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 23 women leaders, showcasing their commitment to promoting board diversity and excellence in governance.

In honour of WGOB’s 10th anniversary in 2025, this year’s BMO Celebrating Women On Boards program will include a five-city tour to acknowledge the 2025 honourees and celebrate the achievements of women in corporate governance and leadership.

The national five-city tour will include the following events:

Vancouver, October 7 | Register here
Calgary, October 8 | Register here
Halifax, October 15 | Register here
Waterloo, October 21 | Register here
Toronto, October 28 | Register here

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 will be evaluated in four key areas:

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

Nominations are now open. To submit a nomination, please review the nomination guidelines and complete the official nomination form below. Submissions should take 15-20 minutes to complete. Nominations close August 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

To commemorate Women Get On Board’s 10th anniversary in 2025, one previous BMO Celebrating Women On Boards honouree will be selected to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.The BMO Celebrating Women On Boards Lifetime Achievement Award is a prestigious honour that 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.

Members of the WGOB community are encouraged to vote online for a BMO Celebrating Women On Boards Lifetime Achievement Award recipient to help bolster their nomination. Voting forms will close on August 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET.