Community-Impact-Award

Community Impact Award

This person is known as a volunteer who selflessly dedicates their time to bring about positive change in their organization and/or community. She understands the significance of diversity and strives towards increasing equity to establish a level-playing field for under-represented groups. She creates an environment where everyone can express their true selves. Their volunteer efforts could include actively participating in fundraising activities, mentoring or teaching others on a voluntary basis, initiating and leading social programs, or spending a considerable amount of time contributing to social welfare programs to make a positive impact.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for consideration for the Businesswoman of the Year, individuals must:

  1. Live and work within fifty-five (55) kilometers radius of Ottawa Centre 
  2. Self-identify as a woman
  3. The community work undertaken must take place within the same geography so as to qualify for the award
  4. The community work must be unpaid (A paid Executive Director should apply under the Enterprise Leader category for example)

The criteria used to assess nominees for the Community Impact Award are community participation, community contributions, leadership, biography, and overall presentation.

Nominations close April 10, 2026

Selection Committee

The Businesswoman of the Year Awards selects reputable members of the Ottawa business community to assess nominees. The Selection Committee members play an important role in selecting the recipient by applying a weighted point system that ensures fairness and consistency.

If you are interested in becoming a Selection Committee member, please fill out a contact form on our Committee page.

Nominate Your Colleague

Do you know a female innovator, leader and visionary who lives and works in the NCR?

Recognize her achievements by nominating her for a BYA award.