The WESK Gala provides an opportunity to recognize outstanding woman entrepreneurs with entrepreneur awards, while also celebrating the achievements of all entrepreneurs in our province.
Celebration of Achievement Award Alumni
The Celebration of Achievement Award pays tribute to an exceptional female entrepreneur who has built a business in Saskatchewan with a significant impact on the economy and the community. This entrepreneur is an inspirational leader and a role model for women in business.
Adele Buettner (2024)
President/Owner, AgriBiz Communications Corp
Natasha Vandenhurk (2023)
CEO, Three Farmers Foods
Andrea Hansen (2022)
President, Sutton Benefits & Pension
Christine Hrudka (2021)
Pharmacy Owner, Pharmacy First LifeBridge & Pharmacy First on 8th
Katherine Regnier (2020)
CEO & Founder, Coconut Software
Jess Tetu (2019)
Serial Entrepreneur
Rachel Mielke (2018)
CEO and Founder, Hillberg and Berk
Celebration of Achievement Recipient Spotlight Videos
Celebration of Achievement Recipient – Natasha Vandenhuk (May 2023)
Celebration of Achievement Recipient – Andrea Hansen (May 2022)
Celebration of Achievement Recipient – Christine Hrudka (May 2021)
Celebration of Achievement Recipient – Katherine Regnier (May 2020)
Celebration of Achievement Recipient – Jess Tetu (May 2019)
Celebration of Achievement Recipient – Rachel Mielke (May 2018)
2020 marked the year of WESK’s 25th Anniversary, and as such, a special 25th Anniversary ceremony was planned. Because of this, there were no awards outside of the Celebration of Achievement Award.