Nominations are still open for the Mountain View and Neighbours’ Women in Business Awards, and a local leader is encouraging residents to recognize a Clearwater County difference-maker.
Now in its third year, the awards recognize female business leaders across Mountain View, Kneehill and Clearwater counties, as well as surrounding towns and villages.
Clearwater County Reeve Jordon Northcott says the awards are important because opportunities to formally recognize the work of deserving women don’t come around often.
“In the past, there haven’t been enough people truly recognized for the work they do in the community,” says Northcott. “This event recognizes women, and there are so many who do so much.”
Northcott says women make significant contributions across the county every day, whether in trades, agriculture, business or community leadership. He encourages residents to nominate anyone they feel is deserving.
Clearwater County Reeve Jordon Northcott speaking to why its important to get nominations in for the Mountain View and Neighbours Women in Business Awards
Nominations can be submitted in several categories, including business, agriculture, energy and community leadership.
New this year is the Rising Star category, which recognizes future leaders.
“The Rising Star category pertains to youth 17 and under,” Northcott explains. “It recognizes women and girls for innovation, community spirit and those who go above and beyond for the communities they live in.”
A delegation from the awards gala, including sponsorship co-ordinator Debora Rice-Salomons, is scheduled to appear before Clearwater County council on Feb. 10.
Rice-Salomons says the event coincides with the 115th International Women’s Day on March 8.
Northcott, who plans to attend the 2026 event, says last year’s gala drew more than 250 people, including provincial ministers, federal MPs and mayors and reeves from across the three counties.
West Country businesswoman Tanya Koshowski was among the keynote speakers at the 2025 Mountain View and Neighbours Women in Business Awards gala. (Mountain View and Neighbours Women in Business Awards)
He adds, those who wish to get tickets for the event should do so soon, and those are available on eventbrite.
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Nominations close Feb. 20. and you can get your nomination in on the Mountain View and Neighbours website.
This year’s event is set for March 6 at the Pomeroy in Olds.
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