One of Canada's biggest celebrations is music is back for a third year — and bigger than ever.
Billboard Canada Women in Music is a star-studded celebration of the powerful women of the music industry, shining a light on trailblazing musicians and executives and their stories.
This year's honourees will join an acclaimed roster of alumni including 2025's Women of the Year The Beaches, Trailblazer Cœur de pirate, Visionary Lights and many more. Charlotte Cardin, Alanis Morissette and Jessie Reyez were among the major honourees from the inaugural 2024 edition. They will also join a talented list of leaders from throughout every sector of Canadian music on the Billboard Canada Women in Music Industry Spotlight list.
“Billboard Canada Women in Music spotlights the driving forces pushing music forward,” says Elizabeth Crisante, Chief Commercial Officer of Billboard Canada. “This celebration is integral to our industry as we celebrate the executives and musicians who inspire us every day.”
After receiving the top honour last year at Billboard Canada Women in Music, The Beaches went on to win the Global Force Award presented by Billboard Canada and FACTOR at this year's Billboard Women in Music ceremony in Los Angeles, becoming the first band to receive the honour. With tributes from Elton John, Kid Cudi and Greta Van Fleet, the moment was described as a "dream come true" for the breakout rock band.
Canada's own Tate McRae was also honoured at Billboard Women in Music in Los Angeles this year with the Hitmaker Award, after powering through 2025 as the year's top charting artist in Canada, ahead of megastars like Drake and The Weeknd.
Nominations are now open for Billboard Canada Women In Music 2026. To apply, fill out this submission form.
Applicants are encouraged to fill out the form for themselves, for their peers, for employees at their organization, or for anyone they think is worthy of recognition.
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Don’t miss the chance to put Canada’s most deserving music leaders in the spotlight — nominations close on August 28, 2026.
