WESK Gala Awards Alumni
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
2023 Awards Alumni
Celebration of Achievement Award
Natasha Vandenhuk (Three Farmers Foods)
Community Involvement Award
Valerie Sluth (Praxis Consulting)
Indigenous Entrepreneur Award
Christine Marie (Awaise Boutique)
Growth & Expansion Award
Erin Kinder (Kinder Surprises Antiques)
Innovation Award
Melanie Morrison (BetterCart Analytics)
Resilience Award
Serese Selanders (SolusGuard)
2022 Awards Alumni
Celebration of Achievement Award
Andrea Hansen (Sutton Benefits & Pension)
Community Involvement Award
Charmaine Panko (Panko Collaborative Law and Mediation)
Indigenous Entrepreneur Award
Leanne Bellegarde (Akawe Technologies)
Growth & Expansion Award
Jolene Watson (Clarity Coaching & Development)
Innovation Award
Christine Beck (Waggle Mail)
Resilience Award
Marian & Amanda Perrot (1st Choice Graphics Inc)
2021 Awards Alumni
Celebration of Achievement Award
Christine Hrudka (Pharmacy First LifeBridge & Pharmacy First on 8th)
Community Involvement Award
Jennifer Denouden (Avana)
Indigenous Entrepreneur
Jennifer Dubois (Miyosiwin Salon Spa)
Innovation Award
Monique Simair (Maven Water and Environment)
Resilience Award
Heather Monaghan (Helping Hands Care Group)
2020 Awards Alumni
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.
Celebration of Achievement Award
Katherine Regnier (Coconut Software)
2019 Awards Alumni
Celebration of Achievement Award
Jess Tetu (Serial Entrepreneur)
Community Involvement Award
Shelly Gordon (Uniglass Plus Ziebart, 6th Avenue Carwash)
Innovation Award
Alisha Esmail (Road Coffee)
Growth & Expansion Award
Colleen Haussecker (Canadian Organic Spice & Herb Co.)
2018 Awards Alumni
Celebration of Achievement Award
Rachel Mielke (Hillberg and Berk)
Emerging Entrepreneur Award
Meagan Barabash (Bravo Dance Co.)
Innovation Award
Brooke Longpre (Sound Solar Systems)
Growth & Expansion Award
Jordana Jacobson (Cravings Maternity-Baby-Kids)