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BCBusiness Women of the Year 2025 Nomination Form
Are you an outstanding entrepreneur or executive of an organization who is a leader, innovator, community builder, rising star or champion of equity and inclusion? Do you know a B.C. executive or business owner who deserves to be recognized? If so, we encourage you to enter our sixth annual Women of the Year Awards.

The winners and runners-up, chosen by a panel of judges, will be featured in the June 2025 issue of BCBusiness magazine.

**The application deadline has been extended to Thursday, January 16, 2025.** 
Applicants must be available to be interviewed and photographed in early 2025.

Important note: If a nominee becomes a Women of the Year finalist, we will use the information from the nomination form and interview to prepare a profile for potential publication in the June 2025 issue of BCBusiness. If you provide financial, personal and other details that you wish to keep on background or off the record, it is your responsibility to let us know. BCBusiness makes every effort to ensure accuracy, but we do not share stories with sources before publication.
Your Name: *
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What is the nominee’s name? *
What is the nominee’s email? *
What is the full name of the business or organization where the nominee works? *
Where is the business or organization located? *
What is the nominee’s job title? *
What year did the nominee start in that position? *
CATEGORIES
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Leader Prompt
How has the nominee demonstrated vision and leadership throughout their career and in their current position? This category is open to business founders/owners and private or public sector employees who have shown consistent excellence by adapting to change, motivating people and moving their organization forward. Examples include launching and/or leading an established business, filling senior leadership roles with several organizations and heading an industry or professional association with significant influence. (250 words maximum)
Leader answer
Entrepreneurial Leader Prompt
As an entrepreneur, how has the nominee shown leadership, determination and resourcefulness? This category is open to business founders/owners or executives who don’t shy away from a challenge. Examples include building their organization from the ground up, steering the business through tough times and pivoting to a new market. (250 words maximum)
Entrepreneurial Leader Answer
Innovator Prompt
What innovations or creative approaches has the nominee introduced? How have they broken new ground? This category is open to business founders/owners and private or public sector employees who show exceptional ingenuity. Examples include leading the development of an innovative product or service, tapping a significant new market and introducing new ways of working that improve productivity and/or profitability. (250 words maximum)

Innovator Answer
Community Builder Prompt
In what ways does the nominee contribute to the community? This category is open to business founders/owners and private or public sector employees who have made a local impact, forged ties with fellow organizations or otherwise brought people together. Examples include partnering and engaging with marginalized groups, founding an industry association and creating a community for people with similar professional interests. (250 words maximum)

Community Builder Answer
Change Maker Prompt
How has the nominee driven positive change, whether in B.C. or beyond? This category is open to business founders/owners and private or public sector employees who strive to build a better world. Examples include spearheading or overseeing a product or service that improves people’s lives, launching a business that creates opportunities for disadvantaged or marginalized groups and helping solve a major social problem.  (250 words maximum)

Change Maker Answer
Equity and Inclusion Champion Prompt
How has the nominee addressed and promoted equity and inclusion in their organization? This category is open to business founders/owners and private or public sector employees who have sought to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and heard. Examples include building a robust diversity and inclusion program; helping advance the careers of employees who are Black, Indigenous and people of colour; and establishing clear metrics to show the results of their efforts. (250 words maximum)

Equity and Inclusion Champion Answer
Rising Star Prompt

What has the nominee accomplished in their early career that sets them apart and indicates potential for future success? This category is open to business founders/owners and private or public sector employees who show great promise. Examples include launching and leading a successful company, differentiating their product or service in a competitive market and showing leadership qualities beyond their years. (250 words maximum)

Rising Star Answer
Each application must include one letter of support from a current or former work colleague, business partner or mentor. *
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