THE INDUSTRY AWARDS / 2027

Extraordinary work.
Deserved recognition.

Celebrating women whose ideas and businesses are moving industries forward.

TEN INDUSTRY AWARDS / ONE NATIONAL STAGE

Your work deserves
its moment.

Find the category that celebrates what you’re building.

Discover your award ↓

Find the award
that tells your story.

Explore all ten categories here. Each celebrates a different kind of ambition and impact. A live pitch is not required for an Industry Award.

01 / INDUSTRY AWARD

Women's Financial Independence Award

For founders whose businesses have helped create financial stability or independence.

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02 / INDUSTRY AWARD

Trailblazer Entrepreneur Award

For established founders with $2M or more in cumulative business revenue and a record of industry leadership.

03 / INDUSTRY AWARD

Women in Tech & AI Innovation Award

For entrepreneurs using digital tools, automation or AI to make their businesses work smarter and grow.

04 / INDUSTRY AWARD

Women in Sports & Performance Industry Award

For mom entrepreneurs building businesses in sports, fitness, athletics or performance.

05 / INDUSTRY AWARD

Women’s Health & Wellness Innovation Award

For mom founders improving wellbeing through health, wellness, mental health or femtech businesses.

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06 / INDUSTRY AWARD

Food & Culinary Entrepreneurship Award

For mom entrepreneurs creating businesses in food, beverage, hospitality or culinary innovation.

07 / INDUSTRY AWARD

Green & Sustainable Economy Award

For founders putting measurable environmental or social impact at the heart of their businesses.

08 / INDUSTRY AWARD

Design Excellence Award

For mom entrepreneurs building businesses in design, architecture, décor, staging and related creative fields.

PRESENTED BY

09 / INDUSTRY AWARD

Emerging Founder Award (Rising Star)

For mom entrepreneurs two to four years into business who are already demonstrating traction and vision.

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10 / INDUSTRY AWARD

Music Industry Impact Award

For mom entrepreneurs and creative leaders using music, arts or cultural production to make a meaningful impact.

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Ready to share your story? Review the full criteria and submit your application.

Review criteria & apply ↗

Industry Awards have category-specific criteria and a separate entry fee of $197 CAD plus applicable processing fees and taxes. Pitch eligibility does not determine eligibility for each Industry Award. Review the full category criteria before applying ↗