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Quebec Business Women's Award
Honoring outstanding women entrepreneurs and leaders in Quebec business
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Quebec Business Women's Award recognizes the excellence, leadership, and innovation of women entrepreneurs, executives, managers, or professionals in Quebec. This program celebrates their achievements through an annual competition, culminating in a prestigious gala, but does not provide direct financial funding.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Promotion of excellence and female leadership in business through the candidacy of entrepreneurs, leaders, executives, or business professionals.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Women entrepreneurs
- Women executives
- Women managers
- Women professionals within a business based in Quebec
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
How to apply
1
Prepare your application
- Review eligibility criteria for the Quebec Business Women's Award
- Gather relevant documentation about your professional achievements
2
Choose your award category
- Use the interactive form to identify the most suitable award category for your profile
- Follow guidance to select the appropriate category
3
Submit the application form
- Complete the application form for the Quebec Business Women's Award
- Ensure all required information and supporting documents are provided
4
Await results and evaluation
- Wait for the evaluation of your application by the jury
- The announcement of finalists takes place at the end of September
5
Participate in the awards gala
- Attend the awards gala if you are selected as a finalist
- Celebrate with other women recognized for their achievements
Additional information
- An interactive form is available to help applicants identify the category that best matches their profile.
- Applicants may refer a deserving businesswoman they know for the award.
- Winners and finalists will be publicly recognized during a gala at the Palais des congrès de Montréal.
- The list of finalists will be announced at the end of September, followed by the celebration of laureates in October.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Quebec Business Women's Award Program
What is the Quebec Business Women's Award?
The Quebec Business Women's Award recognizes the excellence, leadership, and innovation of women entrepreneurs, executives, managers, or professionals in Quebec. This program celebrates their achievements through an annual competition, culminating in a prestigious gala, but does not provide direct financial funding.
Who is eligible for the Quebec Business Women's Award program?
To be eligible for the Quebec Business Women's Award program, you must:
Women entrepreneurs, executives, managers, or professionals in a Quebec-based business
What expenses are eligible under Quebec Business Women's Award?
Promotion of excellence and female leadership in business through the candidacy of entrepreneurs, leaders, executives, or business professionals.
Who can I contact for more information about the Quebec Business Women's Award?
You can contact Quebec Business Women's Network (RFAQ) by email at Info@rfaq.ca.
Where is the Quebec Business Women's Award available?
The Quebec Business Women's Award program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Quebec Business Women's Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Quebec Business Women's Award is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Quebec Business Women's Award?
Quebec Business Women's Award is funded by Quebec Business Women's Network (RFAQ)