Businesswomen to Be Recognized By Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce's Luminary Awards Launch
/The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce are launching The Luminary Awards to celebrate women in business, which were announced on Wednesday night.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough and the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce.
The awards are to shine a light on the valuable contributions that women in business community have made, continue to push for, and inspire others to emulate according to a press release.
The Luminary Awards will celebrate the remarkable achievements of local women in business who inspire and shape our community. The event champions women who are named in leadership positions and those who lead from behind the scenes.
“Women in business face many unique hurdles and challenges. We are excited to launch this inaugural event that will not only recognize women, but also celebrate their amazing feats and achievements,” said Sarah Budd, Peterborough Chamber president and CEO.
The awards are open to all women who live or work in the City and County of Peterborough. Some categories have specific criteria, such as the minimum length of time a business has been active or an age requirement. Nominations are not limited to business owners, including managers and employees at all workforce levels. The awards luncheon will be on May 8 in the Great Hall at Champlain College at Trent University.
Nominations can be submitted at luminaryawards.ca.
There are five award categories:
Trailblazer – Entrepreneur
Barrier Buster – Employee
One to Watch – Employee
Emerging Entrepreneur
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