2025 BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program Recipients Announced to Support Canadian Small Businesses

• Ten $10,000 grants awarded to help women-owned businesses make real financial progress 

TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2025 /CNW/ - BMO, in collaboration with Deloitte, today announced the 2025 recipients of its BMO Celebrating Women grant program--an initiative that empowers small business owners and entrepreneurs to make real financial progress. This year, BMO has awarded $100,000 in grants to ten Canadian women-owned businesses, fueling business growth and amplifying impact in communities nationwide.

"Women-owned businesses continue to drive change across every sector, and BMO is committed to helping power their progress," said Sharon Haward-Laird, Group Head, Canadian Commercial Banking and North American Integrated Solutions, BMO, and Executive Sponsor of BMO for Women. "This year's recipients exemplify innovation, resilience and community impact. We're proud to champion their momentum and help remove barriers to growth." 

"Deloitte is proud to support the BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program and the remarkable female entrepreneurs in Canada who are driving innovation, productivity, and economic growth," said Emmy Babalola, Partner, Deloitte. "Access to resources and support is vital for entrepreneurship, and this program provides women-owned businesses with the capital they need to scale their ventures and make a lasting impact in their communities. I am truly inspired by the exceptional caliber of women entrepreneurs recognized this year. Congratulations to each participant and finalist on your outstanding achievements."

The 2025 BMO Celebrating Women grant program Canada recipients are:

• Ameneh Madjd, British Columbia – https://www.d2type.com/
• Sasha Jardine, Ontario – https://stemargscot.com/
• Elizabeth Romo-Rábago, Alberta – https://www.ciclomanias.com/
• Nasim Naderi, Ontario – www.intocharge.com
• Natalie Gilson, Nova Scotia – https://www.piscesrpm.com/
• Bayonle Adebiyi, Alberta – www.scholarshipscafe.com
• Anna Hopaluk, Alberta – http://www.myfriendanna.ca/
• Nadine Woods, Ontario – www.mayanageneviere.com
• Samira Soltani, British Columbia – https://wirelesspnc.com/
• Rahila Kuyoro, Ontario – https://www.dhilla.com/

Each grant recipient receives $10,000, access to a BMO business advisor, and an invitation to a BMO Celebrating Women Summit in Toronto, connecting them with BMO leaders, strategic partners, and tailored resources to support their next stage of growth.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.bmoforwomen.com/en/grant/ 

About BMO Financial Group 
BMO Financial Group is the seventh largest bank in North America by assets, with total assets of $1.4 trillion as of July 31, 2025. Serving customers for 200 years and counting, BMO is a diverse team of highly engaged employees providing a broad range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management, global markets and investment banking products and services to 13 million customers across Canada, the United States, and in select markets globally. Driven by a single purpose, to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life, BMO is committed to driving positive change in the world, and making progress for a thriving economy, sustainable future, and inclusive society. 

About Deloitte Canada

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.

Deloitte provides industry-leading consulting, audit and assurance, tax, advisory and managed services to nearly 90% of the Fortune Global 500^® and thousands of private companies. We bring together world-class capabilities, insights, and services to address clients' most complex business challenges. 

Deloitte LLP, an Ontario limited liability partnership, is the Canadian member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited. Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee, and its network of member firms, each of which is a legally separate and independent entity. Please see www.deloitte.com/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited and its member firms.

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