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Women of Distinction awards see record jump in nominees
YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg will be hosting their 36th annual Women of Distinction Awards Gala at the Winnipeg Convention Centre Wednesday, May 2, 2012.
The awards recognize the contributions women make to their communities. The idea for the awards began in Winnipeg in 1977 with YMCA-YWCA’s "Women of the Year" awards. The concept has spread across the country and is held in three locations within Manitoba -- Winnipeg, Brandon and Thompson. The Winnipeg Awards cover all of southeastern Manitoba.
Response to this year’s awards set a new record, with a 60 per cent increase in nominations over last year. A total of 79 women were nominated in the 10 general categories.
The gala is a fundraiser and supporters will be issued a tax-deductible receipt for the donation portion of the ticket cost, roughly $75 - $80. Early-bird ticket prices are $140. After April 13, the price becomes $160.
Nominees by category:
Arts
Ms. Sheila Spence
Ms. Gaetanne Sylvester
Ms. Catharine Teichroew
Ms. Jacqueline Traverse
Voluntarism, Advocacy and Community Enhancement
Ms Kenny Daodu
Ms Rena Molinari
Dr. Chau Pham
Ms. Claudette St. Pierre
Ms. Sally Thomas
Culture
Ms. Tina Chen
Ms. Shelley Chochinov
Ms. Felicia Olarewaju
Education Training and Mentorship
Ms. Karen Botting
Ms. Linda Campbell
Ms. Cathy Denby
Ms. Susana Hawryshko
Ms. Cheryl Hoffmann
Dr. Zana Lutfiyya
Ms. Usha Mittoo
Ms. Melanie Penner
Ms. Colleen Plumton
Ms. Lori Schellekens
Leadership and Management
Ms. Diane Carriere
Ms. Nicole Chammartin
Ms. Julie Donaldson
Ms. Daryl Dumanski
Ms. Majda Ficko
Ms. Shelly Glover
Ms. Val Harper
Ms. Linda LaFontaine
Dr. Jeannette Montufar
Ms. Annette Osted
Ms. Jennifer Rattray
Dr. Jerry Shrom
Ms. Lorna Turnbull
Public Awareness and Communications
Ms. Ruth Bonneville
Ms. Anna-Celestrya Carr
Science, Technology and the Environment
Ms. Judy Chipperfield
Dr. Maureen Heaman
Dr. Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg
Wellness, Healthy Living and Recreation
Ms. Nadia El-Gabalawy
Ms. Janice Lukes
Ms. Beth McKechnie
Ms. Melinda Mohammed
Ms. Jan Schmalenberg
Young Woman of Distinction
Ms. Daniela Conci
Ms. Amanda Furst
Ms. Candace Maxymowich
Ms. Jaysa Nachtigall
Ms. Melanie Ngo
Ms. Karlee Sapoznik
Circle of Inspiration
Soroptimist International of Winnipeg
Joy Smith, Dianna Bussey, Diane Redsky
Magdolina (Magdi) Bogos, Cathy Keenan, Diana Rozos
Gerrie Hammond Memorial Award of Promise – plus a $2000 scholarship
Ms. Kayla Barrow
Ms. Kaitlyn Cook
Ms. Marianne Cortes
Ms. Jessica Dmytryk
Ms. Megan Dufrat
Ms. Samantha Graham
Ms. Marie Gravoso
Ms. Nina Huynh
Ms. Victoria Knapp
Ms. Marissa MacCorby
Ms. Cherese Matula
Ms. Emma Mayer
Ms. Briana Pokrant
Ms. Elyssa Rattai
Ms. Alana Robert
Ms. Marie Sereneo
Ms. Jennifer Sun
Ms. Karleen Tarry
Ms. Julie Umali
Prairie Award of Promise -- plus a $2000 scholarship
Ms. Caitlyn Jonsson
Ms. Meagan Kubanek
Ms. Kelby Loeppky
Ms. Robyn Otto
Ms. Kimberlee Reimer
Ms. Ashley Wickens
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