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CATEGORIES
Business that Gives Back Award
The Business that Gives Back Award recognizes an initiative or business that supports issues affecting women and/or girls. The recipient has taken positive action to invest in the community and sees social responsibility as an integral part of their organization’s success.
Community Impact Award
The Community Impact Award recognizes an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the Niagara community through their volunteerism in the non-profit and charitable sector.
Corporate Leadership Award
The Corporate Leadership Award recognizes the leadership of women in Niagara’s corporate community. Recipients are individuals who have demonstrated leadership, integrity, business acumen and success, and a commitment to the community. Nominees can be women who work for or run an organization with at least 30 employees.
Cultural Arts Award
The Cultural Arts Award recognizes the leadership of women in the arts, including music, dance, design, and film.
Emerging Business Award
The Emerging Business Award recognizes women entrepreneurs engaged in new business ventures. Nominees must have been in business for a minimum of 2 (two) years and no more than 5 (five) years.
Entrepreneurship Award
The Entrepreneurship Award recognizes female small- to medium-sized business owners that have achieved great results in their own business(es) with a proven track record of growth, profitability, industry leadership, and commitment to community. Nominees must have been in business for 3 (three) years or more.
Excellence in Hospitality and Tourism
The award for Excellence in Hospitality and Tourism recognizes a leader in Niagara’s hospitality sector who has demonstrated great success, leadership, and an innovative approach. The recipient demonstrates a commitment to providing outstanding customer and guest experiences in hospitality, tourism, and/or entertainment.
Excellence in the Not-for-Profit Sector
The Excellence in Non-Profit award recognizes leadership in Niagara’s non-profit sector and is awarded to a woman working in that sector who has made their organization flourish and Niagara better-off through their talent, integrity, and contributions to the lives of women, families, and communities across the region.
Excellence in Trades Award
The Excellence in Trades Award recognizes a female tradesperson who is a leader in her field and an inspiration to women in or seeking to enter the skilled trades. Recipients will be exceptional tradespeople with not only great achievement in their field, but who are ambassadors for their trade and for women in the skilled trades.
Nominees must be employed or self-employed in a recognized skilled trade in Ontario. For a list of recognized skilled trades, see https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/about-trades/trades-information.
Health Care Hero
The Health Care Hero award recognizes a woman who has made an outstanding contribution to the physical or mental health of people in Niagara through her work and/or volunteerism in the health care sector.
Science and Technology Award
The Science and Technology Award recognizes the achievements of local women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Young Professional Award
The Young Professional Award recognizes business excellence exemplified by a woman under the age of 40. The successful nominee will have a proven track record of professional success and shows outstanding potential for the future. The professional may work in any field.
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