TechImpact CEO, Cathy Simpson is being recognized as one of the 2023 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners by the Women’s Executive Network in the Canada’s Most Powerful CEOs category.
WXN (Women’s Executive Network) and its partners proudly announce the 2023 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners, recognizing 103 women across Canada who make a transformational difference in their fields and actively shape a more inclusive future, especially in underrepresented areas.
“My career has been dedicated to propelling Atlantic Canada’s tech sector forward, promoting women and diversity in STEM, and building an innovation ecosystem that drives businesses onto a global stage. It’s been a privilege to do this work with so many incredible visionaries and I am grateful for this award recognition of WXN Top 100 Most Powerful Women,” said Cathy Simpson, CEO of TechImpact, and Board Chair of New Brunswick Innovation Foundation.
The 2023 winners will be celebrated in person at the 21st annual Top 100 Awards Gala, hosted at the Fairmont Royal York Toronto on November 30.
“It takes a powerful woman to lead like a legend in her field, organization or community, and it takes a powerful woman to empower those around her to do the same,” said Sherri Stevens, Owner and CEO of WXN. “This year’s winners embody that power, giving us hope when we need it most, setting new bars and changing the status quo. They are legends celebrated not just for the things they do, but also how they touch the lives of others.”
The Top 100 Awards span the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, with the winners selected by WXN's Diversity Council of Canada. The awards are presented to remarkable women in 12 categories:
Canadian Tire Community Impact
Canada’s Most Powerful CEOs, presented by Postmedia
C-Suite Executives
Amex Emerging Leaders
Compass Rose Entrepreneurs
Executive Leaders
RBC Future Launch Future Leaders
Professionals
BMO STEM
CPKC Skilled Trades
Women of Courage, presented by Richardson Wealth
WXN Hall of Fame
That legacy includes iconic Top 100 winners such as The Honourable Rona Ambrose, former leader of Canada’s Official Opposition in the House of Commons; Dr. Makaziwe Mandela, global activist, head of the House of Mandela and the daughter of Nelson Mandela; The Honourable Dr. Jean Augustine, the first African-Canadian woman elected to the House of Commons; Melissa Grelo, co-host of CTV’s The Social; Michele Romanow, tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist; and Susan Aglukark, award-winning musician.
For a full list of winners, please visit https://wxnetwork.com/page/2023Top100AwardWinners.
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About WXN
WXN (Women’s Executive Network), a member-based organization, is North America’s #1 and only organization that meaningfully propels and celebrates the advancement of professional women at all levels, in all sectors, and of all ages. WXN delivers this advancement through training, events, mentoring, networking, and award and recognition programs for members and partners. WXN operates in Canada and the U.S. For media inquiries or to arrange an interview with Sherri Stevens, please contact: Garry Atkinson, Research & Analytics Manager gatkinson@wxnetwork.com.
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