If an exceptional woman in the community deserves recognition, now is the time to celebrate her with the Powell River Women in Business annual Women of the Year awards.
“There are so many outstanding women who work in Powell River,” said Women in Business president Jennifer Konopelski. “They own their businesses, or are employees in a local business and also volunteer in our community. This event celebrates those women.”
The awards feature four different categories: outstanding business owner, outstanding home-based business owner, outstanding volunteer and outstanding employee.
“We want to stress that to nominate someone you don’t have to be a member of Women in Business and the nominees don’t have to be a member,” added Konopelski. “It’s an opportunity to celebrate all women.”
In addition to acknowledging business owners, the awards aim to highlight roles that are integral to a business's success but can often be overlooked.
“You can have somebody in reception at a hotel or she can be an amazing front-facing customer service representative, who always makes you feel valued and goes above and beyond,” said Konopelski. “People in all positions are a huge link in a team and often why things are so successful.”
Shining light on home-based businesses is also important, according to Konopelski.
“Home-based businesses can fly under the radar at times, not having a storefront location,” she said. “This is a great opportunity and way to showcase them.”
People are not restricted in the number of nominations they make and are free to nominate women in all categories.
“We encourage everybody to join in,” said Konopelski. “It’s a wonderful group and we have such a special evening planned to showcase the diversity of women and how we contribute in so many ways.”
The Women of the Year awards take place on June 22 at Town Centre Hotel. Nominations have closed, but tickets are still for sale until midnight, June 15. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to prwomeninbusiness.com.
