What's Inside
October, 2007
Columnists
Neil McKentyDistinguished women honoured
September 25, the Women’s Y honoured 10 individuals at the annual Women of Distinction Gala, now in its 14th year.
The event, held at the Bonaventure Hilton and attended by 1,000 people, publicly recognizes women who have distinguished themselves in diverse domains. It is also an important fund-raiser. This year it garnered $245,000, to be distributed among the various programs and services the Women ’s Y provides and to help maintain its economic, social and community mission.
For the complete list of winners, contact Alain Labonté at 514-523-9923, or e-mail alain.labonte@videotron.ca
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Andrea Martin, President & CEO of Reader's Digest, winner for Business & Professions |
Bilkis Vissandjee, professor of Nursing Sciences at Université de Montréal, winner for Health & Sciences |
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Pascale Navarro, journalist, SRC & writer, winner for Communications |
Sylvie Frechette, Synchronized Swimming Olympic Champion, winner for Sports & Wellness |
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Arianne Moffat. author, songwriter & singer, winner for Young Woman of Distinction |
Dianne Matte, ex-coordinatorof the International Secretariate World March of Women, winner for Advancement of Women |
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