[ 2021 WOMEN OF INSPIRATION™ AWARD WINNERS ]
2021 WOMEN OF INSPIRATION™ INFLUENCER AWARD
2021 WOMEN OF INSPIRATION™ AUTHENTIC LEADER AWARD
2021 WOMEN OF INSPIRATION™ YOUTH EXCELLENCE AWARD
VAHEN KING
VICTORIA NGUYEN
ZAFINA ZAMAN
TESTIMONIALS THE RIPPLE EFFECT… WORDS FROM WOI AWARD RECIPIENTS “The Women of Inspiration™ Award is exciting, humbling and an honour. Thank you to those who believed in me and that saw the potential that I could make a difference in the world. That passion and resiliency can make an impact in our environment, whether we know the full extent or not. Recognition is so much bigger than me. It’s an opportunity to provide positive influence and a chance to learn, grow and be motivated. Thank you to all the people who supported me on my path to receive this award. it’s not just my achievement; it’s theirs, too.” Jennifer Green, Director of Competitions and Young Women’s Initiative, Skills Ontario | 2021 Women of Inspiration™ Dream Builder Award
“I am incredibly honoured and grateful to have met so many visionary leaders through the Universal Women’s Network™ and receive the 2021 Women of Inspiration™ Economic Empowerment Award. It has been a privilege to collaborate closely with many regional, national, and global partners on a critical objective: to help enable and accelerate the growth and success of women founders, owners, and leaders. It will take sustained collaborative action with critical mass to move this critical dial, and facilitate greater access to the investment, resources, and opportunities required to advance women entrepreneurs. Here in Ottawa, we strive to help catalyze the first woman-owned and led $100 million company in Canada’s Capital. I share this award with all partners who are driving consistent action and progress towards these shared goals. It is a testament to the power of collaboration.” Sonya Shorey, Vice President, Strategy, Marketing
“Monica, thank you for creating the UWN and the Women of Inspiration™ Award. This has been a tremendous and cathartic experience. I held a mini gala party yesterday evening with all of my closest friends, family and the women who inspire me the most and who contributed to this honour with their reference letters. I learned a beautiful lesson from you during this process and that is my stepping into the spotlight, I set the stage for other women to do so in the future. This really resonated with me, especially as a mother with a daughter It was such a lovely evening having my parents, husband, daughter, friends, and their partners together in a room watching, reflecting, and celebrating all of the wonderful women and SupportHER’s who won awards. You should be incredibly proud of this important platform you have built that will carry on for years, amplifying the voices and achievements of women in the past, present, and future! Thank you for your courage, empowering spirit and inspiration!” Stephanie Leheta – Assistant Vice President, Customer Experience, Canadian Tire Bank | 2021 Women of Inspiration™ Authentic Leader Award
and Collaboration, Invest Ottawa, Bayview Yards and Area X.O | Women of Inspiration™ Economic Empowerment Award
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