Too often, leadership lists focus on rising stars, overlooking the executives, entrepreneurs and changemakers who are thriving at 50 and beyond. The CEO Magazine’s Top 50 Women Over 50, in partnership with CONTEXT Studios and Broad Reach Communications, is here to change that. We’re celebrating Canada’s most impactful female leaders who are proving that success isn’t bound by age – it’s amplified by it.

From corporate boardrooms to thriving startups, social enterprises to creative powerhouses, women over 50 continue to break barriers, redefine leadership and leave a lasting impact. If this sounds like you – or someone you know – we want to hear about it.

Why participate?

Being a selected nominee of our Top 50 Women Over 50 means:

• Recognition: You will occupy a highly coveted spot on our Top 50 Women Over 50 feature content as well as amplification across our social channels.
• Reach: Connect with business leaders on both the national and global stage.
• Impact: Your journey and wisdom will inspire rising leaders.
• Alignment: You’ll share the virtual stage with a network of like-minded, powerhouse women.

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Why now?

Age has long been an invisible barrier in business, but the narrative is shifting. Mounting research demonstrates that companies led by experienced women often outperform their competitors, bringing strategic insight, resilience and long-term vision to the table.

Despite this, female leaders over 50 remain underrepresented in high-profile recognition lists. It’s time to change that. By spotlighting their achievements, we’re proving that leadership has no expiration date.

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking Canadian women over 50 who are:

• Disruptors: Pioneering new ways of thinking and leading in their industry.
• Changemakers: Using their experience and influence to make a lasting impact.
• Mentors: Empowering others, especially women in their 20s, 30s and 40s, to understand that success is a journey – not a race.
• Innovators: Breaking new ground, embracing new challenges and shaping the future.

Whether you’re leading a major corporation, running a successful startup, driving policy change or making waves in the arts, your achievements deserve recognition.

How to apply

Applying is easy. Simply head to www.theceomagazine.com/top-50-women-over-50/ and answer a few short questions about your journey and achievements.

This is your moment to reflect on your impact and share it with a community that values your leadership. Here’s what you’ll need to share:

• Your leadership: How have you demonstrated leadership and inspired others in your organization, industry or community, particularly after 50?
• Your impact: What lasting impact have you made in your field, and how have you mentored or empowered future leaders, particularly after 50?
• Your legacy: What initiatives have you championed to create lasting change after 50, and what legacy do you hope to leave?
• Your advice: What key lessons have you learned from setbacks, particularly after 50, and what insights and advice would you offer to the next generation of female leaders, aspiring to make a meaningful impact in their careers?
  

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The process

Each application will be carefully reviewed to ensure we recognize women who are making a real and lasting impact. Our National Advisory Board will help identify the most inspiring candidates, ensuring this list truly reflects the women who are shaping Canada’s future on their own terms.

To see how our National Advisory Board will be evaluating your application, download the Top 50 Women Over 50 submission guide here.

Take the spotlight

Experience is the best teacher, so who better to lead the way than women like you who have spent decades shaping industries, breaking barriers and inspiring change? Apply today.