We're thrilled to unveil the Recipients for this year's AWE Awards!

2024 Celebration of Achievement Award Recipient

Shashi Behl, Joydrop

Indigenous Entrepreneur Recipient:

Mercedes Lundberg, Nud Sugaring Inc.

Emerging Entrepreneur Recipient:

Pritma Dhillon-Chattha, Lavender Mental Health

Upsurge Entrepreneur Recipient:

Melanie Harris, Functional Therapy Inc.

Indigenous Entrepreneur Finalists:

Chana Trudel, Truly Creative Marketing

Diana Frost, Colouring it Forward

Mercedes Lundberg, Nud Sugaring Inc.

Emerging Entrepreneur Finalists:

April Brown, Rootbar Inc.

Dee Stoesz, Mahikan Medical Services Inc.

Pritma Dhillon-Chattha, Lavender Mental Health

Upsurge Entrepreneur Finalists:

Bailey Brown, Below Hair Studio Inc.

Kyla Kazeil, The Common, Dolly’s Cocktails, Fu’s Repair Shop, The Bamboo Ballroom

Melanie Harris, Functional Therapy Inc.

See below for the 2024 Award Nominees. These outstanding women have been recognized for their significant contributions to Alberta's business landscape and beyond, paving new paths with determination and ingenuity. Their success stories serve as a powerful testament to the influence and impact of female leadership in our community. Please join us in honoring their hard work, vision, and the positive change they bring to the Alberta Economy and beyond.

Click the button below to view the full list of nominees. Thank you to all those who nominated an entrepreneur in their community to be recognized for an AWE Award.

Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Annual Awards Celebration has earned a reputation as one of the most distinguished events of its kind in Alberta, attracting over 300 attendees every year.

Award Descriptions

Celebration of Achievement Award

Awarded to an exceptional woman entrepreneur who has achieved recognizable success and acts as a role model for women in business. This visionary woman is an inspirational leader who has built an entrepreneurial venture in Alberta that has made a significant impact on the economy and the community.

Emerging Entrepreneur Award

Awarded to a woman entrepreneur who has built a strong, scalable business foundation and has achieved early success with strong market potential.

Indigenous Entrepreneur Award

Awarded to a leading Indigenous woman entrepreneur, who has a strong business concept and demonstrates plans for future growth, long-term business viability and commitment to the community.

Upsurge Entrepreneur Award

Awarded to a woman entrepreneur who has built a solid foundation for her business and is now experiencing rapid growth and significant expansion opportunity for her business by strengthening her leadership capacity and developing new market opportunities.

She has a strong vision and drive and has achieved business growth by cultivating loyal and passionate brand ambassadors among her customers and employees.

Become an AWE Awards Partner

If you or your business are interested in becoming an Awards Partner by sponsoring our annual awards celebration or annual AWE Summit, we would love to talk to you!

Please contact us to learn more about this opportunity by emailing external.relations@awebusiness.com.

“Since 2012, our awards have celebrated the remarkable achievements of women entrepreneurs in Alberta. With the support of AWE, business owners have been provided with capital, connections, and the capacity to achieve their goals. We applaud their accomplishments, innovation and leadership that strengthen our communities and economy.”

- Marcela Mandeville, CEO Alberta Women Entrepreneurs