Eight North Shore women have been nominated for the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards.
The annual awards recognize and celebrate individuals and organizations that contribute to the success of their community.
West Vancouver nominees include:
Business & the Professions
Cathy Imrie - senior vice-president, business and CFO, Ocean Wise Conservation Association
Research, the Sciences & Technology
Suzanne Lewis – chief medical officer and vice-president research at Pacific Autism Family Network
North Vancouver nominees include:
Business & the Professions
Tracey Arnish - chief member experience officer, Coast Capital Savings
Lisa Southern - founder and lawyer, Southern & Associates
Education, Training & Development
Doreen Manuel – director, Bosa Centre for Film and Animation, Capilano University
Non-Profit
Lisa Hubbard – executive director, North Shore Neighbourhood House
Arts, Culture, Design
Jessica Bouchard – associate director, The Polygon Gallery
Young Woman of Distinction
Jennifer Wildi – UBC medical student, co-ordinator of Canuck Place visits and chair of school visits with the Reading Bear Society
The YWCA Metro Vancouver was founded in 1897. The non-profit organization provides a range of integrated services for women and their families, including early learning and child care, housing, health and fitness, employment services and leadership.
Women of Distinction is the YWCA’s premier fundraising event. Nominees will be feted and award recipients announced at an evening gala, May 13 at the JW Marriot Parq Vancouver. Purchase tickets directly through the YWCA Metro Vancouver website at ywcavan.org.
