The Journey Awards 2025

Recognizing immigrant women+ in STEM and business who exemplify excellence in leadership, innovation, and community service across Canada.

Nominate
Apply
A woman with long wavy brown hair, wearing a white blazer over a black top, sitting on a black chair, in a modern office setting with glass walls.
A woman with braided hair and a black sleeveless top, holding a magazine with a feather on the cover, standing by a window in a tall building.
A woman with long brown hair and light skin sitting at a white table with a laptop decorated with cartoon stickers, wearing a black blazer and white top, in front of a large window.
A woman with short, curly brown hair smiling, wearing a black lace top, a striped blazer, a gold necklace with a round pendant, and pearl earrings, standing in front of a frosted glass wall.
A woman with blonde hair and glasses smiling in front of a chalkboard filled with scientific and mathematical formulas.
A woman with short curly hair wearing a yellow blazer and light blue top holding a rose gold iPad, standing in front of a plain beige wall.

Subscribe for updates

〰️

Subscribe for updates 〰️

Get notified when 2026 nominations open

The annual Journey Awards are coming soon. Sign up now to be the first to know!

Celebrating Canada’s outstanding immigrant women+ in STEM & business

Despite systemic barriers, immigrant women+ in STEM continue to demonstrate strength, creativity, and leadership in their personal and professional lives.

The Journey Awards shine a light on these extraordinary women+, celebrating their achievements and honouring them as role models for the next generation.

Nominate
Apply
Two women standing side by side with arms crossed, smiling at the camera in a professional setting, with a whiteboard behind them.

Celebrating your impact while supporting your future growth

Recognition is just the beginning. As a winner or finalist, you’ll gain lasting visibility, meaningful connections, and support for the next chapter of your story.

Exclusive in-person event

Join fellow winners, finalists, and the TGC team for an intimate, in-person celebration.

award-2 Created with Sketch Beta.

Feature on the Journey Awards page

Giving you an evergreen platform to share your story with a wider audience.

Video showcasing your story

Featuring interviews and BTS moments from our in-person event.

Global visibility across social

We’ll showcase you on social media to help amplify your voice and inspire others.

A woman with short curly black hair smiling, wearing a black and white striped shirt and small earrings.
A woman smiling with long dark hair, wearing a blue blouse, gold hoop earrings, and a necklace, standing indoors near a large window.

Am I eligible for the Journey Awards?

We welcome both community and self-nominations. The Awards are open to anyone who:

  • Self-identifies as a woman or non-binary person
  • Is trained in a STEM field
  • Is an immigrant, newcomer, permanent resident, or refugee to Canada

Nominees should also demonstrate:

  • Resilience, strength, and innovation in their field
  • A proven track record of leadership and community service
  • Excellence in their work that paves the way for others to follow
Nominate
Apply

Meet the 2024 Journey winners & finalists

Ontario Journey Award Winner

A woman standing next to a tall sign for the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers at an event, with a cityscape visible through large windows in the background.


  • Monishola is a leader in nuclear technology, driving innovation to support Canada's net-zero goal by 2030 through her research on molten salts and their behavior in advanced nuclear reactors. In addition to her groundbreaking work at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), she actively fosters gender diversity in STEM through her leadership roles in initiatives like the CNSC Women in STEM network and the North America Young Generation in Nuclear. Monishola's dedication to advancing nuclear technology and supporting women in the industry highlights her exceptional leadership and commitment to community service.

    Find Monishola Aransiola on LinkedIn HERE

British Columbia Journey Winner

Close-up photo of a young woman with black hair, smiling, wearing earrings, and a dark top.

  • Dr. Ly Vu, a professor at UBC and Canada Research Chair, is a groundbreaking cancer researcher recognized with prestigious awards, including the V Foundation Women Scientists Innovation Award and the Terry Fox New Investigator Award. As an immigrant from Vietnam, she is a dedicated mentor, academic advisor for the International Vietnamese Academics Network, and advocate for women and underrepresented minorities. Dr. Vu also serves on UBC's EDI Advisory Committee and was featured as one of 25 “Women Leaders in Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine” on Parliament Hill.

    Find Dr. Ly Vu on LinkedIn HERE

Québec Prix Journey Winner

A woman with curly dark hair smiling, wearing a black top and a necklace, standing in front of a light-colored, paneled background.

  • Cette finaliste incarne l’innovation et le leadership en ingénierie. Arrivée au Québec en 1996 pour poursuivre des études à Polytechnique Montréal, elle s’est spécialisée dans la recherche acéricole, devenant l’une des pionnières dans l’optimisation énergétique des évaporateurs et le développement de systèmes de traitement de l’eau d’érable directement à la ferme—une avancée majeure dans un secteur traditionnellement masculin.

    Depuis 2019, elle contribue à la formation des futures générations d’ingénieur·es, enseignant la mécanique des fluides, le transfert thermique et l’instrumentation. Plus récemment, elle s’intéresse à l’éthique de l’intelligence artificielle en éducation. Son engagement communautaire se traduit par sa participation à des ateliers scientifiques pour les jeunes et son rôle actif dans un comité de vigilance et de bien-être universitaire.

    Avec près de 28 ans d’expérience, son parcours illustre la persévérance et l’impact des femmes immigrantes dans les STEM, inspirant ainsi les générations futures.

    Retrouvez Alfa Arzate sur LinkedIn ICI

View full list of finalists
A woman with long dark hair, wearing a light blue button-up shirt, standing in front of a brick wall and a white wall.

Your journey deserves to be celebrated

Step into the spotlight or shine it on someone who inspires you. 

Take 5-10 minutes to nominate yourself, a peer, friend, mentor, or community member who deserves recognition and support.

Nominate
Apply