Women in business awards
nominations are open!
Close February 20, 2027
Give her the spotlight… your nomination can make her year!
Do you know a woman (or young woman) who is making a real difference in our rural Alberta communities – through leadership, innovation, community spirit, or outstanding achievement? Whether she’s a Rising Star Young Woman (17 & under), a leader in Agriculture or Energy, a standout in Business (For-Profit or Not-For-Profit), or a true Woman of Influence, this is your chance to say, “She matters,” and help her receive the recognition she deserves.
Nominating is simple: choose the category, complete the nomination form, and share a few examples of her impact. Nominations close February 19, 2027 – so don’t wait. Click “Nominate Someone” below to submit your nomination and help us celebrate the women who inspire us to shine brighter and lead bolder.
2027 Award Categories
Below are the 2027 award categories. Nominations are open, and each category includes additional details and nomination questions to help you prepare.
Rising Star Young Woman Award
Woman In Agriculture, Agribusiness or Agri-Food
Woman
In Energy
Celebrates a young woman (17 & under) who turns ideas into action through entrepreneurship, creativity, and community spirit. This award recognizes initiative, follow-through, and positive leadership that inspires others.
Click here to preview the Rising Star Young Woman Award nomination questions and help you prepare. Nominations must be submitted using the official Nomination Form—click the “Nomination Form” button below.
Honours a woman making a meaningful impact in one or more areas of the agri-food sector—from production and processing to services and business systems. We celebrate practical innovation, strong results, and responsible stewardship that helps the sector and community thrive.
Click here to preview the Woman In Agriculture nomination questions and help you prepare. Nominations must be submitted using the official Nomination Form—click the “Nomination Form” button below.
Recognizes an outstanding woman from our award area who is making a positive impact in Alberta’s energy sector—whether in technical or non-technical roles. This award celebrates strong performance, integrity, continuous improvement, and the ripple effect she creates through her work and leadership.
Click here to preview the Woman In Energy nomination questions and help you prepare. Nominations must be submitted using the official Nomination Form—click the “Nomination Form” button below.
Woman In Business (Not-For-Profit)
Woman in Business
(For-Profit)
Woman
of Influence
Celebrates a woman in a leadership or management role who strengthens her organization and community through dedicated service and meaningful results. We honour integrity, wise stewardship, positive culture-building, and lasting impact across rural and small-town communities.
Click here to preview the Woman In Business (Not For Profit) nomination questions and help you prepare. Nominations must be submitted using the official Nomination Form—click the “Nomination Form” button below.
Honours an exceptional woman building a strong, sustainable business while making a real difference in her community. This award recognizes resilience, customer value, practical innovation, integrity, and contributions that strengthen the local economy and community life.
Click here to preview the Woman In Business (For Profit) nomination questions and help you prepare. Nominations must be submitted using the official Nomination Form—click the “Nomination Form” button below.
Celebrates an inspiring woman whose leadership and example create meaningful, positive change in her field and community. We recognize influence that brings people together, builds trust, and moves rural and small-town communities forward in powerful ways.
Click here to preview the Woman Of Influence nomination questions and help you prepare. Nominations must be submitted using the official Nomination Form—click the “Nomination Form” button below.
How to nominate
Only takes about 10 minutes!
Sponsorship information
Sponsorship is a powerful way to show your organization’s support for women’s leadership and success while gaining valuable visibility across the region.
Opportunities include:
Celebrating Women Award Sponsor ($1,000) with award presentation, booth space, promotion, and tickets
Inspiring Women Event Sponsor ($500), with booth, promotion, and tickets
Supporting Women Sponsor ($250), with recognition in the program and on social media.
Full details are in the sponsor letter linked below. To apply or ask a question, please contact MVANBusinessWomen@gmail.com.
Why attend the awards luncheon?
From the moment you walk in, the MVAN Women in Business Awards Luncheon feels like a celebration—warm smiles at the door, and a room full of people ready to cheer loudly for women who truly deserve the spotlight. It’s a fun, uplifting day of connection and community: you’ll laugh, meet new friends and future collaborators, and leave inspired by the incredible stories of women who lead with heart, grit, and vision. This is where we show up for each other—where sponsors, partners, and neighbours come together to say,
“We see you. We appreciate you. Keep shining.”
