MISSION STATEMENT

The CWE Industry Gala is dedicated to inspiring and empowering the next generation of women entrepreneurs to transform their visions into powerful brands that drive meaningful impact. By celebrating North America's largest brands for their contributions to social and economic progress, we set the stage for founders and entrepreneurs to learn from excellence and innovation.

Our mission goes beyond recognition—we create pathways to opportunity. Through curated connections, access to funded programs, and exclusive opportunities to engage with powerful leaders, we equip women entrepreneurs with the tools, social capital, and inspiration needed to break barriers and lead boldly. Together, we’re shaping a future where women-led ventures thrive and redefine the entrepreneurial landscape.

The CWE's awards program is a prestigious industry event experience that recognizes and honours Canada's leading companies' influential programs, campaigns, and CSR initiatives that have paved the way for a more equal and diverse ecosystem for women in business.

The event connects successful women in business, agencies, influencers, aspiring entrepreneurs, creators and media in one place to take groundbreaking action to advance businesses and their leaders forward.

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BRANDS INSPIRING ENTREPRENEURS
TO LEAD WITH IMPACT & INNOVATION

2024 RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED

CWE INDUSTRY AWARDS GALA SHIFTING TO MAY 2026

Now more than ever, entrepreneurs and founders across the country need our support. With the ever-changing business landscape, SCA has chosen to focus on producing a national tour with our not-for-profit partner, PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise, and together are sitting more women at the table - at no cost - so they can put their money where their businesses need it most.

Our focus for 2025 is being there for women entrepreneurs across Canada and we will be back to celebrate North America’s leading brands and the impact they’re making on their platforms at the CWE Industry Awards Gala in 2026.

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An industry-wide shift that calls for action from leading brands and successful women to elevate the women before and after them.

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INDUSTRY AWARDS

Super connector to brands & companies on a mission towards a more inclusive & empowered future.

An extraordinary one-of-a-kind industry event experience that recognizes and honours top leading Canadian companies and their influential programs, campaigns and CSR initiatives that have paved the way for a more equal and diverse ecosystem.

The in-person event creates the space for new possibilities to forge new partnerships, industry connections and introductions to heart-centred and mission-driven business leaders, agencies, influencers, aspiring entrepreneurs, creators and media in one place.

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