Awards and Recognition

2022

EY Entrepreneur of the Year Special Citation

The EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards recognize excellence in Canadian entrepreneurship. EMBERS Founder and CEO, Marcia Nozick, received a Special Citation for Social Sustainability.

CANIE Seniorpreneur Award

The CANIE Awards (Canada Innovation & Entrepreneurship Awards) are a flagship program from the Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation’s with the goal of recognizing excellence in Canadian innovation and entrepreneurship. EMBERS Founder and CEO, Marcia Nozick, was recognized for the Seniorpreneur Award for Leadership and Innovation. 

2021

BC CEO Award for Lifetime Achievement

The BC CEO Awards recognizes five recipients across the province for their corporate leadership. EMBERS Founder and CEO, Marcia Nozick, was recognized in the Lifetime Achievement Category.

Stevie Award for Women in Business

The Stevie Awards are a global awards competition with participants from over 35 countries. Marcia Nozick and EMBERS won the prestigious Stevie Awards for Women in Business in three categories: EMBERS was recognized for Gold for the “Organization of the Year – Government or Non-Profit – More than 10 Employees” while Marcia received Gold for “Female Executive of the Year – Government or Non-Profit – 11-2,500 Employees” and Silver for “Woman of the Year – Government or Non-Profit”.

BC Achievement Foundation’s Community Award

With a mission to honour excellence and inspire achievement in BC, the BC Achievement Foundation’s Community Award recognizes the contributions of British Columbians in their quest to build stronger communities.

 

2020

Governor General’s Innovation Award

The Governor General’s Innovation Award celebrates excellence in entrepreneurial innovation across Canada. Marcia won this prestigious award in recognition of her entrepreneurial vision for EMBERS Staffing alongside five other outstanding Canadians.

Wendy McDonald Diversity Award for Entrepreneurial Innovation

The Wendy McDonald Entrepreneurial Innovation Awards are in recognition of Wendy McDonald, the first female Chair of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. Marcia won the award in celebration of her success founding and serving as the CEO of EMBERS.

2019

University of Manitoba Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Achievement

EMBERS Founder and CEO, Marcia Nozick, received the University of Manitoba Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Achievement which recognizes alumni who are at the top of their professional career and have previously received recognition from within their discipline.

2017

Business in Vancouver's Influential Women in Business Award

Each year, Business in Vancouver recognizes oustanding women business leaders within the community.

2016

YWCA Women of Distinction Award

The YWCA Women of Distinction Awards honours extraordinary women leaders and businesses. Marcia was recognized with this award in 2016 under the Community Champion category. 

2015

RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards - TPH Charitable Giving Award

EMBERS Founder CEO, Marcia Nozick, was recognized by the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards which celebrate excellence in Canadian entrepreneurship.

Women in Biz Network Social for Good Award

The Women in Biz Network Social for Good Awards recognizes excellence in women-led businesses. 

Vancouver Award for Excellence, Healthy City for All

The Healthy City for All Awards recognize the people who lead projects that create a thriving, healthy, and liveable city for everyone. 

2013

Trico Charitable Foundation Social EnterPrize Award

The Trico Charitable Foundation Social EnterPrize Award recognizes Canadian organizations demonstrating best practices, impact and innovation in social enterprise.

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