Women of Excellence
The signature fundraising event of the Canadian Progress Club, Halifax-Cornwallis, this elegant awards dinner is the only one of its kind in our region. Money raised by the event supports Phoenix Youth Programs, a long-term shelter for homeless and at-risk youth. We are now celebrating our 20th Year!!!—and more than $500,000.00 we’re continuing to expand our program. In November 19, 2009 we’re hosting another dynamic Progress Women of Excellence Awards. Again this year we will celebrate all our finalists as extraordinary women, whose impressive achievements spanning six business sectors make a powerful impact on our community. Our venue this year is the Halifax World Trade and Convention Centerl . A special guest speaker from Phoenix Youth Programs will underscore the accomplishments we all can make with a bit of inspiration and support.
We’re counting on you to help us celebrate the Women of Excellence who have impacted your professional life.
Nominate your worthy candidate:
For information phone: 902.454.2971 or email: nominations@halifaxcornwallisprogress.ns.ca
Click the link below to download a nomination package:
Women of Excellence 2009 Nomination Package.doc
Deadline for nominations is July 31st 2009.
You’re Invited Tickets to the 20th annual Women of Excellence Awards dinner are an ideal way to reward valued clients or employees.Ensure this stellar gala is included in your 2009 event budget—call us today to book your table!
Join the celebration on November 19th, 2009
World Trade and Convention Center
Reception starting 6pm, Dinner & Awards at 7pm
Tables of ten are $1250.00; individual tickets are $125.00.
Last year's event sold out early so Hurry to reserve your seat or table!!!
Reserve your tickets by Calling 454-2971, or
by emailing (preferred method) tanya.ozard@ns.sympatico.ca
** Unable to attend the Awards Dinner?
Buy Raffle Tickets here!
Contact carrie@jobjunction.ca for payment and details.
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We would like to graciously thank our valuable sponsors whose continued support allows us to honour great women who are making an impact. Our sponsors for the evening are BMO, Presenting Sponsor, along with our Gold Sponsors, Park Lane, The Chronicle Herald, Michelin, Deloitte and CTV, as well as Silver, Bronze, Partners and Friends.
2009 Women of Excellence Winners
| Nominee |
Category |
|
| Employer |
| Anna Horsnell Wade |
Arts and Culture |
Self Empolyed Artist |
| Mufaro Chakabuda |
Arts and Culture |
Maritime Centre for African dance |
| Lorri Neilsen Glenn |
Arts and Culture |
Mount Saint Vincent University |
| Lea Anne Bryden |
Communications and Public Affairs |
Capital District Health Authority |
| Lynn Hennigar |
Communications and Public Affairs |
Lighthouse Publishing Ltd |
| Diana Whalen |
Communications and Public Affairs |
Nova Scotia Government |
| Cindy MacIsaac |
Health Sport and Wellness |
Direction 180 |
| Nancy Margeson |
Health Sport and Wellness |
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation |
| Dr. Brenda Joyce |
Health Sport and Wellness |
Queen Elizabeth II health Sciences Centre |
| Marie Mullally |
Management and the Professions |
Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation |
| Lydia Bugden |
Management and the Professions |
Stewart Mckelvey |
| Jodi Bartlett |
Management and the Professions |
Halifax Club |
| Dr. Joan McArthur Blair |
Education and Research |
NSCC |
| Margie Grant Walsh |
Education and Research |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pictou County |
| Ava Czapalay |
Education and Research |
EduNova Cooperative Ltd. |
| Kim Hong Dao |
Entrepreneur / Innovator |
Talay Thai Restaurant |
| Dr. Cheryl Lycette |
Entrepreneur / Innovator |
Be Well Spa |
| Jenny Kierstead |
Entrepreneur / Innovator |
Breathing Space Yoga |
| Johanna Galipeau |
Young Woman of Distinction |
Sweet Pea Boutique |
| Ruth Goldbloom |
Honorary Recipient |
Lifelong Volunteer |
2008 Women of Excellence winners
|
|
Nominee |
Category |
|
|
Employer |
|
1 |
Sonia Menendez |
Education and Research |
Manager of Immigrant and Business Development Services, MISA |
|
2 |
Heather Morse |
Education and Research |
Principal Sumerset and District Elementary School |
|
3 |
Marilyn MacKay-Lyons |
Education and Research |
Associate Professor, Dalhousie Univerisity |
|
4 |
Marina Atwell |
Entrepreneur / Innovator |
President, Velocity Entertainment |
|
5 |
Penelope Taylor |
Entrepreneur / Innovator |
CA Master Florist, The Apple Blossom Shops |
|
6 |
Mariana Cowan |
Entrepreneur / Innovator |
Owner/Sales Rep, Coldwell Banker Supercity realty |
|
7 |
Carol Boudreau |
Management and the Professions |
Corporate Controller, The Shaw Group |
|
8 |
Kathy MacNeil |
Management and the Professions |
Vice President People, Capital Health |
|
9 |
Sheri Lecker |
Management and the Professions |
Executive Director, Adsum for Women and Children |
|
10 |
Linda Langley |
Health Sport and Wellness |
Area Manager Atlantic, LifeMark Health |
|
11 |
Dr. Gayle Higgins |
Health Sport and Wellness |
Retired |
|
12 |
Diane Bailey |
Health Sport and Wellness |
Program Director, Mainline Needle Exchange |
|
13 |
Barb Stegemann |
Communications and Public Affairs |
Sole Proprietor, The 7 Virtues Communications Group |
|
14 |
Penny Doherty |
Arts and Culture |
President, Penny Doherty and Associates |
|
15 |
Joy Laking |
Arts and Culture |
Visual artist, watercolour and other media, Joy Laking Gallery |
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