Evelyn Jacks Named One of the Top 25 Women of Influence

Evelyn Jacks, Founder & President of the Knowledge Bureau, has been named as one of Canada's Top 25 Women of Influence. "We are excited to award Evelyn's successful achievements and contribution to Canadian and global economies and highlight her as a Woman of Influence,î says Carolyn Lawrence, President and CEO of Women of Influence.

Evelyn Jacks is responsible for Canada's leading financial publisher and educator in the tax and financial services, the Knowledge Bureau. She is a member of the Federal Task Force on Financial Literacy, and has received numerous business leadership awards including the Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award. She is a best-selling author of 48 personal tax and wealth management books. A respected financial commentator, Evelyn makes regular media appearances including  national programs like CBC Newsworld and BNN, writes for the Toronto Star and the Toronto Stock Exchange.

The Top 25 ranking is organized into five categories. Women from the realms of Business, Health Services, Professional Services, Public Sector and Non-Governmental Organizations were nominated to represent a variety of talent and success in fields that don't often gain mainstream recognition. Each member of the Top 25 was chosen based on quantitative and measurable criteria such as industry recognition, awards, board positions, deals and title; overall measuring each candidate's influence in Canada and beyond.

The Top 25 were ranked from a pool of hundreds of accomplished Canadian women and represent a diverse list of women who are leading the pack. Lawrence believes that all of the women chosen represent the core values of Women of Influence. They are authentic leaders, extraordinary achievers and exceptional role models for other aspiring Canadian women.

Evelyn, among the other Top 25 women, will be profiled in the winter issue of Women of Influence magazine and have an opportunity to be featured on the cover. The cover selection process will involve an online voting period which encourages participation from readers to select the woman they want to see on the cover. The online campaign will launch Monday September 19^th and allow users to vote until Friday, September 30^th at which point the cover will be selected.

Women of Influence Inc. produces inspiring, progressive, and celebratory events across the country. Their programs serve to fill the gap for women looking for mentors, looking to connect with likeminded individuals on their path to success. Women of Influence magazine reaches over 100 000 readers each quarter and offers inspiring career advice, high quality fashion editorial content and profiles the achievements of Canadian women in business. For more information visit http://www.womenofinfluence.ca/

To book an interview with one of the Top 25, or for more information on the program, contact:

Alicia DeBoer, Media Assistant

O: (416) 923-1688