WEYA + WBOM

History

The Manitoba Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards (WEYA) celebrates women entrepreneurs from Manitoba. The Winnipeg Chapter of Women Business Owners of Manitoba (WBOM) is very proud of its history in hosting these awards. From the first award in September 1992, which was co-hosted with the Federal Business Development Bank (BDC), WBOM has taken pride in celebrating women entrepreneurs. The awards evening is an opportunity to recognize today’s pacesetters, who will stand as inspiring role models to tomorrow’s emerging business leaders. Each year this gala dinner honours the finalists and winners from across the province, whose energy and creativity represent the best of the entrepreneurial spirit.

2024 Winners

Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2024: Christa Guenther, Feast Cafe Bistro

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BIPOC Nominee Award: Christa Guenther, Feast Cafe Bistro

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Rural Award: Elizabeth Andree, Sunset Veterinary Care

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Emerging Business Award: Denise Turanli & Fran Hiebert, Lullaland Sensory

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Gig Economy Award: Lana Bakun, Kendrick’s Outdoor Adventures

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Contribution to the Community Award: Amanda Buhse, Coal and Canary

Award Categories

Recognizes a female business owner, who is equal partner or majority shareholder with a registered business in Manitoba operating for a minimum of two years as a fulltime operator.

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BIPOC Nominee Award

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Rural Nominee Award

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Gig-Economy Award 

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Emerging Business Award

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Contribution to Community Award

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Young Entrepreneur  (18-25 years) Award

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2025 

Nominations for WEYA 2025 will be open in the Spring. 

Click here to be notified by email when nominations are open.