Wendy McDonald Awards Reception

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Enjoy an evening of conversations and connections with the 2016 winners of the Wendy McDonald Awards and the Women's Leadership Circle (WLC).

Enjoy the historic Vancouver Club while celebrating outstanding British Columbians championing diversity in leadership. Guests will gain leadership insights from Global BC News Director, and Master of Ceremonies Jill Krop.

Master of Ceremonies:

Jill Krop

Jill Krop
News Director, Global BC

Why attend:

  • Meet with and learn about the outstanding contributions of the Wendy McDonald Award winners
  • Connect with WLC Advisory Committee members and Vancouver Board of Trade Directors
  • Learn about the Women's Leadership Circle's ongoing initiatives and plans for 2016

About the Awards:

In an effort to increase the profile of outstanding women and champions of women in our community, the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's Women's Leadership Circle is excited to launch its second annual Wendy McDonald Awards.

These annual awards are presented in honour of the late Wendy McDonald, a Canadian business icon who served as the first female Chair of The Vancouver Board of Trade. Award categories include Diversity Champion, Community Catalyst, Entrepreneurial Innovation, Outstanding, Mentor/Sponsor, and Women of Promise.

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Silver Program Partner:
This event is presented by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's Women's Leadership Circle (WLC) Program. The WLC is an inclusive Program that recognizes the need for diversity in leadership. Launched in 2007, the WLC has grown to become one of the largest women's business networking groups in Canada. Based on the pillars of connections, conversations, recognition and advocacy, the WLC is engaged in the social, business and political communities in which the Board operates.  Learn more.