As a leader in supporting diverse women makers and creators in BC through our self-employment programs, DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society, along with sponsor CWB, want to celebrate these inspiring women entrepreneurs.
The CWB Women Makers & Creators Award, each valued at $1,000, are given to two exceptional women creators and/or makers who have:
- Possessed originality that are expressed through unique format of creativity business
- Demonstrated an understanding of market and customer needs
- Established strong skills/willingness to pursue and realize their business ideas.
- Presented the ability to network and embrace new ideas/feedback.
- Coordinated and organized possible resources to implement their business plan.
The awards are available to women creative businesses at any stage of operations, but preference will be given to new businesses under three years of operations in BC, and to start-up companies that are just preparing to launch. Previous participation in our CWB Business Incubator for Women Makers and Creators is not mandatory.
Applications are open! Deadline is August 27, 2021.