Description
She built something worth exporting, and then she did it. The Exporting & Beyond Borders Award recognizes mom entrepreneurs who have taken their Canadian business across borders, whether that's shipping products to the U.S., landing clients in the U.K., or building partnerships in markets they had to figure out from scratch. This isn't about being a multinational. It's about the founder who saw demand beyond Canada and found a way to meet it.
Requirements
- You are a mom entrepreneur who has started selling or operating outside of Canada
- You have real export activity, active sales, clients, partnerships, or distribution beyond our borders
- You've moved past the idea stage, this is about tangible steps taken, not plans in progress
- Your business is proof that Canadian-made products, services, or expertise have a market beyond home
Criteria
| Active export sales, clients, or distribution outside of Canada |
| A clear and intentional approach to entering or growing in international markets |
| Evidence of cross-border partnerships, distribution channels, or client relationships |
| Real operational experience navigating the challenges of exporting |
| A growth trajectory that demonstrates this is more than a one-time transaction |