Isabelle Dion, 2021 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards finalist
Boost Affaires inc. is proud to announce that our CEO Isabelle Dion has been nominated as a finalist for Eastern Canada in the “Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub Micro-Business” category of the RBC Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Awards 2021. RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards are major prizes recognizing our nation’s women entrepreneurs. Now entering their 29th year, the awards are an initiative of Women of Influence, an award-winning organization dedicated to the advancement of Canadian women.
Among thousands of nominations, 23 finalists from across the country were chosen based on seven award categories. The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub Micro-Business Award is presented to an entrepreneur who demonstrates good growth and owns and operates a small business with an environmental impact and annual revenue of less than $1 million. Representing the Eastern Region, Isabelle Dion is one of three regional finalists to be selected in this category.
Boost Affaires is a consulting firm offering professional B2B telephone prospecting and qualified appointment scheduling services. The company is dedicated to creating lasting business relationships and generating new opportunities for its clients. Boost Affaires is the ultimate growth accelerator for sales and business development.
“It is with a lot of pride that I receive this honor. This achievement marks an important step for me, after working 14 years in building my company. It motivates me to pursue my dreams and my vision for Boost Affaires even further. It is a privilege I never thought I would receive one day, to be recognized among women entrepreneurs in Canada! I share this honor with my team and my collaborators who are an integral part of our recipe for success. Having a global vision for Boost Affaires Inc. allows me to believe that anything is possible! – says Isabelle Dion, CEO of Boost Affaires Inc.
The winners will be announced and celebrated at the 29th Annual Awards Gala on Wednesday, November 17. As last year, the audience will once again attend the gala virtually. The evening’s festivities and awards ceremony, which will be streamed live around the world, will put the spotlight on all of these outstanding Canadian women entrepreneurs.
The RBC Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Awards recognize women entrepreneurs across Canada who are making significant and outstanding contributions to the local, nationwide or global economy. The nominees share a strong entrepreneurial vision and an incredible determination to pursue their dreams. These awards honor women entrepreneurs from three major regions of Canada: Eastern, Central and Western. All nominees were required to submit an extensive portfolio that was reviewed and evaluated by a panel of leading business experts and subjected to due diligence by KPMG.
“This year, we received a record number of submissions and are proud to spotlight the accomplishments of our 2021 award finalists,” said Alicia Skalin, Co-CEO of Women of Influence. These women entrepreneurs have shown outstanding capacity for inovation in the face of adversity, and we couldn’t be more excited to share their journey across the country.”
The RBC Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Awards 2021 are brought to you by RBC. Sponsors include the Knowledge Portal for Women in Entrepreneurship, RBC and our official due diligence partner, KPMG.
About RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards
The RBC Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Awards are the most significant awards in the business world to honor our women entrepreneurs on a national scale. The awards are an initiative of Women of Influence, an award-winning organization dedicated to the progress of women worldwide.
About Women of influence international
Currently in its 27th year, Women of Influence is one of North America’s leading organizations providing solutions for gender equality in the workplace and the progress of women. Through its international activities, digital media, awards and consulting services, Women of Influence engages with a diversified community of professional women and men in Canada and abroad each year. By sharing inspiring ideas and insights on key issues and creating opportunities to connect, we are making a difference for women today. Our flagship programs include the Top 25 Women of Influence Awards and the RBC Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Awards. For more information, you can visit www.womenofinfluence.com.
For any further information, feel free to reach us at:
Amélie Roy, Executive Assistant, 819 340-0004, #207, aroy@boostaffaires.com
Joanie Roy, Communication Project Manager, 819 340-0004, #208, jroy@boostaffaires.com
Amanda Kruzich, Women of influence, 416 456-8633, akruzich@womenofinfluence.ca
