Announcing the 2026 Star Women in Convenience Winners Panel
Convenience Store News Canada is thrilled to announce the Winners Panel for the 2026 Star Women in Convenience Awards on September 23, 2026 at the International Centre in Toronto.
The panel, moderated by Michelle Warren, VP of content and editorial director for the Convenience Group at EnsembleIQ, will feature 2026 winners, who have built long, dynamic and respected careers in the channel. The group will discuss their career journeys, navigating change, building strong teams and more.
Shannon Brown: Foodservice & merchandising manager, North Sun Energy
Émilie Larochelle: Senior account manager, Petro-Canada, a Suncor business
May-May Solomon: Field marketing manager, Western Canada, Circle K | Alimentation Couche-Tard
Sarah Trainor: Operations manager, Proxi Network, Harnois Énergies
Event highlights
Beyond the highly anticipated keynote address, the 2026 Star Women in Convenience Awards will feature a comprehensive program designed to foster professional growth and celebrate industry champions.
8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Welcome Breakfast & Registration: A dedicated morning session for attendees to connect and network.
- Keynote by Susana Pulla, director of marketing, communications and digital for 7-Eleven Canada: "Leading with impact and heart: Building a lasting legacy in the convenience channel"
- Awards Presentation: The formal ceremony honouring the 2026 class of exceptional women making a difference across the Canadian convenience channel.
READ: BUILDING MOMENTUM: Meet the 2026 Star Women in Convenience
Presented by Convenience Store News Canada and organized by EnsembleIQ, the Star Women in Convenience Awards continue to serve as a premier platform for empowerment, recognition, and community engagement within the Canadian retail sector.
12 p.m to 2 p.m.
SWIC Networking Lunch: Back for it's second year, this exclusive invitation-only session for 2018-2026 SWIC honourees is presented with founding partner JTI-Macdonald. The event is designed for women to collaborate and celebrate their collective achievements. If you're a winner who did not receive your invitation, please reach out!
DETAILS + AGENDA
Join colleagues, clients and friends from across the country as the community comes together to celebrate and champion women on September 23, 2026.
