Billboard Canada Announces 2025 Women in Music Honourees
Global music authority Billboard has announced the honourees for the 2025 Billboard Canada Women in Music Awards, taking place on Wednesday, October 1 at Rebel in Toronto
September 26, 2025, Toronto, ON — Global music authority Billboard has announced the honourees for the 2025 Billboard Canada Women in Music Awards, taking place on Wednesday, October 1 at Rebel in Toronto. Hosted by award-winning artist and TV personality Keshia Chanté, the star-studded evening will honour the most influential women and gender-diverse leaders in Canadian music with inspiring performances, awards and surprise appearances.
This year’s Women of the Year Award, presented by L’Oréal Paris, goes to The Beaches, the Toronto-born band whose meteoric rise has redefined Canadian rock on a global stage. With sold-out tours, hit singles dominating Canadian radio, and multiple music awards to their name, The Beaches are the first group in Billboard Canada history to receive this prestigious honour.
Other major awards include:
- Lights – Visionary Award presented by SiriusXM Canada
- Charlotte Day Wilson – Innovator Award presented by Interac
- Cœur de pirate – Trailblazer Award presented by Restylane Skinboosters
- WondaGurl – Producer of the Year presented by FACTOR Canada
- Julie Adam – Executive of the Year
- Noeline Hoffman – Breakthrough Award
- Julia Wolf – Global Rising Star
- Meg Symsyk – Champion Award
The Industry Spotlight list recognizes women making an impact throughout every sector of the Canadian music industry. The full list of executives honoured as part of Billboard Canada Women in Music 2025 can be found at ca.billboard.com/womeninmusic2025.
The ceremony will showcase live performances powered by SiriusXM, featuring Aqyila, Ruby Waters, Alexandra Stréliski and Cœur de pirate, plus special surprise appearances from additional performers and presenters, including some of the biggest names in music worldwide.
“Billboard Canada Women in Music is the country’s most important night in music,” said Richard Trapunski, Billboard Canada’s National Editor. “This year’s honourees embody fearless creativity, leadership and global impact. Their work is shaping Canadian music and influencing culture worldwide and we’re excited to get to celebrate them together.”
Billboard Canada Women in Music 2025 is supported by SiriusXM Canada, INK Entertainment, FACTOR Canada, Entripy, iHeartRadio Canada, Restylane Skinboosters, L’Oréal Paris, Interac, YSL Beauty, W Toronto, Masrawy, Hennessy, Ethereal Creators Design and Veuve Clicquot.
As Billboard’s global Women in Music platform continues to expand with events in the U.S., Italy, Korea and beyond, Canada’s honourees will be celebrated on a worldwide stage, with coverage amplified across Billboard’s international platforms, reaching more than 60 million readers monthly.
Event Details
- Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
- Location: Rebel, Toronto (11 Polson St, First Floor)
- Red Carpet: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Ceremony: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Media Accreditation
To request media access, please contact:
Jackson Turner
jturner@ca.billboard.com | +1 (289) 380-3982
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