We’re proud to announce the winners of the inaugural Advance: Women in Manufacturing Awards, recognizing exceptional leadership, impact, and contribution across Canada’s manufacturing sector.

Join us in person on May 6, 2026, in Toronto at the Advance: Women in Manufacturing Breakfast as we celebrate these leaders alongside peers from across the manufacturing community. Register by April 6 to take advantage of early bird pricing.

And the winners are…

Lifetime Achievement Award

Winner: Yajun (Carol) Jiang, Founder/President, Beneco Packaging | SoOPAK.com

Honourable Mention: Martine Simard Normandin, President and Founder, MuAnalysis

Leader of the Year Award

Winner: Bobbi Curran, VP, Honda of Canada Mfg.

Honourable Mention: Shannon Lynch Colbourne, President & CEO, Cape Breton Beverages

Emerging Leader of the Year Award

Winner: Rimpy Bhullar, Sales and Marketing Director, Ronik Inc. / Garry Machine Mfg. Inc.

Honourable Mention: Tania Ferlin, Director, Sustainability Advocacy, Husky Technologies

Plant Manager of the Year Award

Winner: Erica Porter, Plant Manager, Ardent Mills

Honourable Mention: Irene Preto, General Manager, Kruger Kamloops Pulp Mill

The event will feature meaningful networking, a keynote session, interactive discussions, and the formal presentation of the awards. Tickets are available for individuals, or you can reserve a table of six to attend with colleagues or clients.