Friday, September 21st, 2007
Prince George Civic Centre
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Friday, September 21st, 2007 Prince George Civic Centre |
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CONGRATULATIONS to the 2005 Award Recipients!!ABORIGINAL WOMAN OF DISTINCTION AWARD - PHYLLIS CHELSEA - WILLIAMS LAKE THE NORTHERN BC TODAY'S WOMAN AWARDS is proud to recognize PHYLLIS CHELSEA - WILLIAMS LAKEPresenting the ABORIGINAL WOMAN OF DISTINCTION AWARD on behalf of the ABORIGINAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE is RAY GEROW, PRESIDENT, CEO. Phyllis is from Alkali Lake British Columbia and a member Esketeme First Nation. From an early age, Phyllis has shown remarkable courage and dedication in the pursuit of better life for herself, her family and her community. Recognizing the devastating toll that the consumption of alcohol was having on her own family relationships, Phyllis chose to change - becoming an abstainer. Through her efforts and example, members of her family and entire Community, eventually achieved sobriety. It was not an easy task. She was met with hostility and opposition but she preserved and prevailed. Phyllis's pursuit of a better life did not stop there. She fostered abused and underprivileged children. Her home became a haven for dozens of children seeking respite from dangerous home environments. She instituted local services to replace those provided by agencies unfamiliar with local traditions. She had the previously forbidden Shuswap language revived and recognized as a credit for university entrance at UBC. She was also the force behind the development of an elementary school on the Alkali Lake Reserve. Because of her efforts, alkali is now a model for other Native communities across Canada. Phyllis received an Honorary Doctor of Law from UBC in 1990. FORGING OUR FUTURE WITH EDUCATION AWARD - CHRIS LEISCHNER - UNBC
THE NORTHERN BC TODAY'S WOMAN AWARDS is proud to recognize CHRIS LEISCHNER - UNBC
FORGING OUR FUTURE WITH EDUCATION AWARD on behalf of SPROTT - SHAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE is JAN TIMBERLAKE, NURSING CIRICULUM CONSULTANT TO SPROTT-SHAW Chris is paving the way for women in this region to be part of academia. She has involved women from various communities, from all socio-economic levels, in her research. She also paves the way for women to take chances and to speak their mind. She has been a role-model for many of us to get of the beaten track and do something different in our research/counseling/social work. She does not fit the mould... and helps other women in her community realize that being different is something special. Chris has recently become an Associate Professor at UNBC, but has taught as a seasonal at CNC and UNBC for years. She also provides divorce counseling in an innovative approach to mediation within a team. She has been at the basis of several community-based research projects and had a major role in creating the roots of FASD research in this region. She has impacted the lives of children and youth as a social worker, now representing Prince George women and women of the North in her writing, presentations and lectures. INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD - SANDRA ROSE, SENIOR MANAGER LOANS
THE NORTHERN BC TODAY'S WOMAN AWARDS is proud to recognize KIM McIVOR - SUGAR SPRING CLASSIC BIRCH SYRUP - QUESNEL
Presenting the INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD on behalf of THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK is SANDRA ROSE, SENIOR MANAGER LOANS. Kim highlights innovation in her original business development, her products development as well as her marketing techniques. Diversification is a key component of successful business practices. Building onto her farming operation at Birch Place Farms by utilizing the over 1000 birch trees existing on her property shows Kim's business savvy. She has positioned her product as a local treasure. She targeted the gourmet restaurant market selling her product as a premier addition to gourmet cooking. Kim was able to gain recognition in both Vancouver and Calgary restaurants as a result. But Kim did not stop there. She has been developing and bottling a birch wine. She is also having success marketing to both the 2010 committee and the Rocky Mountaineer tours. BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD - RAELYNN JOHNSON - WESTERN CANADIAN COAL'S DILLON MINE COAL HAUL - TUMBLER RIDGE
THE NORTHERN BC TODAY'S WOMAN AWARDS is proud to RAELYNN JOHNSON - WESTERN CANADIAN COAL'S DILLON MINE COAL HAUL - TUMBLER RIDGE (accepting award on behalf of Raelynn is Charlene Roth - Nomination Chair)
Presenting the BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD on behalf of PACIFIC WESTERN BREWING COMPANY is TOM LEBOE, PLANT MANAGER. Raelynn's on going perseverance in operating her own business and additionally being Chief Operating Officer in a business that was involved in a re-insurgent of the mining industry in Tumbler Ridge and in turn being one o f the larger employers in what some called a washed up community. With previous experience in the trucking and transportation industry in the oil and gas sector and having the opportunity to foray into the mining sector was a new realm that Raeylnn was eager to experience. This foray entailed managing 16 to 20 tractor-trailer units and directly and indirectly managing 50 plus employees. Dedication to this project of managing a 24-hour business that operates 7 days a week along with raising a family of 4 boys aged 6 to 17 has been a challenge. COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT AWARD - FRANCES YARBROUGH - PRINCE GEORGE
THE NORTHERN BC TODAY'S WOMAN AWARDS is proud to recognize FRANCES YARBROUGH - PRINCE GEORGE
Presenting the COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT AWARD on behalf of THE PRINCE GEORGE FREE PRESS is DARLEEN LEE. Frances began her career as a teacher, influencing and impacting the lives of many young people. Since moving to PG in 1999, she has played several key roles in many organizations in our community… including: the Prince George Hospice Society, the Canadian Red Cross, Rainbows International, the United Way, the local Emergency Preparedness Program, and the Rotary Clubs of Prince George. Frances is responsible for influencing many people to actively pursue volunteerism in our community. She has recruited, trained and retained numerous volunteers, for programs she was instrumental in developing for the organizations listed above. In her role as a first responder with the Canadian Red Cross, Frances has impacted the lives of numerous people who were desperate for leadership in times of disaster. She attended victims in New York City after 9/11, and was recently deployed to Baton Rouge, Louisianna, to assist victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. She is also one of a few disaster relief experts in our community, and is often on call to respond to house fires etc in Prince George & region. Frances is a humanitarian who leads by example. She is humble and unassuming and people are willing to follow her lead. Because of this, she has been able to accomplish much in our community. ENTREPRENEURIAL GROWTH AWARD - DONNA McCULLOCH - HAIR PLUS - QUESNEL
THE NORTHERN BC TODAY'S WOMAN AWARDS is proud to recognize DONNA McCULLOCH - HAIR PLUS - QUESNEL.
Presenting the ENTREPRENEURIAL GROWTH AWARD on behalf of THE WOMEN'S ENTERPRISE CENTRE IS SHIRLEY HIGGINS, BOARD MEMBER. Donna has owned this business for over 20 years. It started out as a small hair shop, and has now expanded it to one of Quesnel's largest, with over 15 employees. She also developed Quesnel's first ladies spa, which now encompasses the top floor above her hair shop. Donna has been very active in the Quesnel Downtown Association, which has been instrumental in keeping Quesnel's downtown area vibrant and growing. Donna has great communications skills and works well with all her employees. She has been involved with a local Rotary Club since its start up in 2000, and served as president and on many committees. FOCUS ON THE FUTURE YOUTH AWARD - DONNA McCULLOCH - THERESA MAIRE FENGER - PRINCE GEORGE
THE NORTHERN BC TODAY'S WOMAN AWARDS is proud to recognize THERESA MAIRE FENGER - PRINCE GEORGE (accepting award on Theresa's behalf is her father)
Presenting the FOCUS ON THE FUTURE YOUTH AWARD on behalf of ALCAN is SYLVIA LIZOTTE. Theresa is outstanding for the award for her commitment to charitable causes, involvement in community services, notably the Tsunami Relief Benefit Show, that she organized at the beginning of this year as a fundraiser for the victims of the Tsunami in Asia. She also made a generous donation from the proceeds from her recording in the hope that her donation will find the people in need at the 24th Anniversary Telethon in Kitimat at age 15 and so many other volunteer commitments. Clearly Theresa is a sensational model & an inspiration to all young women. HEALTH AND WELLNESS AWARD - MARGARET FULLERTON - ESSENCE WELLNESS SERVICES - PRINCE GEORGE
THE NORTHERN BC TODAY'S WOMAN AWARDS is proud to recognize MARGARET FULLERTON - ESSENCE WELLNESS SERVICES - PRINCE GEORGE
Presenting the HEALTH AND WELLNESS AWARD on behalf of USC EDUCATION SAVINGS PLANS are representatives MARGOT KUPPER and LINDA REMPEL. Margaret has provided pain relief using her wellness services and assisted in the healing of many people. Margaret has brought the much needed field of Reiki and alternative healing modalities to the citizens of Prince George. She has done this by attending all the home shows and doing presentations in various venues in the city. Margaret is dedicated to healing others and puts others first. She graduated with her Wellness Diplomas in 2004 and since then has participated as a volunteer in the Prince George Folk Fest '04 doing Reiki and massage sessions for others. She has attended the Home Shows in 2004 and 2005 and has provided demonstrations on Sears Day at the Mall both in 2004 and 2005. HOME BASED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD - MARGARET FULLERTON - ESSENCE WELLNESS SERVICES - PRINCE GEORGE
THE NORTHERN BC TODAY'S WOMAN AWARDS is proud to recognize MARGARET FULLERTON - OF THE ESSENCE WELLNESS SERVICES - PRINCE GEORGE
Presenting the HOME BASED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD, on behalf of COMMUNITY FUTURES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION is MAUREEN MCGEE, SELF EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS CHAIR, SECRETARY TREASURER BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Margaret Fullerton provides wellness services at an affordable price encompassing emotional, physical and spiritual areas. She is dedicated to her profession as an aroma therapist, masseuse and reflexologist. What most strikes me about Margaret, is that she is not doing her work for the money but for the joy she receives when she is able to help someone with her work. Margaret's contribution is relevant to this category as she has opened her home to the public for her business purpose. She has a lovely, relaxing, healing room that is conducive to wellness. INFLUENCE AND IMPACT - WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD - MARILYN BELAK - CITY COUNCILLOR - DAWSON CREEK
THE NORTHERN BC TODAY'S WOMAN AWARDS is proud to recognize MARILYN BELAK - CITY COUNCILLOR - DAWSON CREEK
Presenting the INFLUENCE AND IMPACT - WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD on behalf of CIBC IS JANET AYORECH, ACCOUNT MANAGER 3RD & BRUNSWICK BRANCH. Marilyn is a role model for women, young and old.............She has lived in the community of Dawson Creek for most of her life. She raised her children here, has volunteered here and worked here. She knows and contributes to a "Northern Voice". She is now a city councilor and gives an eloquence to the concerns of women, those who feel marginalized and anyone else that needs an effective voice. She is a tireless worker. She has the ability to stand up and articulate concerns when others are unable to do so.Marilyn is one of those unique people to come into your life. Her various concerns in the past have definitely shown her commitment to her community and to others in the North. She has made a huge success of her various interests and does not just make a cursory attempt........she creates, she involves, and when all is said in done she rolls up her shirtsleeves and gets it all together. She has pretty well dedicated her life to this process of giving voice to fellow parents; to other women; and to the various political processes that make for a Quality of Life for those of us who live in Northern British Columbia .........particularly that area in the North East corner. She also has given a much broader reach through organizations such as the Council for Canadians and Friends of the C.B.C. and also through groups like Peace Energy..........all which impact on life in the North. INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD - KIM McIVOR - SUGAR SPRING CLASSIC BIRCH SYRUP - QUESNEL
THE NORTHERN BC TODAY'S WOMAN AWARDS is proud to recognize KIM McIVOR - SUGAR SPRING CLASSIC BIRCH SYRUP - QUESNEL
Presenting the INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD on behalf of THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK is SANDRA ROSE, SENIOR MANAGER LOANS. Kim highlights innovation in her original business development, her products development as well as her marketing techniques. Diversification is a key component of successful business practices. Building onto her farming operation at Birch Place Farms by utilizing the over 1000 birch trees existing on her property shows Kim's business savvy. She has positioned her product as a local treasure. She targeted the gourmet restaurant market selling her product as a premier addition to gourmet cooking. Kim was able to gain recognition in both Vancouver and Calgary restaurants as a result. But Kim did not stop there. She has been developing and bottling a birch wine. She is also having success marketing to both the 2010 committee and the Rocky Mountaineer tours. LEADER IN KNOWLEDGE ADVANCEMENT AWARD - GLORIA MILSAP - NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE - CHETWYND
THE NORTHERN BC TODAY'S WOMAN AWARDS is proud to recognize GLORIA MILSAP - NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE - CHETWYND
Presenting the LEADER IN KNOWLEDGE ADVANCEMENT AWARD on behalf of UNBC is DR. CHARLES JAGO, PRESIDENT & VICE-CHANCELLOR. Gloria Milsap was one of the original committee members that worked together to put Applied Business Technology (ABT) programs online. Instead of having every college write their own ABT online programs they decided to work together provincially. They have been extremely success. At the present time a student is able take an ABT online program from any college in the province and be given credit at all other colleges. Gloria say's "I would like to be able to take credit for this remarkable feat but I can't. We were able to achieve this feat only because the men and women that I work with provincially are the most dedicated, selfless people I have ever had the privilege of working with. It took all of us to make this happen." Gloria served as President of the Business Educators Coordinators Committee (BECC) for 4 years. It was during this time that the online initiative was started. At the present time she is a NLC's Senior Instructor - which means she oversee all four NLC campuses that offer ABT. When she first became NLC's delegate to the provincial meetings she made an effort to have the smaller colleges and in particular the northern colleges recognized as important contributors to ABT provincial matters. She was very successful with this. PROFESSIONAL WOMAN OF DISTINCTION AWARD - DR. MICHELLE SUTTER - PHYSICIAN & SURGEON
THE NORTHERN BC TODAY'S WOMAN AWARDS is proud to recognize DR. MICHELLE SUTTER - PHYSICIAN & SURGEON
Presenting the PROFESSIONAL WOMAN OF DISTINCTION AWARD on behalf of DICK BYL LAW CORPORATION IS LAWYER KERRI FISHER. Dr. Michelle Sutter is a dedicated physician and surgeon in our Prince George community. Her commitment to her patients care is exceptional. She displays genuine care and compassion towards her patients and their families. Even while off duty Michelle never denies her patients access to her. Michelle works tirelessly to improve the quality of health care in Prince George and through out the north. She has enriched the quality of the lives of her patients. Dr. Sutter is a professional, dedicated and giving woman - a true humanitarian. She has been on the Board of Directors of the Spirit of the North Health Care Foundation since March 2001 and currently chairs the Medical Advisory Committee. Her role on the Board is to provide a physicians perspective as well as to help involve other physicians with the various functions of the Foundation. WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP AWARD - HEATHER CARTER - PRINCE GEORGE YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
THE NORTHERN BC TODAY'S WOMAN AWARDS is proud to recognize HEATHER CARTER - PRINCE GEORGE YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Presenting the WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP AWARD on behalf of DEAN MASON & COMPANY CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS is JUDY MASON, SENIOR MANAGER. Heather has served as the Administrator for the Prince George Youth Soccer Association for about 20 years! She eats, sleeps and breathes soccer. Although she has dedicated people who work alongside her, Heather is the heart of the organization- and its success over the past 20 years is a direct result of her leadership skills. Heather's role with the PGYSA has led her to be instrumental in many related organizations such as: the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame; the Prince George Sports Council; and the KidSport Community Fund, for which she serves as Chair. Heather is a very active volunteer within the community through the Prince George Rotary Club, as well as a variety of local charities such as the Canadian Red Cross. In her role as the Administrator for the PGYSA, Heather has been a role model, mentor, leader and teacher to many young soccer players, referees, coaches, parents and volunteers. As a parent of two young soccer players, who became referees, I can attest to her influence first hand. Heather is exceptionally well organized, fair-minded, self-sacrificing, and has a gift for staying calm under pressure.
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