This April the Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade will host the 17th Annual Women in Business Awards, sponsored by National Bank. This event celebrates the strength, vision, and achievements of women shaping the future of our region. 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. Stay tuned for a high-profile keynote speaker announcement!
“These finalists represent the strength, resilience and leadership that define our business community. Each of them is driving innovation, creating opportunity and lifting others as they rise. We are proud to celebrate their impact and the example they set for the next generation of women leaders,” said Joslyn Young, Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade CEO.
2026 Women in Business Awards Finalists are:
Entrepreneur – Large Business
Holly Halford, Blossoms & Roots Childcare
Maxime Spakowski, Ferro Building Systems Inc.
Zohra Sarwari, Afghan Kitchen and Zarak
Entrepreneur – Small Business
Andrea Kloegman, Safe Sweat Fitness Ltd.
Dr. Kimberly Huynh, Paradise Chiropractic Health and Wellness Clinic
Raman Dhaliwal, WR Mattress Gallery
Professional
Dr. Balbir Gurm, Network to Eliminate Violence in Relationships (NEVR) Society
Dr. Funmilola Iyiola, Trending Business and Project Management Consulting
Paula Bude, Love This Therapy
Not-for-Profit Leader
Heather Lynch, Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver
Louise Taylor, Brella Community Services Society and Crescent Housing Society
Meghan Neufeld, Baby Go Round
Corporate Leader
Cari Watson, Westland Insurance
Hermina Khara, Odgers
Maria Hussain, Oberoi Group
Emerging Leader
Dione Costanzo, Dione Costanzo Events and Marketing
Nicole Heidari, SWR Drain Service Ltd.
Suhana Gill, Kwantlen Polytechnic University and CBC
Social Trailblazer
Andie van der Eerden, Running on Faith Project
Noemi Victorino, Harvest for Hope
Reetinder Kaur, Providence Research Vancouver and SFU Surrey
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