MaRS Innovation joins the MaRS Discovery District in congratulating Dr. Ilse Treurnicht on receiving the prestigious 2012 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100™ Award.

The full release about Dr. Treurnicht’s award is available on the MaRS Discovery District website.

The award, in the “Xstrata Nickel Trailblazers and Trendsetters” category, is Dr. Treurnicht’s third Top 100 recognition; she was previously honoured in 2009 and 2011.

Created by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN) in 2003, the Top 100 Awards celebrate the professional achievements of women across the country in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. The Awards are co-presented by Scotiabank and KPMG.

Dr. Treurnicht is CEO of MaRS Discovery District. She is also a member of the board of directors for MaRS Innovation.

Posted by Elizabeth Monier-Williams, marketing and communications manager.