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Hermante Ayotte Grant 2026

Complete information regarding the 2026 edition of the Hermante Ayotte Grant will be announced soon.

This $50,000 grant aims to support a French-speaking woman entrepreneur from New Brunswick who stands out through her entrepreneurial journey, as well as her social, personal, and family involvement. More than just an award, this initiative serves as a true springboard to help women in business bring their projects to life and reach new stages of growth.

Unlike a traditional award, this initiative is intended for growing entrepreneurs with strong potential who need financial support to turn their ambitions into reality.

Application deadline: Coming soon

Recipient of the Hermante Ayotte Grant

Kim Savage – Kim Savage, Architect and Owner of Savage + Lapointe Architecture in Edmundston

During the 2025 edition, the Hermante Ayotte Grant was awarded to Kim Savage, architect and owner of Savage + Lapointe Architecture.
The official presentation took place during a luncheon conference held as part of the Grand Economic Gathering on November 6 at the Delta Beauséjour in Moncton.

Recipients: Katherine Lanteigne, Anik Roy, and Chantal Sirois

In partnership with the DeGama Foundation and La route de l’Espoir

On October 17, 2024, during its annual banquet, the CÉNB proudly celebrated women’s entrepreneurship by awarding three Hermante-Ayotte Grants, a wonderful surprise that has now become a well-established tradition.

Originally conceived as a single $50,000 grant to support a woman entrepreneur from New Brunswick, the initiative led by Ms. Hermante Ayotte once again exceeded expectations. Moved by the outstanding quality of the applications, she chose to renew the experience from previous years by awarding three grants for 2024.

Since the grant was established in 2022, a total of $450,000 has been awarded to bold, visionary, and committed women, thereby helping to strengthen the province’s female-driven economy.

This year, $50,000 grants were awarded to:

Katherine Lanteigne, founder of Kaffeine Espresso Bar in Bathurst
Anik Roy, co-owner of A & R Food Services Inc. (Dixie Lee Shediac)
Chantal Sirois, owner of Chantal’s Steak House in Saint-Jacques

The three entrepreneurs were honored in the presence of Catherine Ayotte, daughter of Ms. Hermante Ayotte, who represents the ongoing commitment to supporting impactful women.

Catherine Ayotte, daughter of Ms. Hermante Ayotte; Katherine Lanteigne; Anik Roy; Chantal Sirois.

Award Winners: Louise Levasseur and Marianne Chouinard

In partnership with the DeGama Foundation and La Route de l’Espoir

At the gala, as part of a partnership with the DeGama Foundation and La Route de l’Espoir, the Hermante Ayotte Scholarship, valued at $50,000, was awarded to Ms. Louise Levasseur, President and CEO of Secur-Alert.

A special Coup de cœur award was also presented to Ms. Marianne Chouinard, founder of CaCO3 Biotech, in recognition of her remarkable journey and innovative commitment.

Photo credit: JF Galipeau

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