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Announcing DMZ's 2025 Women of the Year

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DMZ’s Women of the Year: 2025

Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of celebrating brilliant women shaping the future of tech and business in Canada, and this year is no different. The impact of these outstanding women is undeniable, and their ambition is unstoppable. In honour of International Women’s Day, we're proud to recognize the trailblazers, innovators, and changemakers who are redefining what’s possible.

With nominations from coast to coast, this year’s Women of the Year award highlights an exceptional group of leaders who are driving meaningful change. Whether they’re leading game-changing startups, driving innovation at the highest levels of industry, or championing impact-driven initiatives, these women are setting new standards of excellence and inspiring the next wave of talent.

A huge congratulations to all the nominees and recipients for their achievements!

We’d also like to extend our thanks to the Women Innovation Summit Steering Committee for their crucial role in shaping this process. Their commitment to ensuring a fair, inclusive, and diverse review is central to the integrity of the Summit.

Join us in celebrating DMZ’s 2025 Women of the Year:

Meet the winners of DMZ's Women of the Year

Bobbie Racette

Founder & CEO, Virtual Gurus

Emmanuelle Coppinger

Managing Director, Front Row Ventures

Kayla Isabelle

CEO, Startup Canada

Lisa Zarzeczny

Co-Founder & CEO, Elevate

Melisa Ellis

Founder & CEO, Nobellum

Noura Sakkijha

CEO & Co-Founder, Mejuri

Rachel Bartholomew

Founder, Hyivy Health and Femtech Canada

Sarah Stockdale

Founder and CEO, Growclass

Serena Nguyen

CEO & Founder, Evolve Advisory Services

Snita Balsara

Principal, BDC

DMZ’s Women of the Year award is made possible by Women Innovation Summit partners.

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EQ Bank logo
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Profitual logo
National Bank logo
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Expansion logo

Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy

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