WXN’s 2026 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards

Canada’s most recognized honour celebrating the highest‑achieving female leaders in business, arts, community, entrepreneurship, skilled trades, science, service, and philanthropy. Awards highlight women who:

• Advance economic and social health
• Demonstrate resiliency in personal/professional challenges
• Influence change in boardrooms and society
• Break barriers and champion justice
• Commit to mentoring and empowering the next generation

Benefits include:

• National recognition as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women
• Induction into a network of past awardees and leaders
• Gala celebration in Toronto
• Media visibility and professional credibility

• Must meet category‑specific criteria (e.g., CEO for CEO category, 51% ownership for Entrepreneur category, professional designation for Professionals category)
• Must be actively in role on or before December 31, 2025
• Cannot self‑nominate for Amex Emerging Leaders category (must be nominated by organization)
• Must provide supporting documents (resume, biography, headshot, references, proof of designation/ownership where applicable)
• Must agree to attend awards gala in Toronto if selected
• Working (full-time or part-time)
• Running a project or organization