Deadline: March 21, 2025
Nominations are open for the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025. For more than three decades, the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards have recognized and celebrated the strides of Canada’s most accomplished, influential, and impactful women. It is the leading women’s awards program in the nation, elevating this group’s important contributions – from economic growth to social change across sectors and industries.
They are thrilled to continue to highlight the success stories of the nation’s most impressive entrepreneurs, and to watch as the women in this community continue to unlock new heights of success.
Categories
- Ones to Watch Award
- Micro-Business Award
- Start-Up Award
- RBC Momentum Award
- Social Change Award: Regional Impact
- Social Change Award: National Impact
- Innovation Award
- Excellence Award
Benefits
- National Recognition: Showcase your achievements on a prestigious platform.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and industry leaders.
- Inspiration: Your story can motivate other women to pursue entrepreneurship.
- Business Growth: Gain exposure that can lead to new opportunities and partnerships.
- Legacy Building: Join a community of trailblazers shaping Canada’s business landscape.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be the leader of a non-profit or business registered as a sole proprietorship or corporation for three full years as of April 30, 2025*.
- Her business must have been profitable in the last fiscal year. For registered charities, not-for-profits and social enterprises, this means financially stable and meeting all spending quotas when applicable.
- She must currently own shares in the company.**
- She must hold the most senior executive title and/or be the chief decision maker.
- She must be the founder of the business and/or have had a significant impact on the company if acquired. (Nominees applying to the Social Change Award must demonstrate how they’ve had a significant impact as the leader of the organization.)
* Not applicable to those applying for the Ones to Watch Award.
** Not applicable to those applying for the Social Change Award.
Application
For more information, visit RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards.
