When she first launched Abeego, Toni Desrosiers was met with skepticism — people couldn’t imagine giving up plastic wrap. She persevered through the challenge of creating a new market, and now the award-winning entrepreneur can boast years of explosive growth, and her reusable beeswax wrap can be found in more than 1,500 stores, 40 countries […]
Joanna Griffiths launched Knixwear when she became aware of a need in the market for underwear that could handle “little leaks.” She solved that problem, and for the next five years focused on building a brand that helped women get over their insecurities and facilitate conversations. The strategy paid off. Not only is Knix a […]
The ‘Name Her, Nominate Her’ Campaign has officially launched as the 27th Annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards Call for Nominations Officially Open. If you know a Canadian female entrepreneur that deserves some recognition — find out how to nominate her below. RBC and Women of Influence are announcing the call for nominations for […]
Seven outstanding female entrepreneur winners awarded out of a record-breaking 7,400 nominees TORONTO, NOVEMBER 21st, 2018 – The 26th annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards, presented by Women of Influence, have named seven winners of this year’s prestigious awards. They join the six recipients of the new up-and-coming entrepreneur ‘Ones to […]
Sept entrepreneures remarquables se sont distinguées parmi 7 400 candidatures, un record TORONTO, LE 21 NOVEMBRE 2018 – Sept lauréates ont été récompensées à la 26e remise des prestigieux Prix canadiens de l’entrepreneuriat féminin RBC, présentés par Femmes d’influence. Elles se joignent aux six lauréates de la nouvelle catégorie Entrepreneure prometteuse, qui avaient été dévoilées en septembre. […]
We often hear how entrepreneurs made it big — but how did they first get that little idea off the ground? We asked the five recipients of the Ones to Watch Award presented by Freshco.ca, a category added this year to the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards. These stellar new business owners have all […]
If Mandy Rennehan’s entrepreneurial success story doesn’t inspire you to get up and get moving towards your goals, we suggest you check your pulse. The Blue-Collar CEO of Freshco.ca, a boutique construction firm that dubs itself “The Fun Company,” Mandy is an award-winning entrepreneur who started with nothing on the East Coast of Canada and […]
The Canadian art market contributes to thousands of jobs in creative employment annually, bringing millions of dollars into the economy. At the same time, the industry is fraught with stigma and buying art is seen as a luxury few can afford. However, RBC Canadian Entrepreneur Award-winning entrepreneur Geneviève Lévesque noticed a market: those who appreciate […]
It’s our 26th year of recognizing the top women entrepreneurs in Canada — and we’re excited to be celebrating another dynamic group of business owners. Representing diverse industries and business sizes, and hailing from across the country — from the Yukon to Newfoundland — here are the 2018 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award Finalists. […]
Janet Zuccarini already welcomes a million customers annually to her seven award-winning restaurants — and there’s plenty more expansion to come. With over twenty years in the food service industry, Janet shares the story of how she got started, and the hard work, grit, and confidence that propelled her to the top. By […]
Claudia Sjoberg is the founder and president of The Pedalheads Group, a thriving multi-sport enterprise with three brands and more than 1400 employees offering kids’ camps in 95 locations across North America. Her unique approach earned her the 2017 TELUS Trailblazer Award at the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards — a well-deserved honour for […]
By Karen van Kampen As a five-year-old girl growing up in a farming community on the West Coast of Newfoundland, Dr. Trina Bailey knew that she wanted to be a veterinarian. Surrounded by a “menagerie of pets” that included a bunny, dog, cat and gerbils, the veterinary surgeon says, “I don’t […]
Stephania Varalli, Co-CEO of Women of Influence, weighs in on why nominating an entrepreneur — or nominating yourself — for the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards is one of the best things you can do to ensure more women take the plunge into business ownership, and gain control over their careers. By […]
It is exciting to see your business grow, but a surge in sales presents both opportunities and challenges. The big question for many entrepreneurs is how do you successfully manage growth? Here are five tips for handling your business growing pains. By Lynda Sydney It’s rewarding to see your business grow from a […]
TORONTO – JANUARY 22nd – RBC and Women of Influence are announcing the call for nominations for the 2018 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards. This year’s Name Her, Nominate Her campaign marks the 26th year of the awards which provide national recognition to Canada’s most accomplished and impactful women entrepreneurs, whose successful businesses and […]
TORONTO, le 22 janvier 2018 – RBC et Femmes d’influence annoncent l’appel de candidatures pour les Prix canadiens de l’entrepreneuriat féminin RBC 2018. L’événement se déroulera cette année sous le thème Des candidatures au féminin. Les prix, qui en sont à leur 26e année d’existence, soulignent les réalisations remarquables d’entrepreneures canadiennes qui, par leurs entreprises et leur […]
November 22, 2017 – Women entrepreneurs deserve to be celebrated. We look forward to the gala every year because it provides the opportunity for women entrepreneurs to be honoured for their contribution to our economy. Thank you to our Presenting sponsor RBC, our Award sponsors Staples, Telus, TEC Canada, and to our official Gift sponsor Bulova.
Six entrepreneures remarquables se sont distinguées parmi 6 400 candidatures, un record TORONTO, le 22 novembre 2017 – Six lauréates, dont la fondatrice d’un organisme sans but lucratif qui fait la promotion de l’éducation dans le domaine des sciences, de la technologie, de l’ingénierie et des mathématiques (STIM) pour les femmes à l’échelle nationale, la chef de […]
Six outstanding female entrepreneur winners awarded out of a record-breaking 6,400 nominees TORONTO, NOVEMBER 22nd, 2017 – The 25th annual RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards have named six winners of this year’s prestigious awards, including: the founder of a non-for-profit that pioneers STEM education for women nationally, a blue-collar CEO […]
Meet the most successful entrepreneurs in the country. Now in its 25th year, the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards celebrates some of the country’s most successful female entrepreneurs. From industry trailblazers to leaders at the helm of inspiring social enterprises, these women show exemplary business sense, leadership ability, and the drive to […]
Allison Grafton President and Co-owner, Rockwood Custom Homes TEC Canada Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship, EAST Rockwood Custom Homes is an award-winning boutique custom home construction and renovation company offering a full suite of construction, architectural and interior design services in Calgary and beyond. More than just custom homes, however, Rockwood is creating beautiful, […]
Christiane Germain Co-Founder & Co-President, Groupe Germain Hôtels TEC Canada Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship, EAST Co-founded by Christiane Germain, Groupe Germain Hotels has set out to become the first truly pan-Canadian independent hotel group in the country. The company is family-run and owns and operates the six Le Germain Hotels and seven Alt […]
Janet Zuccarini CEO/Owner, Gusto 54 Winner, TEC Canada Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship Janet Zuccarini got into the restaurant business over 20 years ago, having found a way to marry her love for business, food, and world travel while also enhancing the neighbourhood she lived in. Her vision? To build the most culturally relevant […]
Natalie Voland President, Gestion Immobilière Quo Vadis/Complexe Dompark TELUS Trailblazer Award, EAST Natalie Voland is the owner and president of Montreal real estate company Gestion Immobilière Quo Vadis, which does development, management, and design work for their own properties as well as for third parties and investors. They are the first B Corp triple […]
Sharifa Khan CEO & President, Balmoral Marketing Inc. TELUS Trailblazer Award, CENTRAL Balmoral Marketing was established in 1989 by Sharifa Khan to address the multicultural communities in Canada and to offer companies a communications path to speak to these audiences. As such, it is the longest established woman-owned marketing firm in Canada. From strategy […]
Claudia Sjoberg President, The Pedalheads Group Winner, TELUS Trailblazer Award Founded in 1986, Pedalheads Group provides children’s instructional sports and recreation programs and camps. As President, founder and sole owner of all the corporations, Claudia Sjoberg’s mission is to provide fun, personable environments where all children can embrace challenges, discover independence, and develop skills […]
Cathy Deagle Gammon Executive Director, Dartmouth Adult Services Centre (DASC) Social Change Award, EAST DASC is a person-centered, non-profit organization that strives to enhance community, social and economic inclusion for persons with an intellectual disability, providing employment support, vocational day programs and recreation and leisure programs for 180 persons with intellectual disabilities, some of […]
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