BMO Celebrating Women On Boards is an annual initiative that honours Canadian women who have made significant contributions to corporate governance and board leadership. Since its inception in 2020, the program has celebrated 28 women leaders, showcasing their commitment to promoting board diversity and excellence in governance.

Each year, BMO for Women and Women Get On Board recognize five outstanding women from across Canada who excel in and out of the boardroom—two from Western Canada, two from Central Canada, and one from Eastern Canada. Nominees are evaluated in four key areas:

1. Board Leadership
2. Board Effectiveness
3. Agent of Change for Board Diversity
4. Volunteer/Community Impact

Nominations are currently closed.

To commemorate Women Get On Board’s 10th anniversary in 2025, one previous BMO Celebrating Women On Boards honouree was selected to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award. Congratulations to BMO Celebrating Women On Boards Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Wendy Kei.

This prestigious honour recognizes one woman board leader who has profoundly influenced corporate governance and made significant contributions to the advancement of diversity in the boardroom. The award celebrates the commitment, impact, and influence of a previous BMO Celebrating Women On Boards honouree who continues to demonstrate exceptional board leadership and exemplify the program’s values.