The Surrey & White Rock Women in Business Awards celebrate the strength, vision, and achievements of women shaping the future of our region. Now in its 17th year, this signature event shines a spotlight on Surrey and White Rock’s most dynamic business leaders – recognizing their innovation, leadership, and contributions to our communities.
More than an awards ceremony, this event is an inspiring gathering that motivates and empowers. Attendees will connect with some of the best and brightest women in business, gain valuable insights, and leave energized to pursue their own goals.
Join us as we honour trailblazers, celebrate success, and continue building a stronger, more inclusive business community.
Nominations are closed for 2025.
Award Categories
The Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade reserves the right to move a nomination into another category. Previous winners of the award may not be nominated again for a period of 3 years.
Entrepreneur (small business)
Is an owner or significant shareholder of any business with up to 20 employees
Entrepreneur (large business)
Is an owner or significant shareholder of any business with 20 or more employees
Corporate Leader
Holds a senior/executive level position in a public or private-owned business.
Professional
The nominee has a professional designation, i.e. accountant, notary, lawyer, engineer.
Not-for-Profit Leader
Nominee holds a paid position as CEO, Executive Director or senior manager.
Emerging Leader
This award identifies future leaders known for their innovative, meaningful contributions to the improvement of their profession and the efficiency of their workplace. Nominees in this category may hold entry to mid-level management positions.
Social Trailblazer
A founder or leader of an organization, initiative, or project that makes a significant social, economic, or environmental impact by building progressive and sustainable solutions to a complex issue facing our local community.
Criteria
- Work in Surrey/White Rock
- Leadership Skills
- Proven business acumen
Community involvement - Include ONE reference letter
- Must be either a Surrey/White Rock-based business or a member of the Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade
Submission
Please submit your nomination to:
Rhona Doria
101-14439 104 Avenue
Surrey, BC V3R 1M1
rhona@swrbot.com
P: 604.634.0344
Entrepreneur – Large Business
Farah Rattansi, My Empower Therapy
Entrepreneur – Small Business
Supneet Chawla, ACE Community College
Professional
Jasmin Dhanda, ProSport Health Centre Ltd.
Not-for-Profit Leader
Rhea Hubbard, Alex House
Corporate Leader
Andrea Roberts, RascalHR Systems Inc.
Emerging Leader
Arshita Saini, GluteNull
Social Trailblazer
Susan Bains, Equal Access Collective
- Arlene Dickinson – 2025
- Sophie Grégoire Trudeau – 2024
- Chantal Kreviazuk – 2023
- Jody Wilson-Raybould – 2022
- Yael Eisenstat – 2021
- Erin Brockovich – 2020
- Betsy Meyers – 2019
- Right Honourable Kim Campbell – 2018
- Margaret Trudeau – 2017
- Christine Day – 2016
- Right Honourable Justin Trudeau – 2015
- Marcella Szel – 2014
- Rebecca Legge – 2013
- Rose Keith – 2012
- Launi Skinner – 2011
- Kathleen Casprowitz – 2010
Sponsors
Speaker Sponsor
Supporting Sponsor
Ice Sculpture Sponsor
Award Sponsors
Community Sponsors
Media Sponsors
