Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is proud to announce the three finalists for the inaugural WGOB Board Leadership Excellence Award. The winner will be honoured live at the 5th annual WGOB Summit Toronto on May 11, 2026, at The Quay (Toronto Board of Trade).
“As we mark ten years and beyond for WGOB and our fifth annual Summit, this inaugural award recognizes the progress we’ve made in amplifying women’s voices in the boardroom,” said Dr. Deborah Rosati, Founder & CEO of Women Get On Board Inc.
After careful consideration, the Selection Committee, comprising of Alyssa Barry, Lynn Beauregard, Ivy Lumia, Cathy Logue, and Vinny Bhathal, selected three finalists who best exemplify the award’s three core pillars: Board Leadership and Strategic Influence, Contribution to Modern Governance and Change, and Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.
The three finalists are:
Sara Gelgor, LLB LLM MBA ICD.D GCB.D GPC.D G.Dipl. CSR
Patricia McLeod, KC ICD.D MBA
Jennifer Quaglietta, P.Eng, MBA, ICD.D
Tara Armstrong, Partner at Southlea Group, will present the final award live at WGOB Summit Toronto on behalf of Southlea Group, the summit’s Promote Sponsor.
Read the full press release here: Women Get On Board Inc. Announces Three Finalists for the Inaugural WGOB Board Leadership Excellence Award
