Grab your boots and join us for one of our favourite summer traditions 🤠🌾
The is back on July 7 at Deane House for an evening of connection, conversation, and Stampede celebration with Calgary’s incredible professional community.
Whether you’re reconnecting with familiar faces or making new connections, this is the perfect way to kick off Stampede week ☀️
✨ Open to members, friends, colleagues, and male allies 🥂 Includes one drink ticket + light snacks 💛 Optional donations support the Women’s Health Research Hub
Spots are limited — register now and celebrate Stampede with the Axis Connects community!
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Join us for an important and empowering conversation on how life transitions — from pregnancy to menopause and beyond — shape our wellbeing, careers, leadership styles, and long-term success.
Featuring Dr. Jayna Holroyd-Leduc and Dr. Erin Brennand, this session will explore:
• Women’s health through different life stages
• Brain and cardiovascular health
• Emotional intelligence and resilience
• The realities of caregiving and leadership
• Actionable strategies to thrive personally and professionally
Whether you are navigating these transitions now, preparing for the future, or supporting others through them, this conversation will leave you with valuable insights to lead with authenticity and intention.
📍 Calgary Petroleum Club
📅 June 22, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🎟️ $50 (includes light refreshments)
Spaces are limited — register now to secure your spot.
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What an incredible afternoon at our Lunch with a Leader featuring Chief Katie McLellan.
An honest, insightful, and powerful conversation on leadership, public safety, and the importance of community-driven approaches to building a stronger, more resilient Calgary. We’re so grateful to Chief McLellan for sharing her experience and perspective with such openness.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special conversation, these intimate gatherings continue to be some of our most impactful.
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✨ Last week, we celebrated six extraordinary leaders at the 2026 Calgary Influential Women in Business Awards — and we’re still inspired by their stories.
This powerful tribute video captures the leadership, resilience, mentorship, and impact that each of this year’s honourees represents. Take a moment to watch the full 3-minute video — you won’t regret it. 👏
Congratulations again to our 2026 winners:
🏆 Lara Murphy – Small / Medium Enterprise
🏆 Saifa Koonar – Social Enterprise
🏆 Valerie Prather – Professional Services
🏆 Tara Lockyer – Large Enterprise
🏆 Vern Yu – Male Champion
🏆 Bonnie DuPont – Lifetime Achievement
A special thank you to our Impact Sponsor, AltaGas, for proudly presenting this year’s Winner Tribute Video and helping us honour these remarkable changemakers.
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🎙️ NEW EPISODE OUT NOW — Quiet Part Out Loud
This week, we’re joined by Valerie Prather, Partner at McCarthy Tétrault and the 2026 Calgary Influential Women in Business Award recipient for Professional Services.
From building a career in law, to mentoring the next generation, to honest conversations about ambition, family, and why diversity is a business advantage — Valerie shares powerful insights shaped by decades of leadership.
✨ A few standout moments:
• “Sometimes you just have to settle for the B.”
• Why women were leaving private practice
• Why diverse teams perform better
• What leadership really looks like over time
If you’re navigating growth, leadership, or building a meaningful career — this episode is for you.
🎧 Listen now — link in bio.
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🎉 Saddle up, Calgary — the 2026 Axis Connects Stampede Round Up is here! 🤠✨
We’re thrilled to host an unforgettable afternoon of connection, community, and celebration during Stampede season.
📍 Deane House, Calgary
📅 July 7, 2026
⏰ 11 AM - 2 PM
🎟 $40 per person
LINK IN BIO TO REGISTER!
Join us on the open-air patio for great conversations, new connections, and summer vibes. Everyone is welcome — including male allies, partners, friends, and colleagues.
✨ This year, we’re also proud to support the Women’s Health Research Hub. Guests will have the option to add a donation at checkout to help fund vital research, education, and resources advancing female reproductive healthcare in Alberta.
Let’s raise a glass to equity, leadership, and meaningful impact.
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Thank you to all of our 2026 Calgary Influential Women in Business Awards sponsors. Your support made this incredible evening of celebration possible — and more importantly, it helps power the ongoing work of Axis Connects to advance women in leadership.
Sponsorship of the CIWB Awards directly supports our year-round programming focused on leadership development, meaningful connections, and increasing access to board and executive opportunities.
Together, we are helping shape a future where women are recognized, empowered, and championed at every level.
We are sincerely grateful for your partnership and commitment to creating lasting impact.
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And that’s a wrap on an unforgettable evening celebrating leadership, courage, and progress.
Thank you to our sponsors, partners, honourees, and every guest who joined us tonight.
Additional thanks to our valued supporters:�National Bank, Transalta, Scotiabank�Suncor and many more.
Learn more about Axis Connects and our mission at
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✨ Just when we thought this night couldn’t get any better… one final surprise. 🎶
Please welcome The Tenors to the CIWB 2026 stage for a spectacular performance.
An unforgettable finale to a night celebrating leadership, excellence, and impact.
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Another round of applause for our final honourees of the evening. 👏
🏆 Large Enterprise Award – Tara Lockyer�
🏆 Male Champion Award – Vern Yu�
🏆 Lifetime Achievement Award – Bonnie DuPont
Thank you to our sponsors:�Royal Bank of Canada�CIBC�TD Bank Group
Tonight we celebrate leaders who are driving change, championing others, and leaving a lasting legacy.
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A round of applause for our first winners of the night! 👏
🏆 Small/Medium Enterprise Award – Lara Murphy
🏆 Social Enterprise Award – Saifa Koonar
🏆 Professional Services Award – Valerie Prather
Thank you to our award sponsors:
TC Energy
PwC Canada
Cenovus Energy
These leaders are creating impact, opening doors, and raising the bar for leadership in Calgary.
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The 2026 CIWB Awards are officially underway. ✨
Thank you to Nuvyn Peters, Rich Kruger, and Heather Culbert for setting the tone for an incredible evening of celebration, connection, and leadership.
A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsors National Bank and TransAlta.
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