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The 2023 Women of the Year Awards: Rising Stars

The winners of the Rising Stars category of The 2023 Women of the Year Awards.

By Rushmila Rahman /

Winner
Carissa Konesky
Development officer, Union Gospel Mission; special projects manager, ShEvalesco

Winner
Anjali Menon
Co-founder, MEDIC Foundation

Winner
Meg O’Hara
Owner, Meg O’Hara Creative

Rushmila Rahman

Rushmila Rahman

Rushmila is a Vancouver-based writer and editor covering business, tech, health, education, and sustainability. Her work explores B.C.'s economic landscape, consumer behaviour, innovation, and the stories behind local brands and entrepreneurs.