INNOVATION + IMPACT
The Canopy Awards
Recognizing firms that are thriving, not just surviving
STRAIGHT UP UPSMARTING
The Upsmart Award
The Upsmart Award celebrates the firms that set the bar for innovation, results, and culture, the ones who didn’t just have a good year, but built something worth talking about. This isn’t about how much you use Canopy; it’s about what made your firm a powerhouse in 2026.
We’re looking for firms that:
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Delivered standout results and measurable wins over the past year
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Embraced technology and innovation to work smarter and serve clients better
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Built a culture that supports their team as much as their clients
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Set themselves apart in the accounting profession
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Have hard-won advice worth sharing with their peers
OOO AND OWNING IT
The Out of Office Award
The Out of Office Award celebrates the firms that have built smart systems letting their people unplug, recharge, and come back better, without dropping the ball on clients. This isn’t about who works the hardest; it’s about who’s figured out how to work well and still have a life outside of it.
We’re looking for firms that:
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Built real systems and processes that let people fully disconnect during time off
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Keep projects and client requests from slipping through the cracks while someone’s away
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Support time off even during busy season or tight deadlines
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Create a culture where taking time off is genuinely encouraged, not just allowed on paper
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Have practical advice for other firms trying to improve their own work-life balance
OUTLEARNING EVERYONE
The Extra Credit Award
The Extra Credit Award celebrates the people who go above and beyond engaging with Canopy’s community and resources, learning, sharing, and lifting others up along the way. This isn’t just about using Canopy; it’s about investing in it, and in the people around you.
We’re looking for firms that:
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Actively engage with Canopy’s community, webinars, courses, or events
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Have earned certifications or hit milestones through Canopy resources
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Help other users by answering questions, mentoring, or sharing advice
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Can point to a specific way this engagement changed how they or their team works
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Have practical advice for others looking to get more out of the community
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The Canopy Awards celebrate Canopy practice management software customers who demonstrate innovation and impact. The Canopy Awards recognize accounting firms that achieve measurable results while driving change in the profession.