In recognizing some of the outstanding and inspirational women across Canada advocating for workforce diversity, the Women’s Executive Network (WXN) released its 2021 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners list to the public.
The winners were selected by the WXN’s Diversity Council of Canada. The list spans the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.
“When I look at this year’s winners, I see a group of radically authentic women who remind us all of what it means to stand up with courage, for themselves and those around them,” said Sherri Stevens, Owner and CEO of WXN. “By recognizing and celebrating the strength, fearlessness, resilience and heart these women demonstrate, we can inspire more of the same in generations to come.”
The awards are presented to women in 13 categories:
- MLSE Arts
- Sports and Entertainment
- Canada’s Most Powerful CEOs
- C-Suite Executives
- Mercedes-Benz Emerging Leaders
- BMO Entrepreneurs
- CIBC Executive Leaders
- RBC Future Launch Future Leaders
- Inclusion Vanguard, presented by KPMG
- Professionals
- Manulife Science and Technology
- CP Skilled Trades
- Women of Courage
- WXN Hall of Fame
The full list of award-winners is available here.
“Mercedes-Benz is pleased to continue its long history of celebrating high-achieving women through its ongoing partnership with WXN,” said Eva Wiese, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada. “Each Top 100 Awards winner exemplifies the vision and drive required to ensure Canada’s long-term success.”
The Mercedes-Benz award celebrates the professional achievements of women aged 30 to 45, who are at the mid-level stage of their careers.
The awards will be presented during a virtual program on November 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., following two days of the Leadership Summit (Nov. 24-25, 2021).
