors

Upside Software CEO Ashif Mawji is a member of the Community Foundation Board of the Edmonton Oilers professional hockey club.

Since its inception in 2001, the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation has contributed more than $500,000 to community organizations, and helped more than 100 charitable groups raise an additional $500,000.

The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation is dedicated to building strong and vibrant communities by contributing its unique resources and financial support to charitable organizations that focus on minor hockey, educational initiatives, youth programs, and health and wellness services throughout Northern Alberta.

Click here to see a letter of support and thanks from the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation.

Information about the Edmonton Oilers hockey club can be found at http://www.edmontonoilers.com/


  Kid's Kottage - Voluntary Board of Directors & Earth Angel

Upside Software CEO Ashif Mawji is a board member for this incredible and dedicated charity organization that helps take care of children whose parents are going through various types of problems (e.g. abuse, financial difficulties, marital problems, etc.).

Upside Software is a proud Earth Angel for Kid's Kottage - an Earth Angel is an organization that commits significant funds (tens of thousands of dollars) each year to Kid's Kottage so that the organization can continue its mission to serve children and provide a loving and caring home while the child's parents can resolve their issues.

Information about the Kid's Kottage organization can be found at http://www.kidskottage.org/

Ashif Mawji, President & CEO, Upside Software, with members from Kid's Kottage

Click here to see a letter of support and thanks from the Kid's Kottage Foundation.

  

  

  

  

  



  Alberta Heart Institute

Upside Software is a strong supporter of the Alberta Heart Institute through its community support and financial contributions to the Institute.

Upside Software believes in investing in best-of-breed technology, which is the basis of the Alberta Heart Institute's plan to build one of North America's leading heart institutes. The Alberta Heart Institute will not only advance cardiovascular care for Albertans and Western Canadians, but will also be a key center for research and education into the prevention and treatment of heart disease.
More information about the Alberta Heart Institute can be found at http://www.albertaheartinstitute.ca/default.htm.
Upside Software was pleased to contribute $250,000 to the Institute in April, 2004. Click here to read the press release.

Ashif Mawji, President & CEO, Upside Software, presents a cheque to the Alberta Heart Institute

  

  

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

   



  United Way

Upside Software's commitment to the United Way includes significant and ongoing employee involvement and financial contributions with the company matching dollar for dollar all employee donations.
In the 2003 United Way campaign Upside Software was recognized for its, and its staff's, involvement through a number of awards:
  • Chairman's Award for Best New Campaign
  • Silver Chairman's Award - Largest Percent of Potential in Employee Contributions
  • Silver Award of Distinction - Percent of Potential By Employee Group Size 10-99 Employees
  • Silver Award of Distinction - Percent of Potential - Investments & Technology Division


  Bell Walk for Kids

The staff of Upside Software get involved with the Bell Walk for kids, pulling a team together to participate in the Walk and raise money for this great kids charity.


  Financial Charitable Donations

Upside Software contributes significant amounts each year to organizations like United Way, Kids Kottage, Crystal Kids, Stollery Children's Hospital, Bell Walk for Kids, AKDN Network (International), Cancer Research, and many other well deserving charities.


Click here for Upside Software's corporate fact sheet.