Johnston and Jacko named Influential Women of Northern Ontario

Northern Ontario Business
News Release

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The Northern Ontario Influential Women of Northern Ontario awards program have announced this year's northwest and northeast award winners of the private and public sectors including the young entrepreneurs, and an aspiring achiever essay scholarship winner.

The Influential Women of Northern Ontario program was launched in 1997 in order to seek out, honour and profile women in Northern Ontario who contribute to the North’s economic success and expansion. Over 100 influential women have been recognized since the program’s inception. The roster of award winners continues to grow.

The ceremonies and tradeshow took place May 31 in Thunder Bay at the Valhalla Inn and June 2 in North Bay at the Best Western. “We are so proud to be recognizing another seven exceptional women in the North” says Northern Ontario Business Publisher Patricia Mills. “Each year we receive more and more nominations. We are looking forward to receiving your submissions for 2012”. Congratulations to this year’s winners!

Northeast Winners:

Private Sector:
Angela Johnston (pictured) – North Bay
Regional Director of Sales,
North Bay & Northern Ontario
Westmont Hospitality Group
Sponsored by: Cementation

Public Sector:

Nancy Jacko – North Bay
Vice-President, Medicine Care Centre,
North Bay Regional Health Centre
Sponsored by: Ontario Power Generation

Young Entrepreneur:
Leslie-Anne McKee - Timmins
Owner, J.J’s Ranch
Sponsored by: Northern College


Northwest Winners:
Private Sector:
Levina Collins – Nipigon
Consultant, Collins Consulting Services
Sponsored by: Cementation

Public Sector:
Dr. Nancy Luckai – Thunder Bay
Associate Professor – Lakehead University
Sponsored by: Ontario Power Generation

Young Entrepreneur
Marija Harp – Thunder Bay
Owner, Sweet Pea’s Home Catering
Sponsored by: TBT Engineering Consulting Group

Aspiring Achiever Essay Scholarship Winner:
Charlotte Roy - Sudbury
Grade 12 Student Marymount High School
Sponsored by: Mining Technologies International


Thank you to the 2011 Judging Panel for this year’s Awards:

Irene Kozlowski, President of Sencia Canada Ltd.- Thunder Bay

Sue Prodaniuk, Director of Communications, Confederation College – Thunder Bay

Erin Richmond, Economic Development Officer, City of North Bay – North Bay

Liisa Woolley, Marketing Manager, Northern Credit Union – Sault Ste. Marie

Winners profiles and photos are posted on the IW website. Thank you to our sponsors, for a complete list please visit www.influentialwomen.ca

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