WEYA
First established by WBOM in 1992 to elevate and showcase the great businesses in the province. WEYA (Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards) was established to highlight those businesses through the yearly awards gala.
WEYA continues to present the awards through the Winnipeg Women's Community to honor the many fantastic women in our province.
WEYA
2025
WEYA 2025 Winners
We are thrilled to announce this year's Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards (WEYA) winners!
To every finalist and winner: your energy, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit inspire our entire community. This is what our Winnipeg Women's Community is all about: lifting each other up, celebrating success, and creating connections that empower us all.
Please join us in congratulating our 2025 WEYA Winners:
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year - Kimberley Kiemeney, Kristan Jones & Jen Hiebert, Homecare Solutions for Everyone
Emerging Business Award - Megan Foster, Mosaic Engagement
Contribution to Community Award - Kimberley Kiemeney, Kristan Jones & Jen Hiebert, Homecare Solutions for Everyone
Young Entrepreneur Award - Amy Q Cooper, Studio Q Designs
2SLGBTQIA+ Award - Shauna Muldrew, Infinity Nutrition & Health Coaching
Rural Award - Shannon Dupont, Madeline's Closet
Lifetime Achievement Award - Julie Myers, The Floral Fixx
BIPOC Award - Kathy Tran-Riese, Kay Tran Eyewear
WEYA Awards
(Woman Entrepreneur of the Year)
The 2025 WEYA Finalists:
Amber Van den Broek - Amber van den Broek and Associates
Amy Cooper - Studio Q Designs Inc.
Andrea Katz - Best You Nutrition
Anita Ayame - AMDF Cleaning service inc.
Carmen Puente - Non-profit organization
Chantelle Dione - Chantelle Dione Photography
Dayna Zaharia - Zaharia Law
Deanna Langlois - Southwest Safety Consulting
Holly Derksen Sobering Old Church Bakery
Julie Myers - The Floral Fixx
Kathy Tran-Riese - KayTran Eyewear
Jen Hiebert, Kristan Jones, and Kimberley Kiemeney - Homecare Solutions for Everyone
Laura La Palme - L2 Marketing Custom Marketing Solutions
Marnie Courage - Enabling Access
Megan Foster - Mosaic Engagement
Melissa McIntosh - Hello Play Therapy
Natasha Kauenhowen - Lashed by Tash
Patricia Gómez - 12 Grapes
Rachel Teichroew - Bungalow Interior Design
Shannon Dupont - Madeline's Closet
Shauna Jurczak - Maples Academy of Dance
Shauna Muldrew - Infinity Nutrition & Health Coaching
Help us celebrate the 2025 Finalists on January 29, 2026 at the Winnipeg Art Gallery.
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
BIPOC Nominee Award: Christa Guenther, Feast Cafe Bistro
Rural Award: Elizabeth Andree, Sunset Veterinary Care
Emerging Business Award: Denise Turanli & Fran Hiebert, Lullaland Sensory
Gig Economy Award: Lana Bakun, Kendrick’s Outdoor Adventures
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.
Women Entrepreneur of the Year Award (Overall Annual Award)
BIPOC Nominee Award
Rural Nominee Award
LGBTQ+ Nominee Award
Gig-Economy Award
Emerging Business Award
Contribution to Community Award
Young Entrepreneur (18-35 years) Award
Lifetime Achievement Award