Special Events Creators

Friday, September 21st, 2007
Prince George Civic Centre



NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA'S
TODAY'S WOMAN AWARDS

A Celebration of Achievements!

Friday, September 21st, 2007
Cocktails at 6:00pm, Dinner 6:30pm, Awards to follow
Prince George Civic Centre
Tickets $40 each - Tables of 8 or 10




Click here to see our 2007 and previous award recipients!









THE SEARCH BEGINS...
...for women who have made a difference!

Do you know someone who qualifies for one of these prestigious awards?



OUR TITLE SPONSOR...



Once again, Commonwealth Financial is honored to be the Title Sponsor of the Woman of the Year Award. Over the past 7 years, the Today's Woman Awards program has justifiably developed a reputation as the premier venue to recognize exceptional women from across Northern BC. If you know a talented woman that personifies outstanding character and a commitment to excellence, please submit a nomination, then join us in celebrating the achievements of all women from across the North

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA...


Nominee's must currently reside in Northern British Columbia for a minimum of one year. The boundaries are: South, 100 Mile House, East, to the Alberta Border, West to the coast and North to the provincial border. Awards are given in fourteen categories with specific criteria established for each award as outlined. The recipients must be a role model for other women who have demonstrated innovation and a commitment to their area of involvement. Each finalist must consent to her nomination and the publication of her name and photograph in connection with Northern British Columbia Today's Woman Awards

SELECTION PROCESS...


Deadline for nomination is September 10th, 2007 at 5:00pm. Nomination forms may be completed online or emailed to info@eventscreators.com, mailed or dropped off to: Northern British Columbia Today's Woman Awards, 1529 8th Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L 3R3 or faxed to 250-563-1616. Candidates will be notified of their nomination and may be required to provide further information. Independent selection committees will review all nominations.

Once nominated the selection committee may require further financial statistics for BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD only. This will confirm that the business is viable and practices good financial management. This information will be kept confidential to be seen by the selection committee for due diligence purposes only. All judges decisions are final and not subject to further review.

Attachments such as news clippings, awards, letters of recognition, etc. are allowed, however this is not mandatory.

NOMINATION COMMITTEE...


If you have any question please contact our Nomination Committee or phone Special Events Creators at 250-564-3737.


Ellen Cranston
Chair Nomination Committee
Executive Assistant to PGRH Administrator
Email: Ellen.Cranston@northernhealth.ca
250-617-1666

Gregg Kauk
Co Chair Nomination Committee
Branch Manager - Konica Minolta Business Solutions PG
Email: gregg.kauk@bt.konicaminolta.ca
250-960-0104

AWARD CATEGORIES...


Candidates may be nominated in a maximum of 3 categories per nomination. Nomination to be a minimum of one page and maximum of 2 pages.

  • Influence & Impact - Woman of the Year

    Sponsored by the Commonwealth Financial
    A demonstrated leader who has made an impact in her community, company or industry.
    Click to nominate a candidate for this award!
  • Aboriginal Woman of Distinction Award

    Sponsored by the Aboriginal Business Development Centre
    A woman of Aboriginal descent who has excelled within the Aboriginal Community.
    Click to nominate a candidate for this award!
  • Innovator of the Year Award

    Sponsored by the Business Development Bank of Canada
    A woman who has demonstrated an outstanding achievement in innovation within her community by implementing new processes or systems or creating a new product or service.
    Click to nominate a candidate for this award!
  • Leader in Knowledge Advancement Award

    Sponsored by UNBC
    To be awarded to a northern woman who has significantly contributed to the advancement of knowledge in her field and who has thereby made a substantial contribution to social and economic advancement in Central and Northern BC.
    Click to nominate a candidate for this award!
  • Focus on the Future Award

    Sponsored by Alcan
    Presented to a young woman under 25 who has shownoutstanding promise or dedication to the pursuit of excellence in her field of endeavor".
    Click to nominate a candidate for this award!
  • Home Based Business of the Year Award

    Sponsored by Community Future Development Corporation
    This award is presented to the woman who operates a viable business from her home. The business activity can either be in the area of professional services or selling product and needs to be her primary source of income
    Click to nominate a candidate for this award!
  • Rising Star Award

    Sponsored by College of New Caledonia
    This award celebrates the young woman who takes a leadership role in promoting a healthy community and personal well being or is an advocate for environmental stewardship. This woman is a student of high school or post secondary education and is a role model for other young women.
    Click to nominate a candidate for this award!
  • Forging our Future with Education Award

    Sponsored by Sprott Shaw Community College
    This category is open to women educators who act as role models, who nurture other's career aspirations or who inspire their students.
    Click to nominate a candidate for this award!
  • Professional Woman of Distinction Award

    Sponsored by Shaw
    In celebration of woman's achievements in a recognized profession, this award acknowledges and honors outstanding professional dedication. Nominees in this category must have a professional designation. For example: RN, RPF, P.Eng., CGA, etc.
    Click to nominate a candidate for this award!
  • Health & Wellness Award

    Sponsored by Northern Health Athority
    An award to respect contributions of women practicing traditional and alternative therapies enhancing physical, emotional or spiritual well being.
    Click to nominate a candidate for this award!
  • Community Enrichment Award

    Sponsored by Prince George Motors
    From the ranks of women who serve in any volunteer capacity, this award is for the woman who has given selflessly to her community. Although nominees in this category may be salaried in some other field, judging will be based on their volunteer work only.
    Click to nominate a candidate for this award!
  • Business of the Year

    Sponsored by Pacific Western Brewery
    Recognizing excellence in business, this award acknowledges business success achieved over a two-year period. The woman chosen must be actively involved in day-to-day management and be an owner or a majority shareholder.
    Click to nominate a candidate for this award!
  • Women in Leadership

    Sponsored by Dean Mason & Company
    Women in Leadership: Celebrates a woman who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in her field or organization and who has demonstrated strategic growth opportunities for both the organization and its people encompassing expansion of the organization and mentorship, advancement or career development for team members.
    Click to nominate a candidate for this award!
  • Entrepreneur Award

    Sponsored by The Women's Enterprise Centre
    The Entrepreneur award honours a woman business owner who has been in business for more than two years and has achieved success by employing innovative strategies to grow her business which may include collaboration, new marketing approaches, and/or ongoing skills development.
    Click to nominate a candidate for this award!
  • Technology Leadership Award

    Sponsored by ASTTBC
    Awarded to a woman who is demonstrating outstanding performance in her career and is providing leadership by serving as a role model and promoting careers in technology.
    Click to nominate a candidate for this award!




ACCOMMODATIONS...


A block of rooms at the Coast Inn of the North and Best Western City Centre has been reserved for those requiring accommodation. More information coming soon. Just click on the links below and print out and fax the form directly to the hotel of your choice.

Best Western City Centre
Coast Inn of the North







Special Events Creators
JoAnne Niwranski
1529 8th Avenue
Prince George, BC, V2L 3R3
Tel: 250-564-3737
Fax: 250-563-1616
info@eventscreators.com

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