2008 Businesswoman of the Year Award

Congratulations to all the 2008 nominees,
the finalists and the recipients.

 

 

 


RECIPIENT - CORPORATE
Businesswoman of the  Year

Jane M. McVeigh
Vice President
Human Resources
General Dynamics Canada Ltd

 


Sponsor


Corporate Finalists

Diane Derome
Vice-President
Business Development Support
Desjardins Group

 

Julia Elvidge
President
Chipworks


RECIPIENT - PROFESSIONAL  
Businesswoman of the Year

Marnie Bennett
President and CEO
Marnie Bennett & Co.
Bennett Real Estate Professionals

Sponsor


Professional Finalists

Deanna Monaghan
Office Managing Partner
Ernst & Young LLP

Lan Chi Nguyen Weekes
Partner
InAIR Environmental Ltd.


RECIPIENT -ENTREPRENEUR 
Businesswoman of the Year

Frances Mae Balodis
Founder and International Director
Music for Young Children
Sponsor

Logo - Ginsberg Gluzman Fage & Levitz - Chartered Accountants

Entrepreneur Finalists

Faiza Abdulla

Owner/Executive Director
Kingsway Health Centre

Karen Wood
Owner/ President
Knock on Wood

Communications + Events

 

Press releases:
Click here to view our March press release regarding the nominations


Other Awards and Scholarships:

2007 Businesswoman of the Year Award
Olga Howe Networker of the Year Award

Presented to the woman who exemplifies the true spirit of networking in our organization.


Membership Awards:

Presented to five members for their outstanding contributions to the network.


Scholarships:

Awarded to three female business students to encourage the entrepreneurship of the future


Call for Nominations:
Members interested in being considered for vacant positions on our Board of Directors are invited to forward their name, relevant experience and qualifications to: Ann Dobbins, Chair of the Nominating & Awards Committee, c/o WBN Secretariat.

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