Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Recognizes a female business owner, who is equal partner or majority shareholder with a registered business in Manitoba operating for a minimum of two years as a fulltime operator.

BIPOC Nominee Award

Recognizes a Black, Indigenous or People of Color (BIPOC) female entrepreneur or business leader who has made a significant impact in their industry and has demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and resilience.

Rural Nominee Award

Recognizes a woman from a rural or remote community in Manitoba who is an entrepreneur or business leader who has made a significant impact for their community or industry and has demonstrated ingenuity, resourcefulness and flexibility.

Gig-Economy Award 

Recognizes a woman who uses her talent, creativity and savvy to her passions into an income generating side hustle. While she may be managing a business on her own, she may also have a small team working in her micro- or small-scale enterprise.

Emerging Business Award

A woman who has been in a full-time, registered business for a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 years. Her business provides a product and/or service and is supported by an effective marketing strategy
and a solid plan for growth.

Contribution to Community Award

A woman business owner/partner, who has voluntarily contributed significant time and resources to her community while achieving her goal of developing a successful business. She stands as a role model of dedication and commitment, and encourages others to do the same.

Young Entrepreneur  (18-25 years) Award

A young woman between 18-25 years of age, who has been in a full-time, registered business for a
minimum of 2 years. Her business provides a product and/or service and is supported by an effective
business plan and marketing strategy.

Restriction on Eligibility

To help ensure the awards process is open and accessible: past winners within 5 years are ineligible to participate for awards, as well current board members.

Active membership is encouraged prior to nomination, however nominees are able to join WBOM membership as part of their submission packages.

Timeline

• Nominations close May 31st
• Nominees sent submission requests mid September
• Submissions close October 30, 2024
• Judging in November 2024
• Finalists notified
• Awards night January 23, 2025