Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for the inaugural Luminary Awards for Women in Business.
Launched by the chamber last September, the Luminary Awards are intended to celebrate the valuable contributions of women in the local business community, including those named in leadership positions as well as women who lead from behind the scenes.
“The Luminary Awards mission is to shine a light on the valuable contributions that women in our business community have made, continue to push for, and inspire others to emulate,” reads a media release from the chamber on Wednesday (March 5). “This announcement is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate their achievements.”
A total of 56 women have been nominated in five award categories: Trailblazer – Entrepreneur (12 nominees), Barrier Buster – Employee (nine nominees), One to Watch – Employee (seven nominees), Emerging Entrepreneur (17 nominees), and Legacy (11 nominees).
An awards luncheon for the Luminary Awards will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 8th in the Great Hall at Champlain College at Trent University.
Tickets are available at www.luminaryawards.ca , with an early bird price of $75 until Friday (March 7). Table sponsorships, including eight tickets, are available for $1,000.
Below are the nominees in each category, in alphabetical order by surname.
Trailblazer – Entrepreneur
Celebrating a business owner who has created innovation and success through her leadership, vision, courage and commitment. Sponsored by Scotiabank.
- Jane Bischoff – Our Daughter’s Home
- Tina Bromley – Tiny Green Plant Shop and Planting Studio
- Lisa Couture – Couture Candy PTBO
- Camila Duarte – FoundHer
- Ashley Flynn – Blackrock Developments
- Trista Greer – For the Love of Marketing
- Sheena Howard – Acceptance Nurse Psychotherapy & BizNurse Savy
- Tracy Minnema – A River of Yarn
- Andra Taylor – Refine Finance
- Kateline Turcotte – Wilde Beauty PTBO
- Danielle Turpin – Homecare Workers Cooperative
- Elaine Webster – The Chocolate Rabbit
Barrier Buster – Employee
Celebrating the achievements of a remarkable woman who has excelled in her field/place of employment, embraced new ideas, technologies or ways of working and demonstrating exceptional skill, dedication, and perseverance when faced with adversity. Sponsored by Engage Engineering.
- Andrea Crumpsty
- Tiffany Daskewich
- Dana Gildon-Cormier – Subway Canada
- Sheridan Graham – Peterborough County
- Jessica Hill – Coldwell Banker Electric Realty
- Theresa Longo – Theresa Longo Public Relations & Ambassadorship
- Laura Montague – Ashburnham Realty
- Jenisha Sanjit – Fleming College & Fleming Student Administrative Council
- Sarah Yeo – Engage Engineering Ltd.
One to Watch – Employee
Future leader known for their innovative, meaningful contributions to their workplace, proven professional success, and shows outstanding potential for the future. Nominee may hold entry to mid-level management positions in their workplace. Sponsored by RBC Wealth Management. Dominion Securities
- Nicole Cameron – Engage Engineering Ltd
- Monika Dandriyal – Junior Achievement of Northern and Eastern Ontario (JA-NEO)
- Nicole Edgar – Peterborough Centre of Naturopathic Medicine
- Alaura Jopling – Chemong Home Hardware Building Centre
- Ilysha Lock – Kawartha Gymnastics
- Laura Montague – Ashburnham Realty
- Rachel Stark – Municipality of Trent Lakes
Emerging Entrepreneur
Owner engaged in a new successful, innovative and inspiring business venture that shows outstanding potential for the future. Nominee must have been in business for a minimum of two years and no more than five years. Sponsored by Cambium.
- Tiffany Arcari – The Tiffany Show
- Vanessa Asta – Asta Hairstyling School
- Jenn Austin-Driver – Farmhill Weddings
- Devon Doney – No.9 NORTH Float and Wellness
- Sarah and Kayley Dunn – Evergreen Education
- Jodi Forestell – Jodi-Lee Nutrition & Wellness
- Sheena Howard – Acceptance Nurse Psychotherapy & BizNurse Savy
- Kayla Le Franc – Kayla Le Franc Photo
- Heather Lister – Heather’s Holistics
- Nicole Loucks – Kawartha Family Chiropractic
- Danielle Malcolm – Muster Point
- Mehrangiz Monsef – Monsef Immigration Consulting
- Kateline Turcotte – Wilde Beauty PBTO
- Samantha Turner – Horlings Garden Centre and Johnstons Greenhouse
- Danielle Turpin – Home Care Workers Cooperative
- Emiline Wilson – Em Coaching & Consulting
- Shavonne Wood – Well Balanced RD
Legacy
She has spent her successful business career inspiring others and giving back to her community. She strives for business excellence and through realizing their vision, the nominee has provided a host of opportunities for others for employment, growth, philanthropy, etc. Sponsored by Darling Insurance.
- Dani Buck – D.M. Wills Associates
- Bonnie Clark – Peterborough County Warden
- Shannon Gray – Sugar Me Right
- Anita Lambert – Holistic Health Physiotherapy
- Joan Levere – Perfection Plus
- Meagan McLaren – Dr. Meagan McLaren, Naturopathic Doctor
- Deborah Paris – Paris Marine
- Donna Rourke – Cottage Toys
- Brenda Tapp – Peterborough Centre of Naturopathic Medicine
- Maureen Tavener – RE\MAX
- Jeannine Taylor – kawarthaNOW
kawarthaNOW is proud to be the presenting media sponsor of the Luminary Awards.
