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Announcing the 2022 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards Finalists!
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We are proud to announce the 2022 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards finalists.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the program which received over 10,000 nominations for women entrepreneurs from across the country. After an intensive judging review, 21 finalists were selected across seven categories. An additional five recipients were chosen to receive the Ones to Watch Award, which recognizes entrepreneurs who have launched businesses that have made an incredible impact in fewer than three years.
The women business owners and leaders in this shortlisted group were selected for their accomplishments in a wide range of industries including AI, Cleantech, Civil Construction, Food and Beverage and Cyber Security.
“This year as we celebrate the milestone 30th anniversary of the program, we are honoured to recognize the accomplishments of our 2022 award finalists,” says Alicia Skalin, Co-CEO, Women of Influence. “The awards celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of our country and the incredible women making it happen. Our finalists share a strong vision and a relentless passion in pursuing their dreams.”
The winners will be announced and celebrated in-person at the 30th Annual Awards Gala, on Wednesday, November 23. Women of Influence is thrilled to host this prestigious red-carpet event where nominees, corporate executives, dignitaries, and notable industry guests will come together once again for a delectable evening of inspiration, style, and meaningful connection with business leaders from across the country.
The RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards recognize women business owners from across Canada who make impressive and substantial contributions to the local, Canadian, or global economy. These awards recognize businesswomen and leaders of non-profits from three major regions across Canada: East, Central, and West.
“For over 30 years, the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneurs Awards has shone a spotlight on the incredible women business owners who are leading change in their industries, driving growth in their communities and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs,” said Greg Grice, Executive Vice-President, Business Financial Services, RBC. “This year’s program continues this tradition, uncovering countless stories of women-led innovation and achievement among our 2022 award finalists. We’re honoured to showcase and support this growing force of women entrepreneurs in Canada, and to be a part of this 30-year journey alongside Women of Influence and the remarkable women leaders who have made up the heart of this program.”
All nominees are required to submit thorough applications, which are reviewed and judged by a panel of prominent business leaders and subject to a due diligence review performed by KPMG.
For more information, view the press release. | Pour plus d’information, visitez le communiqué de presse
The 2022 Recipients of the Ones to Watch Award are:
- Fadwa Mohanna, One37 Solutions
- Lisa Karandat and Alexa Monahan, Good Juju Body & Home
- Shannon Hunter, Wander The Resort
- Tiffany Callender, The Federation of African Canadian Economics (FACE)
- Caitlyn Vanderhaeghe, KidStar Nutrients
The 2022 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award Finalists are:
Micro-Business Award
- West: Umeeda Switlo and Nareena Switlo, Naledo Foods and Beverages Inc.
- Central: Ami Shah, Peekapak
- East: Oladiwura Fakiyesi, Flenjor Foods
Start-Up Award
- West: Rogayeh Tabrizi, Theory+Practice
- Central: Linda Dang, Sukoshi Mart
- East: Andrea Gomez and Rachelle Séguin, Omy Laboratoires
RBC Momentum Award
- West: Bobbie Racette, Virtual Gurus
- Central: Sheena Brady, Tease
- East: Jacqui Winter, HR Project Partners Inc.
Social Change Award: National Impact
- West: Brandy Svendson and Natalie Chan, Be The Change Group
- West: Shauna Curry, Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST)
- Central: Kayla Isabelle, Start-Up Canada
Social Change Award: Regional Impact
- West: Emilie de Rosenroll, South Island Prosperity Partnership
- Central: Dr. Claudine Cousins, Empower Simcoe
- East: Stéphanie Jecrois, Technovation Montréal
Innovation Award
- West: Hiba Badran, GBCS Group
- Central: Karen Lai, KPM Power Inc.
- East: Natasha Dhayagude, Chinova Bioworks Inc.
Excellence Award
- West: Nicole Bourque Bouchier, Bouchier
- Central: Ashlynne Dale, Norwood Sawmills
- East: Vicki Wallace-Godbout, Truck Stop + (Edmundston and Moncton)
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