This is the 26th Anniversary of “Woman of the Year” Awards Gala Dinner and the awards will be presented at the Best Western Mariposa Plus Conference Center 400 Memorial Ave. on Wed. May 1oth, 2017.

The event is put together and hosted by the Orillia Business Women’s Association (OBWA)

OBWA is proud to announce “Carey Moran” from KICX 106 FM will be the MC of the 26th award presentations this year. Social hour begins 5:30 p.m.

Who will be the 2017 Nelle Carter Woman of the Year?

Nominated for the 2017 Nelle Carter Woman of the Year Award are: Kathryn Kaiser of KMKDesign.ca & Verity Blue Studio ~ Gaia Orion of Gaia Orion Art ~ Paula Hill-Coulson, Reflexologist & Juice Plus Sr. Coordinator ~ Danielle Tisi, Principle Broker at McLean & Dickey Ltd. ~ Sher McNulty of Green Haven Shelter for Women. This is the Orillia Business Women’s Association’s 30th Anniversary & the 26th Anniversary of the OBWA Woman of the Year Awards Gala 2017 Dinner. The awards will be presented at the Best Western Plus Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre on Wed. May 10th, 2017. Social hour begins 5:30 p.m. We are proud to announce that “Carey Moran” Award winning 2016 CCMA Radio personality of the year, from KICX 106 FM will be the MC of the 26th Awards Gala. Dinner Gala Tickets are $50. Get yours before Fri. May 5th. You can Purchase your Dinner/Gala Tickets online at www.OrilliaBusinessWomen.com/Payments

Who will be the 2017 Lisa Brooking Young Woman of the Year?

Nominated for the 2017 Lisa Brooking Young Woman of the Year are:
Cassandra Reynolds of Orillia Secondary School ~ Hong Xiao (Sarah) Gao of Twin Lakes Secondary School ~ Matilda Wilson of Patrick Fogarty Secondary School.

This is the Orillia Business Women’s Association’s 30th Anniversary & the 26th Anniversary of the OBWA Woman of the Year Awards Gala 2017. The awards will be presented at the Best Western Plus Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre on Wed. May 10th, 2017. Social hour begins 5:30 p.m. We are proud to announce that “Carey Moran” Award winning 2016 CCMA Radio personality of the year, from KICX 106 FM will be the MC of the 26th Awards Gala. Dinner Gala Tickets are $50. Get yours before Fri. May 5th. You can Purchase your Dinner/Gala Tickets online at www.OrilliaBusinessWomen.com/Payments

For more info call the Orillia Business Women’s Association at 705 325-6292 or email us at networking@orilliabusinesswomen.com.

Please support these dedicated women in your community by attending the dinner and awards ceremony to let them know you appreciate their efforts on behalf of our schools, businesses and community organizations.

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