‘Name Her, Nominate Her’ Campaign Has Officially Launched

RBC and Women of Influence are announcing the call for nominations for the 2019 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards. This year’s Name Her, Nominate Her campaign marks the 27th year of the awards which provide national recognition to Canada’s most accomplished and impactful women entrepreneurs, whose successful businesses and influence contribute significantly to the local, national and global economy.

Canada is home to over 1.4 million women entrepreneurs and 47% of small and medium-sized businesses are now owned by women, generating over $117 billion per annum of economic activity in Canada. Moreover, 63% are likely to turn a profit with adequate funding in just two years.

Since its inception, over 32,000 women have been nominated for the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards and over 170 Awards have been presented for outstanding entrepreneurial achievement. We are calling on all corporations, organizations, and individuals to champion this cause and help us recognize and give a voice to the outstanding work of female entrepreneurs across the entire country and in all industries.

“We have some incredibly talented women across the country who are trailblazing, inspiring and leading future generations to drive innovation, economic growth and social progress,” says Greg Grice, Executive Vice President, Business Financial Services, RBC. “It is important that we recognize and celebrate the significant impact that their passion, dedication and contributions have had in the business community. RBC is proud to work with Women of Influence again this year to launch the 2019 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards to recognize the next generation of exceptional women in business.”

Each of these prestigious awards is tailored to recognize women from all sectors of the economy and at all stages of business growth. They include: the Ones to Watch Award, Micro-Business Award, Staples Start-Up Award, RBC Momentum Award, Social Change Award, TELUS Trailblazer Award, and Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award.

“Successful entrepreneurship requires more than a great idea – it demands tenacity and tireless dedication,” says Alicia Skalin, Co-CEO, Head of Events and Programming, Women of Influence. “Through the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards, we recognize a diverse group of Canadian business leaders who have successfully navigated the challenges of entrepreneurship to become powerful innovators in their industries.”

If you know a Canadian female entrepreneur who needs to be recognized nominate her now.