TORONTO, June 5, 2001 -- The Joseph L. Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the tenth anniversary year of the Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2001. The deadline is June 15, 2001. Previous recipients of this prestigious awards program include Jane Tattersall, President, Tattersall Sound Inc., Linda Butler, President & CEO, Kidzpace Interactive Inc., Dianne Waterhouse, President, Round Top Window Products Inc., Ann Kaplan, President & CEO, Medicard Finance Inc. and Gloria Parsons, President & CEO, Chancellor Park Inc.

The Awards are an annual initiative of the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. This unique program recognizes outstanding women entrepreneurs and is consistent with the school's mandate to develop and recognize Canadian business leaders.

"In today's increasingly diverse and complex economy, it is entrepreneurial thinking that drives the success of Canadian businesses," says Roger Martin, Dean, Joseph L. Rotman School of Management. "It is critical that outstanding entrepreneurs are encouraged and acknowledged as important contributors to the Canadian business community. We are particularly excited in 2001, as this is the tenth year of the program, and we have many exciting things planned to recognize this milestone."

A candidate for this award has, for at least three years, owned a business registered in Canada (not a franchise). Her ownership must be at least equal to any of the other owners and if the company is public, she must be the founder and an active member of the management team. She earns her primary income from that 1business, is responsible for its day-to-day management, and is a model of entrepreneurship! Self-nominations are accepted.

Awards are given in five categories including Start-Up, Lifetime Achievement, Innovation, Impact on Local Economy and Export.

For more information about the nomination process call: In Toronto: 416- 923-1688 or 1-800-354-3303. Fax: 416-923-2862, E-mail: awards@cweya.com or visit our website at www.cweya.com.

These awards are presented by The Bank of Montreal in partnership with the National Post, Women's Television Network (WTN), Ford Motor Company of Canada, Export Development Corporation, Chatelaine Magazine, supported by James Ireland Design Inc., Deloitte & Touche, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, Industry Canada and Tiffany & Co.

Ken McGuffin
Media Relations Officer
Rotman School of Management
Voice: (416) 946-3818
E-mail: mcguffin@rotman.utoronto.ca

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