For her outstanding contribution to leadership, financial literacy, women’s empowerment, philanthropy, and the promotion of Macedonian identity in the diaspora.

Macedonia2025 is proud to recognize Elizabeth Naumovski from Canada, a distinguished business leader, media personality, philanthropist, and active member of the Macedonian diaspora. Born in Toronto as a first-generation Canadian to Macedonian parents with roots from the regions of Prilep and Bitola, Ms. Naumovski has remained deeply connected to Macedonia, its values, culture, and community throughout her life.

The Recognition was formally presented by the President of Macedonia, H.E. Prof. Dr. Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, on May 11, 2026, at Villa Vodno in Skopje, during the official opening ceremony of the Macedonia2025 Summit 2026, dedicated to honoring the contributions of the Macedonian diaspora.

Through her long-standing professional and public engagement, Ms. Naumovski has made a significant contribution in the areas of leadership, financial literacy, women’s empowerment, cultural promotion, and social impact. As Vice President of Marketing at Caldwell Securities Ltd. and the creator, producer, and host of the national television program “Empowered. with Elizabeth Naumovski”, she has created a platform for important conversations on education, leadership, financial independence, health, resilience, and personal development.

One of her most meaningful contributions is her decades-long commitment to financial literacy, particularly among women, youth, and vulnerable communities. For more than 25 years, she has voluntarily invested her time, knowledge, and personal resources to help individuals and communities gain greater financial confidence, independence, and security.

Her social engagement also extends into philanthropy and the protection of vulnerable groups. She has developed multilingual educational campaigns focused on fraud prevention, helping protect immigrants and elderly individuals from financial scams. Through her humanitarian work and personal example, she demonstrates that giving back to the community can be both professional and deeply personal.

Ms. Naumovski is also committed to supporting future generations. She established an annual bursary at Mohawk College to support female students in STEM fields, helping reduce financial barriers and encouraging young women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Her connection to Macedonia is strong, personal, and lasting. Through her engagement with organizations and associations of Macedonians in the diaspora, her support for Macedonian culture, and her media presence, Ms. Naumovski contributes to the promotion of Macedonian identity, values, and stories in Canada and beyond. For more than 15 years, she was part of the Macedonian Film Festival, supporting the promotion of Macedonian art, film, and cultural heritage abroad.

In her short but deeply emotional address at the ceremony, Elizabeth Naumovski highlighted the strong bond with her Macedonian heritage and the values she inherited from her parents: “I was raised by my Macedonian parents, who gave me all the values. They gave me the language. They gave me the oro. They gave me everything for which I am here and what I represent. When I hear the drum, my blood dances. That is Macedonia for me.”

She added that she has worked hard for decades to promote financial literacy and empower women, emphasizing that this Recognition is especially meaningful because it was presented to her by Macedonia’s first woman President, Prof. Dr. Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova. “I am Macedonian, and I always will be,” said Naumovski.

What makes Ms. Naumovski’s contribution especially meaningful is its authenticity, consistency, and human dimension. Her work is not only about professional success, but also about creating opportunities, empowering women, supporting young people, and building stronger, more informed, and more confident communities.

We proudly recognize Elizabeth Naumovski from Canada for her dedication, leadership, and inspiring contribution – values that reflect the mission of Macedonia2025 and the enduring strength of the Macedonian diaspora worldwide.