Women in Niagara
The Women in Niagara Council is an advisory council made up of volunteers that help with programming and advocacy for women in business in Niagara.
Get Involved — WIN Programming
- Attend events and network
- Join in learning opportunities WIN/WIN and WINpowerment
- Join a subcommittee
- Nominate women for WIBAs — promoting women in leadership roles
WIN BURSARY Recipients
The Women in Niagara bursary is for a woman in business who lives and works in Niagara. This woman can be self-employed, work for a small business, a non-profit or for an employer that would otherwise not pay for leadership development training. Women in Niagara is looking for an enthusiastic, self-starter who envisions themselves giving back to and being a leader for Niagara.
| Year | First Name | Last Name | Bursary Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Tolu | Adegbusi | Lancaster, Brooks & Welch LLP |
| 2016 | Haley | Bateman | International Women's Day |
| 2017 | Laura | Hughes | International Women's Day |
| 2018 | Katherine | MacCabe | International Women's Day |
International Women’s Day Award Recipients
Since 2012, an outstanding woman has been selected as the International Women’s Day Award Winner. Presented during IWD festivities, the award recognizes the outstanding contribution of this woman to Niagara.
| Year | First Name | Last Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Wendy | Southall | Chief, Niagara Regional Police |
| 2013 | Helen | Young | Managing Director, Inn on the Twenty |
| 2014 | Lynda | Reeves | Founder & Publisher, House & Home Magazine |
| 2015 | Marilyn I. | Walker | Artist, Teacher, Mentor, Award-winning Author, Arts Advocate, Philanthropist and Community-builder |
| 2016 | Pamela | Minns | Heritage Champion |
| 2017 | Rosemary | Hale | Professor Emerita, First Female Dean, Brock University |
| 2018 | Mary Ann | Edwards | Run Director, Rankin Cancer Run |
| 2019 | Susan | Venditti | Director, Start Me Up Niagara |
Women in Business Awards Nominees
| Year | Award | Name | Company | Nominee/Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Business Woman of the Year | Jackie Kevill | Loony Lizard Ltd. | Winner |
| 2001 | Business Woman of the Year | Margie Spence | Royal LePage Niagara Real Estate Centre Inc. | Winner |
| 2001 | Business Woman of the Year | Janet Johnston | Nominee | |
| 2001 | Business Woman of the Year | Nance MacLeod | Nominee | |
| 2001 | Business Woman of the Year | June Jobson | Nominee | |
| 2001 | Business Woman of the Year | Barbara Grund | Nominee | |
| 2001 | Business Woman of the Year | Laura Bruce | Nominee | |
| 2001 | Business Woman of the Year | Marilyn Bodogh | Nominee | |
| 2001 | Business Woman of the Year | Carolyn Gear | Nominee | |
| 2001 | Business Woman of the Year | Christine Dernederlanden | Nominee | |
| 2001 | Business Woman of the Year | Ann Mantini | Nominee | |
| 2001 | Business Woman of the Year | Wanda Harding | Nominee | |
| 2001 | Business Woman of the Year | Ineke Brinkman | Nominee | |
| 2002 | Business Woman of the Year | Angie Strauss | Strauss Galleries Inc. | Winner |
| 2002 | Business Woman of the Year | Susan Bocchinfuso | Nominee | |
| 2002 | Business Woman of the Year | Marilyn Bodogh | Nominee | |
| 2002 | Business Woman of the Year | Ineke Brinkman | Nominee | |
| 2002 | Business Woman of the Year | Kristin Brunsdale | Nominee | |
| 2002 | Business Woman of the Year | Shawna Coke | Nominee | |
| 2002 | Business Woman of the Year | Christine Dernederlanden | Nominee | |
| 2002 | Business Woman of the Year | Mary Frado | Nominee | |
| 2002 | Business Woman of the Year | Carolyn Gear | Nominee | |
| 2002 | Business Woman of the Year | Wanda Harding | Nominee | |
| 2002 | Business Woman of the Year | Lori Kilby | Nominee | |
| 2002 | Business Woman of the Year | Nance MacLeod | Nominee | |
| 2002 | Business Woman of the Year | Ann Mantini | Nominee | |
| 2002 | Business Woman of the Year | Brenda Lee Niles | Nominee | |
| 2002 | Business Woman of the Year | Dianne Renton | Nominee | |
| 2002 | Business Woman of the Year | Vittoria Wikston | Nominee | |
| 2003 | Business Woman of the Year | Debi Pratt | Inniskillin Wines | Winner |
| 2003 | Business Woman of the Year | Connie Aube | Nominee | |
| 2003 | Business Woman of the Year | Heidi Collier | Nominee | |
| 2003 | Business Woman of the Year | Sue Chury | Nominee | |
| 2003 | Business Woman of the Year | Sandra Elsley | Nominee | |
| 2003 | Business Woman of the Year | Heather Fasulo | Nominee | |
| 2003 | Business Woman of the Year | Mary Frado | Nominee | |
| 2003 | Business Woman of the Year | Nance MacLeod | Nominee | |
| 2003 | Business Woman of the Year | Mary J. Marr | Nominee | |
| 2003 | Business Woman of the Year | Donna Leigh Moody | Nominee | |
| 2003 | Business Woman of the Year | Sandra Murre | Nominee | |
| 2003 | Business Woman of the Year | Deborah Pratt | Nominee | |
| 2003 | Business Woman of the Year | Karri Spiece | Nominee | |
| 2004 | Business Woman of the Year | Debbie Sevenpifer | Niagara Health System | Winner |
| 2004 | Business Woman of the Year | Linda Bouw | Nominee | |
| 2004 | Business Woman of the Year | Leena Bukhari | Nominee | |
| 2004 | Business Woman of the Year | Letitia DiBellonia | Nominee | |
| 2004 | Business Woman of the Year | Deanna DiMaurizio-Smith | Nominee | |
| 2004 | Business Woman of the Year | Katherine Fisher | Nominee | |
| 2004 | Business Woman of the Year | Erika Froese | Nominee | |
| 2004 | Business Woman of the Year | Sandy Hunter | Nominee | |
| 2004 | Business Woman of the Year | Lori Kilby | Nominee | |
| 2004 | Business Woman of the Year | Nance MacLeod | Nominee | |
| 2004 | Business Woman of the Year | Barbara Morris | Nominee | |
| 2004 | Business Woman of the Year | Nancy Schappert | Nominee | |
| 2005 | Business Woman of the Year | Linda Bouw | Northend Floral | Winner |
| 2005 | Business Woman of the Year | Anita Caslin | Nominee | |
| 2005 | Business Woman of the Year | Debbie Cornelius | Nominee | |
| 2005 | Business Woman of the Year | Terry Dow | Nominee | |
| 2005 | Business Woman of the Year | Katherine Fisher | Nominee | |
| 2005 | Business Woman of the Year | Gloria Cecilia Garcia | Nominee | |
| 2005 | Business Woman of the Year | Dr. Nance MacLeod | Nominee | |
| 2005 | Business Woman of the Year | Ann Mantini | Nominee | |
| 2005 | Business Woman of the Year | Barbara Morris | Nominee | |
| 2005 | Business Woman of the Year | Dr. Julia Murray | Nominee | |
| 2005 | Business Woman of the Year | Barbara Paxton | Nominee | |
| 2005 | Business Woman of the Year | Christine Rae | Nominee | |
| 2005 | Business Woman of the Year | Valerie Salomons | Nominee | |
| 2005 | Business Woman of the Year | Nancy Schappert | Nominee | |
| 2005 | Business Woman of the Year | Maria Luisa Tiro | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Business Woman of the Year | Hilary Caters | Caters Hardy Design Studio | Winner |
| 2006 | Business Woman of the Year | Janet Allan | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Business Woman of the Year | Barbara Beaudoin | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Business Woman of the Year | Ann Bering | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Business Woman of the Year | Steffanie Bjorgan | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Business Woman of the Year | Carla Carlson | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Business Woman of the Year | Angela Carter | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Business Woman of the Year | Hilary Caters | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Business Woman of the Year | Rhegan Favell-Jarrett | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Business Woman of the Year | Rachel Hill-Campbell | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Business Woman of the Year | Anne Kelly | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Business Woman of the Year | Diane Lee | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Business Woman of the Year | Norma Medulun | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Business Woman of the Year | Tonie Mori | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Business Woman of the Year | Barbara Morris | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Business Woman of the Year | Christine Raby | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Business Woman of the Year | Ronya Ripenburg | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Business Woman of the Year | Marnie Lynn Sennet | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Business Woman of the Year | Angelique Sobschak | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Business Woman of the Year | Karen Stearne | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Business Woman of the Year | Brenda Vlaar | Nominee | |
| 2006 | Business Woman of the Year | Melissa St. Onge | Nominee | |
| 2007 | Business Woman of the Year | Laura Menechella | Niagara 21st Group | Winner |
| 2007 | Business Woman of the Year | Patricia Durocher | Bloomin' Busy Flower Shop | Nominee |
| 2007 | Business Woman of the Year | Josie Jansen | Small Business Club Niagara/Women in Niagara | Nominee |
| 2007 | Business Woman of the Year | Terry Dow | Destination Marketing Services | Nominee |
| 2008 | Business Woman of the Year | Betty Ann Baker | Niagara Peninsula Homes | Winner |
| 2008 | Business Woman of the Year | Reni de Verteuil | Henley Honda | Nominee |
| 2008 | Business Woman of the Year | Janey Lee | Marlin Travel | Nominee |
| 2008 | Business Woman of the Year | Tamara Mitchell | Simply Delicious Fruit Bouquets Inc. | Nominee |
| 2008 | Business Woman of the Year | Patti Wallington | Occasions in Niagara | Nominee |
| 2008 | Business Woman of the Year | Grace Wileichuk-Smith | Photography with Grace | Nominee |
| 2008 | Business Woman of the Year | Ildi Wiley | Results Continuum Inc. | Nominee |
| 2009 | Business Woman of the Year | Chris Alderson | Alderson & Company | Winner |
| 2009 | Business Woman of the Year | Chevonn Cook | Diamond Estates Wines and Spirits Ltd. | Nominee |
| 2009 | Business Woman of the Year | Michelle Walker | Pathways Academy and Early Learning Centre | Nominee |
| 2009 | Business Woman of the Year | Laurie Flasko | Laurie Flasko Consulting | Nominee |
| 2009 | Business Woman of the Year | Sarah Giovannone | Yoga By Sarah | Nominee |
| 2009 | Business Woman of the Year | Tina Lee | Well Well Well Nutrition Centre | Nominee |
| 2009 | Business Woman of the Year | Rachel Delaney | Rachel Delaney Insurance Agency Ltd. | Nominee |
| 2009 | Business Woman of the Year | Maria Klokkou | Maria Klokkou Fine Art | Nominee |
| 2009 | Business Woman of the Year | Tracey Ferreira | Emma's Closet | Nominee |
| 2010 | Business Woman of the Year | Barbara Grumme | Century 21 Realty | Nominee |
| 2010 | Business Woman of the Year | Sheryl Wherry | Meridian Credit Union | Nominee |
| 2010 | Business Woman of the Year | Nancy Diamond | Kelly Services | Nominee |
| 2010 | Business Woman of the Year | Carrie Zeffiro | Niagara Child & Youth Services Foundation | Nominee |
| 2010 | Business Woman of the Year | Sandi Chard | Family Recreation Centre | Nominee |
| 2010 | Business Woman of the Year | Anne Lenard Otto | Distinctive Designs & Cabinetry Inc. | Nominee |
| 2010 | Business Woman of the Year | Gina Broccolo | Integrity Health Group | Nominee |
| 2010 | Business Woman of the Year | Elaine Fritshaw | Century 21 Realty | Nominee |
| 2010 | Business Woman of the Year | Patti Mills-Roy | Canadian Tire Store #033 Fort Erie | Nominee |
| 2010 | Business Woman of the Year | Josie De Lazzari | Re/Max Niagara Realty Ltd. | Nominee |
| 2010 | Business Woman of the Year | Michelle Zappitelli | Zappi's Pizzeria - Zap Hospitality Management | Nominee |
| 2010 | Community Spirit Award | Debbie Slade | Brock Centre for the Arts | Winner |
| 2010 | Corporate Award | Kimberly Hundertmark | Niagara Grape and Wine Festival | Winner |
| 2010 | Entrepreneur Award | Nicolette Novak | The Good Earth Food and Wine Co | Winner |
| 2011 | Community Spirit Award | Karen Stearne | Heart Niagara | Winner |
| 2011 | Community Spirit Award | Deborah Sunstrum | Nominee | |
| 2011 | Community Spirit Award | Brandi Niedling | Nominee | |
| 2011 | Community Spirit Award | Shazia Khan | Nominee | |
| 2011 | Community Spirit Award | Alison Brown | Nominee | |
| 2011 | Corporate Award (Tie) | Sarah Vazquez | Canadian Niagara Hotels | Winner |
| 2011 | Corporate Award (Tie) | Kerry Painter | Scotiabank Convention Centre | Winner |
| 2011 | Entrepreneur Award | Diana Valsi-Nekoi | The Vision Clinic | Winner |
| 2011 | Entrepreneur Award | Debbie Goch | Nominee | |
| 2011 | Entrepreneur Award | Kelly Gillard | Nominee | |
| 2011 | Entrepreneur Award | Laura Macdonell | Nominee | |
| 2011 | Entrepreneur Award | Mary Marr | Nominee | |
| 2011 | Entrepreneur Award | Michele Auger | Nominee | |
| 2011 | Entrepreneur Award | Sherry Campbell | Nominee | |
| 2011 | Entrepreneur Award | Linda Crago | Nominee | |
| 2011 | Entrepreneur Award | Donna Herrington | Nominee | |
| 2011 | Up and Coming Award | Alyssa Freeman | Brock University | Winner |
| 2011 | Up and Coming Award | Melanie Denis | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Community Spirit Award | Deborah Zahra | Boston Pizza Welland | Winner |
| 2012 | Community Spirit Award | Nancy McIntosh | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Community Spirit Award | April Jeffs | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Community Spirit Award | Mary Speck | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Community Spirit Award | Tara Colaneri | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Community Spirit Award | Jennifer Wallace | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Community Spirit Award | Mary Margaret Murphy | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Community Spirit Award | Barbara Grumme | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Corporate Award | Deborah Zahra | Boston Pizza Welland | Winner |
| 2012 | Corporate Award | Joyce Morocco | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Corporate Award | Denise Faraday | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Educator Award | Ann Marie Maloney | Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School | Winner |
| 2012 | Educator Award | Dawn Elliott | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Educator Award | Melissa Turcotte | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Educator Award | Marina Wilson | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Entrepreneur Award | Sherry Campbell | Sherry Campbell Group | Winner |
| 2012 | Entrepreneur Award | Barbara Grumme | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Entrepreneur Award | Karlee Marshall | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Entrepreneur Award | Jessica Kemp | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Entrepreneur Award | Monica Root | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Entrepreneur Award | Kathleen Rode | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Entrepreneur Award | Deborah Toth | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Entrepreneur Award | Chelsey Cook | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Entrepreneur Award | Jenna Young | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Entrepreneur Award | Isabell Camillo | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Entrepreneur Award | Trish Morton | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Entrepreneur Award | Lee Oszust | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Up and Coming Award | Jane Van Den Dries | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Up and Coming Award | Patricia Bernardo | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Up and Coming Award | Naveen Khan | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Up and Coming Award | Marda Cuena | Nominee | |
| 2012 | Up-and-coming Award | Joanna Polillo | Niagara College | Winner |
| 2013 | Award records are not available for 2013 | Winner | ||
| 2014 | Business Leadership Award | Leanne Standryk | Lancaster, Brooks & Welch LLP | Winner |
| 2014 | Business Leadership Award | Anne Lennard -Otto | Distinctive Designs & Cabinetry Inc. | Nominee |
| 2014 | Business Leadership Award | Nancy Schappert | Niagara Inflatables & Games Inc. | Nominee |
| 2014 | Community Spirit Award | Elisabeth Zimmermann | YWCA | Winner |
| 2014 | Community Spirit Award | Candice Turner-Smith | Niagara Symphony Orchestra | Nominee |
| 2014 | Community Spirit Award | Cathy Berkhout-Bosse | MyPelham.com | Nominee |
| 2014 | Emerging Business Award | Tamara Jensen | El Gastronomo Vagabundo | Winner |
| 2014 | Emerging Business Award | Gail Belchior | Financial Divorce Solutions | Nominee |
| 2014 | Emerging Business Award | Tammara Scaringi | On Demand Staffing | Nominee |
| 2014 | Excellence in Science, Innovation and Technology | Mira Hube | Algoma Central Corporation | Nominee |
| 2014 | Excellence in Science, Innovation and Technology | Ginny Paterson | St. Catharines Physiotherapy Centre | Nominee |
| 2014 | Excellence in Science, Innovation and Technology Award | Debra Inglis | Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute | Winner |
| 2014 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Sheryl Wherry | Meridian Credit Union | Winner |
| 2015 | Business Leadership Award | Denise Burke | Niagara IceDogs Hockey Club – OHL | Winner |
| 2015 | Business Leadership Award | Bev Hodgson | Bev Hodgson Law | Nominee |
| 2015 | Business Leadership Award | Lisa Benger | Walker Industries Holdings Ltd. | Nominee |
| 2015 | Community Spirit Award | Marion Wright | Gillian’s Place | Winner |
| 2015 | Community Spirit Award | Frances Lettieri | Big Brothers Big Sisters | Nominee |
| 2015 | Community Spirit Award | Jennifer Anderson | Niagara Grape and Wine Festival | Nominee |
| 2015 | Community Spirit Award | Kim Van Stygeren | The Brain Farm | Nominee |
| 2015 | Emerging Business Award | Shannon Passero | Shannon Passero | Winner |
| 2015 | Emerging Business Award | Katie Morris | Kultur Hair Studio | Nominee |
| 2015 | Emerging Business Award | Trudy Bowslaugh | The Frosted Cupcake | Nominee |
| 2015 | Excellence in Science, Innovation and Technology | Sue-Ann Staff | Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery | Nominee |
| 2015 | Excellence in Science, Innovation and Technology | Wendy Garrington | Shark Marine Technologies Inc. | Nominee |
| 2015 | Excellence in Science, Innovation and Technology Award | Dr. Janice Giesbrecht | Niagara Health System | Winner |
| 2015 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Debbie Slade | Centre for the Arts – Brock University | Winner |
| 2016 | Business Leadership Award | Carolyne Watts | GM | Winner |
| 2016 | Business Leadership Award | Lisa Philip | Garden Angels | Nominee |
| 2016 | Business Leadership Award | Rhonda Taylor | PenFinancial Credit Union | Nominee |
| 2016 | Business Leadership Award | Roseanne Morissette | Performance Cars | Nominee |
| 2016 | Business of Science and Technology | Sandra Buffett | Jordan Engineering Inc. | Winner |
| 2016 | Business of Science and Technology Award | Amy Bowen | Vineland Research and Innovation Centre | Nominee |
| 2016 | Business of Science and Technology Award | Denise Van Osch | Niagara College Canada | Nominee |
| 2016 | Community Spirit Award | Cathy Berkhout-Bosse | myPelham | Winner |
| 2016 | Community Spirit Award | Cheryl Corris | Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - Niagara Premiere | Nominee |
| 2016 | Community Spirit Award | Terri Commisso | Commissos | Nominee |
| 2016 | Community Spirit Award | Renee Rebelo | Life Coach Financial Strategies/Savvy Livin for Women | Nominee |
| 2016 | Community Spirit Award | Kelly Provost | St. Catharines Enterprise Centre | Nominee |
| 2016 | Cultural Arts Award | Juliet Dunn | Niagara Jazz Festival | Winner |
| 2016 | Cultural Arts Award | Kasia Dupuis | 4Cats Arts Studio | Nominee |
| 2016 | Cultural Arts Award | Jane Elliott | Ballet Etc. | Nominee |
| 2016 | Cultural Arts Award | Sarah Jarvis | Craft Arts Market | Nominee |
| 2016 | Emerging Business Award | Allie Hughes | Hughes & Co. | Winner |
| 2016 | Emerging Business Award | Jessica Pineda | Paint Nite Niagara | Nominee |
| 2016 | Emerging Business Award | Nicole Pajak | Small Batch Granola | Nominee |
| 2016 | Emerging Business Award | Crystal D'Cunha | The INSIDE View Inc. | Nominee |
| 2016 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Mary Turner | Canadian Tire Bank | Winner |
| 2016 | Social Enterprise Award | Stacy Elia | Grimsby Benevolent Fund | Winner |
| 2016 | Social Enterprise Award | Gillian Kemp | Niagara Furniture Bank | Nominee |
| 2016 | Social Enterprise Award | Tikvah Mindorff | Niagara Sustainability Initiative (NSI) | Nominee |
| 2016 | Social Enterprise Award | Coletta McGrath | Quest Community Health Centre | Nominee |
| 2016 | Tourism Award | Karen Whitty | 13th Street Winery | Winner |
| 2016 | Tourism Award | Dorian Anderson | Dorian & Associates | Nominee |
| 2016 | Tourism Award | Robin Ridesic | Exchange Brewery | Nominee |
| 2016 | Tourism Award | Robin Garrett | Meridian Reservation Systems | Nominee |
| 2016 | Tourism Award | Ann Marie Nitsopoulos | Old Stone Inn | Nominee |
| 2017 | Business Leadership Award | Jody Vizza | PenFinancial Credit Union | Winner |
| 2017 | Business Leadership Award | Brandy Gauthier | CIBC | Nominee |
| 2017 | Business Leadership Award | N'ora Kalb | Innovate Niagara | Nominee |
| 2017 | Business Leadership Award | Nadia Ali | Revel Realty | Nominee |
| 2017 | Business Leadership Award | Tammy Conlon Carlomusto | Premiere Mortgage Center | Nominee |
| 2017 | Community Spirit Award | Ann Mantini-Celima | Wellspring Niagara | Winner |
| 2017 | Community Spirit Award | Alex Pedersen | CAA Niagara | Nominee |
| 2017 | Community Spirit Award | Dawn Lagesten | KPMG LLP | Nominee |
| 2017 | Community Spirit Award | Madi Fuller | Caddle Canada & ncTakeOff | Nominee |
| 2017 | Community Spirit Award | Valerie Chalmers | Valerie Chalmers Social Media Marketing | Nominee |
| 2017 | Cultural Arts Award | Annie Wilson | FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre | Winner |
| 2017 | Cultural Arts Award | Bonnie Beres | Harmony on West | Nominee |
| 2017 | Cultural Arts Award | Johann Munro | Shed Pottery | Nominee |
| 2017 | Cultural Arts Award | Monica Dufault | Essential Collective Theatre | Nominee |
| 2017 | Cultural Arts Award | Natasha Pedros | Niagara Artists Centre | Nominee |
| 2017 | Emerging Business Award | Lisa Carlomusto | Dental Hygiene of Niagara | Winner |
| 2017 | Emerging Business Award | Ashley Brown | She Implements | Nominee |
| 2017 | Emerging Business Award | Gayle Hanlon | Coffee News of St. Catharines | Nominee |
| 2017 | Emerging Business Award | Sarah McVanel | Greatness Magnified | Nominee |
| 2017 | Entrepreneurship Award | Jacquelene Igel-Del Col | Tintern Road & Zooma Caters | Winner |
| 2017 | Entrepreneurship Award | April Mitchell-Boudreau | BeadQueen | Nominee |
| 2017 | Entrepreneurship Award | Catherine O'Donnell | Willow Cakes and Pastries | Nominee |
| 2017 | Entrepreneurship Award | Jolene Antle | Garden City Essentials | Nominee |
| 2017 | Entrepreneurship Award | Vivienne Dineen | Moksha Yoga St. Catharines | Nominee |
| 2017 | Excellence in Tourism | Emily Oriold | The Foster Festival | Winner |
| 2017 | Excellence in Tourism | Angela Marotta Melissa Marotta-Paolicelli | Two Sisters Winery | Nominee |
| 2017 | Excellence in Tourism | Anna Pierce | Niagara Helicopters | Nominee |
| 2017 | Excellence in Tourism | Jenny Crumb | Cycle-Logical Rentals | Nominee |
| 2017 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Margie Spence | Royal LePage Niagara Real Estate Centre Inc. | Winner |
| 2017 | Science and Technology Award | Gina Collins Ramkissoon | Last Mile Wireless Internet Inc | Winner |
| 2017 | Science and Technology Award | Anna D'Amore | Truvi Beauty | Nominee |
| 2017 | Science and Technology Award | Meghan Chayka | Stathletes | Nominee |
| 2017 | Science and Technology Award | Rachel Epp | Bare | Nominee |
| 2017 | Social Enterprise Award | Jennifer Harper | Cheekbone Beauty | Winner |
| 2017 | Social Enterprise Award | Betty Ann Baker | Niagara Peninsula Homes | Nominee |
| 2017 | Social Enterprise Award | Leah Feor | Simply Sustainable | Nominee |
| 2017 | Social Enterprise Award | Renee Delaney | Niagara Farm Project | Nominee |
| 2017 | Young Professional Award | Kelly Liddycoat | Bocchinfuso Funeral Home Inc. | Winner |
| 2017 | Young Professional Award | Kristina Gottli | Form and Affect | Nominee |
| 2017 | Young Professional Award | Marcia Young | St. John Ambulance | Nominee |
| 2017 | Young Professional Award | Melanna Giannakis | Meridian Credit Union | Nominee |
| 2017 | Young Professional Award | Trina Rubino | Root Bissonnette Walker LLP | Nominee |
| 2018 | Business Leadership Award | Sarah Wood | Niagara Parks Commission | Winner |
| 2018 | Business Leadership Award | Amy Layton | Royal LePage NRC Realty | Nominee |
| 2018 | Business Leadership Award | Shannon Sutherland | Walker Industries | Nominee |
| 2018 | Community Spirit Award | Carey Benvenuti | Dominion Lending - Home Capital Solutions/ No One Goes Hungry Niagara | Winner |
| 2018 | Community Spirit Award | Alexis Kleiman | DSBN Educational Research & Innovation Hub | Nominee |
| 2018 | Community Spirit Award | Maria del Carmen Suescun Pozas | Seedling for Change in Society and Environment | Nominee |
| 2018 | Community Spirit Award | Vivienne Dineen | Modo Yoga | Nominee |
| 2018 | Community Spirit Award | Yvonne Nasri | CAA Niagara | Nominee |
| 2018 | Cultural Arts Award | Michele-Elise Burnett | Celebration of Nations | Winner |
| 2018 | Cultural Arts Award | Alice Burke | Alice Burke | Nominee |
| 2018 | Cultural Arts Award | Jenny Dean | Cabar-EH Youth Theatre | Nominee |
| 2018 | Cultural Arts Award | Lisa Cosens-Brillon | Brillon Music Studio | Nominee |
| 2018 | Cultural Arts Award | Susan Wilkinson | The Painted Turtle | Nominee |
| 2018 | Emerging Business Award | Jennifer Newman | Second Dance | Winner |
| 2018 | Emerging Business Award | Heather Kent | Feeder Flower Farm | Nominee |
| 2018 | Emerging Business Award | Jessica Silvestri | Bella Buddha Beads | Nominee |
| 2018 | Emerging Business Award | Robin Ridesic | The Exchange Brewery | Nominee |
| 2018 | Emerging Business Award | Tara Popiluk-Kulawic | Urban Cravings | Nominee |
| 2018 | Entrepreneurship Award | Christine Raby | AAPEX Driving Academy | Nominee |
| 2018 | Entrepreneurship Award | Emily Rozema | Mingle Hill Farms | Nominee |
| 2018 | Entrepreneurship Award | Shailina Halani | Sense Of Beauty Spa | Nominee |
| 2018 | Entrepreneurship Award | Teresa Schaubel | Custom Image Sales and Giftologie | Nominee |
| 2018 | Entrepreneurship Award | Chris Robertson | Loud + Clear | Winner |
| 2018 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Betty-Lou Souter | Community Care St. Catharines - Thorold | Winner |
| 2018 | Science & Technology Award | Stephanie Thompson | General Motors of Canada | Winner |
| 2018 | Science & Technology Award | Dr. Amy Proulx | Canadian Food and Wine Institute at Niagara College | Nominee |
| 2018 | Science & Technology Award | Sharon Reeds | Intuitive Shipping | Nominee |
| 2018 | Science & Technology Award | Shelley Mannell | HeartSpace Physical Therapy for Children | Nominee |
| 2018 | Social Enterprise Award | Renee Delaney | Small Scale Farms | Winner |
| 2018 | Social Enterprise Award | Debbie VanGrieken | Moyaa Shea Butter | Nominee |
| 2018 | Social Enterprise Award | Laura Ip | Underdogs Boxing Club | Nominee |
| 2018 | Social Enterprise Award | Sarah Lockbaum | Niagara Mobile Foot Care/Niagara School of Foot Care | Nominee |
| 2018 | Social Enterprise Award | Shauna MacLeod | Willow Arts Community | Nominee |
| 2018 | Tourism Award | Beverly Smith | Niagara's South Coast Guest House | Winner |
| 2018 | Tourism Award | Karen Doyle | City of St. Catharines | Nominee |
| 2018 | Tourism Award | Natalie Stickles | Five by Five Design Studio | Nominee |
| 2018 | Tourism Award | Shelley Traver | Rockway Vineyards | Nominee |
| 2018 | Young Professional Award | Diana Aquino | Walker Environmental Group Incorporated | Winner |
| 2018 | Young Professional Award | Allison Findlay | Flat Rock Cellars | Nominee |
| 2018 | Young Professional Award | Chantelle Mamone | Meridian Credit Union | Nominee |
| 2018 | Young Professional Award | Julie Van Ruyven | Business Link Media Group | Nominee |
| 2018 | Young Professional Award | Mahnoor Sarwar | Crawford Smith & Swallow Chartered Accountants LLP | Nominee |
| 2018 | Young Professional Award | Michelle Biskup | Niagara River Lions | Nominee |
View the full table of nominees and winners here
Council Members
Nicole Regehr
Gillian's Place
Chair
Brandy Henderson
Ownera Group Inc.
Vice Chair
Ruth Unrau
Unrau Focus Coach
Past Chair
Corrina Massicotte
Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce
Staff Liaison
Lesley Calvin
Lesley Calvin Coaching
Sandi L. Campbell
Meridian Credit Union
Grace Eldajani
White Oaks Conference Resort & Spa
Linda Gigliotti
Niagara Region
Tracy Holmwood
Miller Restoration DKI
Sheryl Matthews
Canadian Tire Corporation
Julie Rorison
City of St. Catharines
Marcia Young
St. John Ambulance
Women in Niagara Corporate Partners
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