Community Impact Award
Description
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.
Requirements
Congratulations! Someone you know has nominated you for a Women in Business Award (WIBA). To ensure that the selection committee has the most up-to-date information on you and your organization, please take a moment to fill out the nomination form below.
The WIBAs are open to any and all women in business in Niagara. Nominees must be either located or conducting business in the Niagara region. A nominee can contend in up to three categories, but cannot be a finalist for a category if they have previously won the same award within the span of ten years. Nominees do not have to be members of the GNCC.
The information you provide below may be used for promotional purposes. All financial information is kept in strict confidence, however. If any information you provide here is considered confidential, please mark it as such and it will be withheld from all promotional material.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Quality of Nomination | 100.0% |
Corporate Leadership Award
Description
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 or run for an organization with at least 30 employees.
Requirements
Congratulations! Someone you know has nominated you for a Women in Business Award (WIBA). To ensure that the selection committee has the most up-to-date information on you and your organization, please take a moment to fill out the nomination form below.
The WIBAs are open to any and all women in business in Niagara. Nominees must be either located or conducting business in the Niagara region. A nominee can contend in up to three categories, but cannot be a finalist for a category if they have previously won the same award within the span of ten years. Nominees do not have to be members of the GNCC.
The information you provide below may be used for promotional purposes. All financial information is kept in strict confidence, however. If any information you provide here is considered confidential, please mark it as such and it will be withheld from all promotional material.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Quality of Nomination | 50.0% |
| Demonstrated excellence in leadership, integrity and success | 25.0% |
| Community commitment | 25.0% |
Cultural Arts Award
Description
The Cultural Arts Award recognizes the leadership of women in the arts, including music, dance, design, and film.
Requirements
Congratulations! Someone you know has nominated you for a Women in Business Award (WIBA). To ensure that the selection committee has the most up-to-date information on you and your organization, please take a moment to fill out the nomination form below.
The WIBAs are open to any and all women in business in Niagara. Nominees must be either located or conducting business in the Niagara region. A nominee can contend in up to three categories, but cannot be a finalist for a category if they have previously won the same award within the span of ten years. Nominees do not have to be members of the GNCC.
The information you provide below may be used for promotional purposes. All financial information is kept in strict confidence, however. If any information you provide here is considered confidential, please mark it as such and it will be withheld from all promotional material.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Quality of Nomination | 100.0% |
Emerging Business Award
Description
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.
Requirements
Congratulations! Someone you know has nominated you for a Women in Business Award (WIBA). To ensure that the selection committee has the most up-to-date information on you and your organization, please take a moment to fill out the nomination form below.
The WIBAs are open to any and all women in business in Niagara. Nominees must be either located or conducting business in the Niagara region. A nominee can contend in up to three categories, but cannot be a finalist for a category if they have previously won the same award within the span of ten years. Nominees do not have to be members of the GNCC.
The information you provide below may be used for promotional purposes. All financial information is kept in strict confidence, however. If any information you provide here is considered confidential, please mark it as such and it will be withheld from all promotional material.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Quality of Nomination | 50.0% |
| Potential for Continued Growth | 50.0% |
Entrepreneurship Award
Description
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.
Requirements
Congratulations! Someone you know has nominated you for a Women in Business Award (WIBA). To ensure that the selection committee has the most up-to-date information on you and your organization, please take a moment to fill out the nomination form below.
The WIBAs are open to any and all women in business in Niagara. Nominees must be either located or conducting business in the Niagara region. A nominee can contend in up to three categories, but cannot be a finalist for a category if they have previously won the same award within the span of ten years. Nominees do not have to be members of the GNCC.
The information you provide below may be used for promotional purposes. All financial information is kept in strict confidence, however. If any information you provide here is considered confidential, please mark it as such and it will be withheld from all promotional material.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Quality of Nomination | 50.0% |
| Success in Growth, Profitability, and/or Industry Leadership | 25.0% |
| Community Commitment | 25.0% |
Equity Entrepreneur Award
Description
The Equity Entrepreneur Award honours exceptional women entrepreneurs who have made significant strides in both business innovation and social impact, while belonging to equity deserving groups. This award seeks to celebrate the contributions of underrepresented women business owners, including Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGTBQ+ individuals, new Canadians, and entrepreneurs with disabilities, who have owned their business for a minimum of one year.
Requirements
Congratulations! Someone you know has nominated you for a Women in Business Award (WIBA). To ensure that the selection committee has the most up-to-date information on you and your organization, please take a moment to fill out the nomination form below.
The WIBAs are open to any and all women in business in Niagara. Nominees must be either located or conducting business in the Niagara region. A nominee can contend in up to three categories, but cannot be a finalist for a category if they have previously won the same award within the span of ten years. Nominees do not have to be members of the GNCC.
The information you provide below may be used for promotional purposes. All financial information is kept in strict confidence, however. If any information you provide here is considered confidential, please mark it as such and it will be withheld from all promotional material.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Quality of Nomination | 50.0% |
| Success in Business Innovation | 25.0% |
| Demonstrated Social Impact | 25.0% |
Excellence in Environmental Leadership
Description
The Excellence in Environmental Leadership award is given to a woman who has created or advanced an initiative, implemented new or improved practices, led effective advocacy, or otherwise made a significant contribution to reducing the human impact on the climate and/or the environment.
Requirements
Congratulations! Someone you know has nominated you for a Women in Business Award (WIBA). To ensure that the selection committee has the most up-to-date information on you and your organization, please take a moment to fill out the nomination form below.
The WIBAs are open to any and all women in business in Niagara. Nominees must be either located or conducting business in the Niagara region. A nominee can contend in up to three categories, but cannot be a finalist for a category if they have previously won the same award within the span of ten years. Nominees do not have to be members of the GNCC.
The information you provide below may be used for promotional purposes. All financial information is kept in strict confidence, however. If any information you provide here is considered confidential, please mark it as such and it will be withheld from all promotional material.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Quality of Nomination | 50.0% |
| Excels in Field | 25.0% |
| Ambassadorship | 25.0% |
Excellence in Hospitality and Tourism
Description
The award for Innovations 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.
Requirements
Congratulations! Someone you know has nominated you for a Women in Business Award (WIBA). To ensure that the selection committee has the most up-to-date information on you and your organization, please take a moment to fill out the nomination form below.
The WIBAs are open to any and all women in business in Niagara. Nominees must be either located or conducting business in the Niagara region. A nominee can contend in up to three categories, but cannot be a finalist for a category if they have previously won the same award within the span of ten years. Nominees do not have to be members of the GNCC.
The information you provide below may be used for promotional purposes. All financial information is kept in strict confidence, however. If any information you provide here is considered confidential, please mark it as such and it will be withheld from all promotional material.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Quality of Nomination | 50.0% |
| Demonstrated success, leadership, and innovation | 25.0% |
| Provides outstanding customer/guest experiences | 25.0% |
Excellence in the Not-for-Profit Sector
Description
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.
Requirements
Congratulations! Someone you know has nominated you for a Women in Business Award (WIBA). To ensure that the selection committee has the most up-to-date information on you and your organization, please take a moment to fill out the nomination form below.
The WIBAs are open to any and all women in business in Niagara. Nominees must be either located or conducting business in the Niagara region. A nominee can contend in up to three categories, but cannot be a finalist for a category if they have previously won the same award within the span of ten years. Nominees do not have to be members of the GNCC.
The information you provide below may be used for promotional purposes. All financial information is kept in strict confidence, however. If any information you provide here is considered confidential, please mark it as such and it will be withheld from all promotional material.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Quality of Nomination | 50.0% |
| Contributed to success of organization | 25.0% |
| Demonstrated impact on women, family and community | 25.0% |
Excellence in the Public Sector
Description
The Excellence in the Public Sector award recognizes leadership in government and the Broader Public Sector (BPS). This award is given to a woman working in government or the BPS who has had a positive impact on her community through her work, has created positive change in the public sector, or gone above and beyond her duties to enrich the lives of others in her professional capacity.
Requirements
Congratulations! Someone you know has nominated you for a Women in Business Award (WIBA). To ensure that the selection committee has the most up-to-date information on you and your organization, please take a moment to fill out the nomination form below.
The WIBAs are open to any and all women in business in Niagara. Nominees must be either located or conducting business in the Niagara region. A nominee can contend in up to three categories, but cannot be a finalist for a category if they have previously won the same award within the span of ten years. Nominees do not have to be members of the GNCC.
The information you provide below may be used for promotional purposes. All financial information is kept in strict confidence, however. If any information you provide here is considered confidential, please mark it as such and it will be withheld from all promotional material.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Quality of Nomination | 50.0% |
| Contributed to success of organization | 25.0% |
| Demonstrated impact on women, family and community | 25.0% |
Excellence in Trades
Description
The Women 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.
Requirements
Congratulations! Someone you know has nominated you for a Women in Business Award (WIBA). To ensure that the selection committee has the most up-to-date information on you and your organization, please take a moment to fill out the nomination form below.
The WIBAs are open to any and all women in business in Niagara. Nominees must be either located or conducting business in the Niagara region. A nominee can contend in up to three categories, but cannot be a finalist for a category if they have previously won the same award within the span of ten years. Nominees do not have to be members of the GNCC.
The information you provide below may be used for promotional purposes. All financial information is kept in strict confidence, however. If any information you provide here is considered confidential, please mark it as such and it will be withheld from all promotional material.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Quality of Nomination | 50.0% |
| Excels in Field | 25.0% |
| Ambassadorship | 25.0% |
Health Care Hero
Description
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.
Requirements
Congratulations! Someone you know has nominated you for a Women in Business Award (WIBA). To ensure that the selection committee has the most up-to-date information on you and your organization, please take a moment to fill out the nomination form below.
The WIBAs are open to any and all women in business in Niagara. Nominees must be either located or conducting business in the Niagara region. A nominee can contend in up to three categories, but cannot be a finalist for a category if they have previously won the same award within the span of ten years. Nominees do not have to be members of the GNCC.
The information you provide below may be used for promotional purposes. All financial information is kept in strict confidence, however. If any information you provide here is considered confidential, please mark it as such and it will be withheld from all promotional material.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Quality of Nomination | 100.0% |
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Award
Description
The Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Award recognizes the achievements of local women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Requirements
Congratulations! Someone you know has nominated you for a Women in Business Award (WIBA). To ensure that the selection committee has the most up-to-date information on you and your organization, please take a moment to fill out the nomination form below.
The WIBAs are open to any and all women in business in Niagara. Nominees must be either located or conducting business in the Niagara region. A nominee can contend in up to three categories, but cannot be a finalist for a category if they have previously won the same award within the span of ten years. Nominees do not have to be members of the GNCC.
The information you provide below may be used for promotional purposes. All financial information is kept in strict confidence, however. If any information you provide here is considered confidential, please mark it as such and it will be withheld from all promotional material.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Quality of Nomination | 100.0% |
Young Professional Award
Description
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.
Requirements
Congratulations! Someone you know has nominated you for a Women in Business Award (WIBA). To ensure that the selection committee has the most up-to-date information on you and your organization, please take a moment to fill out the nomination form below.
The WIBAs are open to any and all women in business in Niagara. Nominees must be either located or conducting business in the Niagara region. A nominee can contend in up to three categories, but cannot be a finalist for a category if they have previously won the same award within the span of ten years. Nominees do not have to be members of the GNCC.
The information you provide below may be used for promotional purposes. All financial information is kept in strict confidence, however. If any information you provide here is considered confidential, please mark it as such and it will be withheld from all promotional material.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Quality of Nomination | 50.0% |
| Past Accomplishments | 25.0% |
| Future Potential | 25.0% |
