At Convenience Store News Canada + OCTANE, we know this is an exciting industry to build a diverse, rewarding career in. FLICC highlights the talent and achievements of emerging leaders while providing learning and inspiration for the whole sector.
Open August 19 — October 16 2026

Who we're looking for
Individuals under 40 (as of Dec 31, 2026) who demonstrate:
Commitment
To a career in convenience, gas, car wash, or related areas
Innovation
Unique ideas brought to the table
Leadership
Capacity to inspire and learn from others
Initiative
Involvement in committees, events, community
FEATURED
Profiled in Convenience Store News Canada + OCTANE, Jan/Feb 2027
ONLINE
Spotlighted at CCentral.ca and across social media
LIVE
Honoured at The Convenience U CARWACS Show, March 2027
Meet the 2026 winners
Morgan Arnelien
Kelly Arran
Maxime Beauregard-Palardy
Colten Bishop
Jessica Chong
Kyle DeGrace
Paulina Deng
Bruno Elemond
Lauren Fowler
jordon Francis
Matthew Goetz
Jason Hands
Cindy Hassan
Celina Hernandez
Hanna Kamil
Eric Kan
Kirandeep Kaur
Darren Kitto
Nicole Lang
Cassandra Liedke
Travis McCallum
Dylan Molinski
Veronica Morales
jade Osagie
Nidhi Patel
Francis Rainville Côté
Vanessa Rakovitis
Kara Rego
DEAN STAIKOPOULOS
Sean Swanney
Marie Thiffault
Austin Vaz
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