ON Thursday, March 8, the Surrey Board of Trade will host the 9th Annual Surrey Women in Business Awards Luncheon. This event recognizes the hard work of Surrey’s business women and their contributions to the community.
The keynote speaker will be Kim Campbell, who rose to international fame as Canada’s first female prime minister and one of the youngest prime ministers worldwide. Since her time as leader, she has traveled to represent Canada and strengthen democracy, security, and women’s leadership around the world. Currently, she is the chairperson for Canada’s Supreme Court Advisory Board. Campbell was recently honoured as a Global Woman of Vision.
Commodore Marta Mulkins, Commander of Naval Reserves for the Royal Canadian Navy, will be the Vignette speaker. Commodore Mulkins is the first woman to command a Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel, serving as Commanding Officer of HMCS Kingston.
Tamara Taggart of CTV News will be the Master of Ceremonies.
Date: Thursday, March 8
Location: Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel (15269 104 Avenue, Surrey)
Time: Registration and lunch – 11 a.m. Program: 12-1:30 p.m.; 1:45-2:15 p.m.
Admission (+GST): $65.00 Members; $80 General Admission or $715.00 for a table of 11
The 2018 Surrey Women in Business Awards finalists
Entrepreneur
Shelina Mawani – Nana’s Kitchen & Hot Sauce Ltd.
Sherry Jacobi – Studiothink
Yvonne Hogenes – Malary’s Fashion Network
Professional
Jas Sangha – Crown Building Supplies Ltd.
Shalini Das – Symbiosis Pediatric Therapy, Inc.
Susan Payment – MNP LLP
Not-for-Profit Leader
Denise Darrell – Sources Community Resources Society
Ingrid Kastens – Pacific Community Resources Society
Sue McIntosh – Seniors Come Share Society
Corporate / Leadership
Elly Morgan – Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU)
Jas Sangha – Crown Building Supplies Ltd.
Rowena Rizzotti – Lark Group
Social Trailblazer
Denise Darrell – Sources Community Resources Society
Elly Morgan – Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Heather Lynch – Options Community Services Society
Indigenous Entrepreneur
Cheryl Morgan – Cheryl’s Trading Post
Jennine Cook – Pure Beauty Ltd.
Roxanne Charles – Roxanne Charles
To register, go to businessinsurrey.com or call 604.581.7130. Seats are limited.
