AWE Awards Finalists Bettering Alberta Daily
EDMONTON, AB – A group of nine Alberta women entrepreneurs proved themselves unstoppable in a year of challenges growing their businesses and bettering their communities and were named this year’s AWE Awards finalists.
“These finalists represent incredible possibility, remarkable innovation, and undeniable talent,” says Marcela Mandeville, CEO, Alberta Women Entrepreneurs. “They are moving their businesses and our province forward.”
The awards, presented by ATB, recognize the efforts of women entrepreneurs in four categories. This year’s finalists include:
Emerging Entrepreneur Award – Awarded to a female entrepreneur who has built a strong, scalable business foundation and has achieved early success.
Indigenous Entrepreneur Award – Awarded to a leading Indigenous woman entrepreneur who has a strong business concept and demonstrates plans for future growth and commitment to the community.
Upsurge Award – Awarded to a female entrepreneur who has built a solid foundation for her business and is now experiencing rapid growth.
The final category, the Celebration of Achievement Award, was presented to Jennifer Carlson of Baby Gourmet. The AWE Celebration of Achievement award pays tribute to an exceptional woman entrepreneur who has built a business in Alberta with a significant impact on the economy and the community. Jennifer and the award recipients in each category above will be recognized at the virtual annual awards celebration on October 5th.
“ATB Financial is delighted to partner with AWE to celebrate Alberta women entrepreneurs and their success,” says Nikki Briggs, Head of Women in Business, ATB Financial. “Congratulations to all the finalists.”
Since 2012, the annual AWE Awards have recognized more than 800 women entrepreneurs in Alberta. Previous award winners include such notable Alberta entrepreneurs as Karina Birch of Rocky Mountain Soap Co., Karen Ryan and Lara Murphy of Ryan Murphy Construction, and Angela Santiago of The Little Potato Company.
Along with the awards, AWE has worked with thousands of entrepreneurs through coaching, mentorship, leadership development, business advising, access to capital, and access to networks over the last 25 years.
To learn more about the awards, visit: https://www.awebusiness.com/awards. To get your free ticket to the Awards Celebration, visit our Eventbrite.
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For More Information:
Julie Gathercole
Communications Lead, AWE
403-968-6424
