Bold Woman Award
Canada 2026

Discover the Laureates
of the 2026 Canadian
Bold Woman Award

Bold ideas, fearless leadership and plenty of audacity: that's what the Bold by Veuve Clicquot Woman Awards are all about. Inspired by Madame Clicquot who pioneered techniques still defining Champagne today these awards celebrate an extraordinary lineup of change makers across Canada.

This year, the spotlight shines on two categories: the Bold Woman Award, recognising established entrepreneurs whose businesses have been driving change for more than five years, and the Bold Future Award, honouring emerging founders breaking new ground with fresh, innovative ideas.

On April 21st, during an exceptional evening held in Toronto, the two winners of the Bold Woman Award Canada 2026 were revealed. A look back at a memorable ceremony, where six remarkable finalists were celebrated before the winners of each category were announced.

Discover the laureates below!



Bold Woman Awards Canada 2025
Winner of the Bold Woman Award - Orlane Panet

CO-FOUNDER & CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER, MICROHABITAT 

Orlane Panet is co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of MicroHabitat, the world’s largest urban farming network operating across Canada, the United States and Europe. She is a visionary leader focused on integrating nature, community and responsible growth into cities. She works with real estate partners to transform rooftops and underused spaces into urban farms that improve biodiversity, reduce heat island effects and enhance tenant well-being. Committed to a People–Planet–Profit approach, MicroHabitat supports food security initiatives through partners such as Breakfast Club of Canada, No Kid Hungry and over 75 food banks. Orlane is recognized as a Top 25 Woman of Influence and an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year recipient and is a leading voice in sustainable real estate innovation. 

Veuve Clicquot Bold WOman Award Laureats Orlane Panet
Veuve Clicquot Winner of the Bold Future Award
Winner of the Bold Future Award - Venesse Lewis

FOUNDER, NIYA’S COILY WORLD  

Venesse Lewis is an award-winning author, entrepreneur and advocate empowering children within the Black community. She is the founder of Niya’s Coily World, a platform celebrating hair diversity and promoting self-love through storytelling and education. Her work addresses issues such as hair discrimination while helping children build confidence and embrace their natural hair. Through books and interactive workshops, she creates engaging experiences that encourage kids to celebrate their authentic selves. In just two years, she has reached over 400 children through school and library visits. She has also partnered with major hair care brands, secured retail placement with Winners (TJX), and spoken for organizations including Loblaws and the Black Business and Professional Association.

Bold Woman Award Finalists 2026

Bold Future Awards Finalists 2026

An award at the heart of a program

Bold by Veuve Clicquot is an international program born in 1972 and designed for greater inclusion, greater impact, and greater visibility for women business leaders.

Built around numerous moments of exchange and inspiration, Bold by Veuve Clicquot encourages generations of women to be ever bolder.

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"女性起業家への新たな贈り物として、ヴーヴ・クリコは2022年に、世界中の女性起業家を登録し、支援するする史上初の女性起業家データベースを立ち上げました。 そこには、文化的、地理的、技術的な境界はありません。 世界中のひとりひとりの女性起業家の未来のために、データの力を発揮しています。"