Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch 2025

Nominations are open for Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch 2025, recognizing Black women in Canada who have achieved milestones and made an impact in their communities. The Black Pearls Gala will feature awardees, with categories including Business/Entrepreneurship, Professional, Arts & Media, Promising Youth, and Sports. The deadline for nominations is March 28, 2025, and the gala takes place on October 25, 2025.

Recognition as part of Canada's Top 100 Black Women to Watch; feature at the Black Pearls Gala.

Any Black woman in Canada making a significant impact or igniting change and innovation in her field or community can be nominated. Self-nominations are welcome; previous winners cannot be nominated again.

Nominations are submitted to recognize eligible individuals. self-nominations are allowed.