
Quebec Business Women's Award
Last Update: July 29, 2025
QC, Canada
Honoring outstanding women entrepreneurs and leaders in Quebec business
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Other Support
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
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.
Activities funded
- Promotion of excellence and female leadership in business through the candidacy of entrepreneurs, leaders, executives, or business professionals.
Eligibility
- The competition is aimed at women entrepreneurs, leaders, executives, or professionals established in Quebec.
- The application must focus on an outstanding professional journey in a company located in Quebec.
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.
Contacts
Info@rfaq.ca
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