Wendy McDonald Diversity Awards Reception
Awards Presentation: 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
Reception & Networking: 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.
Join us on the beautiful rooftop of Telus Garden to celebrate outstanding women and champions of women in our community. The annual Wendy McDonald Diversity Awards recognize individuals who are working to promote and increase diversity in leadership positions.
Hosted by the Women's Leadership Circle (WLC), this will be an evening of celebration, conversations, and connections.
Why attend:
- Meet past winners and learn about the outstanding contributions of the 2018 Wendy McDonald Diversity Award winners
- Connect with WLC Advisory Committee members and Directors of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
- Learn about the Women's Leadership Circle's ongoing initiatives and plans for 2018
Master of Ceremonies
Karina LeBlanc
Two time Olympian, UNICEF Ambassador, Motivational Speaker, On-Air Talent, Emcee
2018 Winners
Diversity Champion
Kory Wilson
Executive Director, Indigenous Initiatives & Partnerships, BCIT
Community Catalyst
Jill Earthy
Chief Growth Officer, FrontFundr
Women to Watch
Careesa Liu
PhD Student and Researcher, Simon Fraser University
Entrepreneurial Innovation
Carolyn Cross
Chairman & CEO, Ondine Biomedical Inc.
Outstanding Mentor/Sponsor
Joan Sheehan
Senior VP, Sales, STEMCELL Technologies
About the Awards:
The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's Women's Leadership Circle is excited to launch its fourth annual Wendy McDonald Diversity Awards to increase the profile of outstanding women and champions of women in our community.
These annual awards are presented in honour of the late Wendy McDonald, a Canadian business icon who served as the first female Chair of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. Award categories include Diversity Champion, Community Catalyst, Entrepreneurial Innovation, Outstanding, Mentor/Sponsor, and Women to Watch.
