Nancy Smith is an award winning, business leader with a background in strategic planning, marketing and technology. Ms. Smith created NextMedia in 1993 and built it into a multi million dollar business within the first three years of operation, working with medium and large size organizations from a broad range of sectors.
Recognized in Canada and internationally, she is the recipient of the Canadian Embassy Washington D. C. Business Women's Leader Award and the Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
She is a corporate director and a tireless volunteer.
Endorsements
Nancy, “As a member of our first-ever Top 100 list of successful female business owners (which is also appearing in Canadian Business magazine) you are a role model for women across Canada. When we set out to showcase the success of entrepreneurs like you, we wanted to shine a spotlight on women’s accomplishments in business which too often go ignored by the media.”
Rona Maynard, Editor Chatelaine Magazine
Nancy, “…intelligence and innovative business sense does get the recognition it deserves from the industry. May you continue on the road to success in the years to come as certainly everyone you or NextMedia touches will also evidently benefit from your talent.”
Michel J. Carter, V.P. and General Manager, Cogeco Radio-Television Inc.
Nancy, “At CWC we’ve certainly been the beneficiaries of your vision and hard work in founding our organization, and we strive to maintain your high standards of achievement as we move forward.”
Stephanie MacKendrick, President, Canadian Women in Communications
Nancy, “a note of congratulations on your being honoured with the Canadian Embassy Businesswomen’s Award.This is truly a great achievement and one which I know is well-deserved. I know you’ll keep up the great work and continue to serve as a sparkling example of female entepreneurship
Gail Asper, Corporate Secretary, CanWest Global Communications Corp
Nancy, “We wanted to pass on our best wishes for your continued outstanding achievements. We’ve known for a long time now that you’re the best—now Washington D. C. knows also!”
Doug Holtby, Chairman & CEO and Eric Luke President & COO, Star of Fortune Gaming Management Ltd.
"As always, I remain so incredibly grateful for the absolutely magnificent contribution you have made to Lakefield. It is difficult for me to convey adequately the power of Securing our Future. We have such a compelling vision...so clearly articulated and organized. Thanks to you!! You have made such an important, lasting and indelible mark upon this school and its future."
David Hadden, Headmaster, Lakefield College School
"I just want to thank you for facilitating a terrific session with us on Tuesday. You brought so much insight and information to the process. I know that WIFT-T will benefit greatly from your assistance with us."
Diane Quinn, Executive Director, Women in Film & Television (WIFT)
