Announcing the Finalists of the 2012 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards

This annual celebration, now in its 20^th year, recognizes women entrepreneurs from across Canada. And all finalists share a strong entrepreneurial vision, a relentless passion for pursing their dreams and are positive role models for all women. Join us to celebrate their success.The 2012 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards finalists are:

Deloitte Start-Up Award

WEST: Rain Emily (Shi Yu) Zhang, President, Willowest Enterprise Co.
CENTRAL: Corrine Sandler, Founder & CEO, Fresh Intelligence Research Corp.
EAST: Lorelei Woolridge, Owner, Optique Boutique Inc.

HUB HKMB Impact Award

WEST: Paige Larson, President & CEO, North Shore Sports Medicine
CENTRAL: Catherine Buckingham, President & CEO, TNR Industrial Doors Inc.
EAST: Laura Araneda, President, Vic Progressive Diamond Drilling

RBC Momentum Award

WEST: Barb Gamey, President, Payworks
CENTRAL: Grail Noble, CEO, Yellow House Events
EAST: Melanie Lang, CEO, NAKAI

TPH Sustainability Award

WEST: Sarah White, COO & Co-Founder, Fairware
WEST: Denise Taschereau, CEO & Co-founder, Fairware
CENTRAL: Jodi Glover, CEO & Co-Founder, Real Tech Inc.
EAST: Sarah Sajedi, Chief Technology Officer & CEO, ERA Environmental Management Solutions

Trailblazer Award

WEST: Shannon Rogers, President & General Counsel, Global Relay
CENTRAL: Rose Keunen, CEO & Founder, Henro Dairy Farms
EAST: Michèle Boisvert, President & Owner, Homeocan Inc.

PROFIT Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship

WEST: Penny Green, CEO, Bacchus Law Corporation, Chairman of the Board, Highbury Energy Inc.
CENTRAL: Clara Angotti, President, Next Pathway Inc.
EAST: Tarana Nina Gupta, President & CEO, Greenlite Lighting Corporation