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Top 25 Women of Influence®
Awards

A celebration of women driving impact and change.

The Top 25 Women of Influence® awards recognizes and celebrates the extraordinary accomplishments of self-identified women and gender-diverse role models. The awards acknowledge the unique achievements of diverse women representing various sectors, career stages, and contributions to the advancement of women. Each recipient has left their mark over the past year: contributing to the greater good through their initiatives; by reaching inspiring heights on the global stage; or in using their influence to drive demonstrated change.

What we look for:

Initiatives

From grassroots campaigns to global programs, these role models are leading the charge when it comes to impactful, inclusive, and inspiring action.

Inspiration

Breaking barriers to reach impressive heights on a global stage, these role models are inspirational examples of defining success on their own terms.

Influence

From sparking important conversations to setting a positive example, these role models are using their influence to drive wide-reaching change.

Nominations for the 2023 Awards are Now Closed!

This year, we have expanded our program to include applications from across Canada and the United States of America. Applications were accepted between December 1, 2022 – January 20, 2023, and we received hundreds and hundreds of fantastic nominations – thank you. Please note that we will only contact those who are selected as a recipient of the awards for 2023. Our awards luncheon will take place on April 4, 2023. Note: Applications for the 2024 Awards will open on December 1, 2023.

Save The Date

Our Top 25 Women of Influence Awards Luncheon will be held on April 4, 2023. Tickets go on sale in February and if you are interested in a table, please contact info@womenofinfluence.ca

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A celebration of women driving impact and change.

The Top 25 Women of Influence® awards recognizes and celebrates the extraordinary accomplishments of self-identified women and gender-diverse role models. The awards acknowledge the unique achievements of diverse women representing various sectors, career stages, and contributions to the advancement of women. Each recipient has left their mark over the past year: contributing to the greater good through their initiatives; by reaching inspiring heights on the global stage; or in using their influence to drive demonstrated change. This year’s Top 25 Women of Influence Lifetime Achievement Award recipient is Senator Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard. Senator Bernard is a highly regarded social worker, educator, researcher, community activist, and advocate for social change. Read more about our lifetime achievement recipient here. For 2023, we are excited for you to meet the recipients below and read our press release here. Get ready to get inspired…