{"id":264,"date":"2024-02-05T09:52:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T15:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skipthedishes.com\/newsroom\/?p=264"},"modified":"2024-11-04T11:21:15","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T17:21:15","slug":"skip-introduces-inaugural-food-industry-award-celebrating-trailblazing-women-in-the-canadian-food-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jet-insidetrack-ca-newsroom.k.elnino-acceptance.com\/newsroom\/skip-introduces-inaugural-food-industry-award-celebrating-trailblazing-women-in-the-canadian-food-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Skip Introduces Inaugural Food Industry Award Celebrating Trailblazing Women in the Canadian Food Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"

TORONTO, Feb.\u200b\u200b 5, 2024 – SkipTheDishes, Canada\u2019s homegrown food delivery platform, is committed to supporting and increasing the representation of women in leadership roles within the Canadian food industry. According to the State of <\/span>Women\u2019s Entrepreneurship in Canada<\/span><\/a>, there has been a notable decline in women-owned businesses since 2018, with women-owned restaurants and enterprises accounting for only 7 per cent of the industry in 2020. In response, Skip has joined forces with WXN to introduce a new category within their esteemed Canada\u2019s Most Powerful Women: Top 100\u2122 Awards. Through this initiative, Skip aims to spotlight female chefs, restaurateurs and entrepreneurs in this sector, acknowledging outstanding Canadian women in leadership roles and inspiring others to pursue similar career paths.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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In its inaugural year, the SkipTheDishes Food Industry Award will recognize standout women from a diverse range of career paths, including chefs, restaurateurs and entrepreneurs. Through the initiative, Skip aims to celebrate Canadian women in leadership roles in the food industry and inspire others to pursue similar career paths.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cAt Skip, we\u2019re fortunate to connect and partner with exceptionally talented, hard-working women in the food industry who own and operate some of Canada\u2019s most loved restaurants and franchises or lead entire kitchens as Head Chef. We\u2019ve seen firsthand the passion, skill, and impact these women have and we\u2019re excited to celebrate their achievements alongside all Canadians,\u201d says Melanie Fatouros-Richardson, Vice President, Communications and Government Relations at SkipTheDishes. \u201cI\u2019m proud of the difference we\u2019re making through this award to show young women what\u2019s possible, while also helping to pave a future where there\u2019s greater opportunities for women in leadership in the food industry.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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The SkipTheDishes Food Industry Award will be judged on the following criteria:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n