Women of the Year

On the eve of the kickoff of this year’s Oktoberfest, we take time to honour some outstanding women in our region.  K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year awards will be handed out tonight at St. George Banquet Hall in Waterloo.  Outstanding women will be recognized in several areas…In all, there are over 60 women nominated in the various categories.
Here is the list of nominees:

Arts & Culture (sponsored by 96.7 CHYM FM/570 News/KIX 106.7 FM) recognizes women for enriching the culture of our community through creation or promotion of the arts on a volunteer or professional basis.

Jennifer Gough        Genevieve Twomey

Isabel Cisterna        Suzanne Doyle

Judy Gascho-Jutzi    Kathryn Ladano

Sue Sturdy            Lauren Judge

Denise Strong

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Community Service (sponsored by M&T Printing Group) recognizes women for generously volunteering time to programs and services that make our community a better place.

Joan Feth            Megan Harris

Linda Hendry        Jean Horne

Moni Lagonia        Judith Lodi

Faith Morphy        Carol Poduch

Bessie Schenk        Julie Wetzler

Pat Yanke            Linda Zavarella

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Entrepreneur (sponsored by Wilfrid Laurier School of Business & Economics) recognizes women for initiating and/or administering an enterprise or business.

Christina Boon            Karem Kalin

Dana Shortt                Paula Snow

Dawne Taylor-Gilders        Wendy Thaler

Tricia Wettlaufer            Amy Vandenberg

Shevaun Voisin            Yvonne Zensner

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Health & Wellness (sponsored by Fitness 360° for Women) recognizes women for promoting and helping others achieve and promote mental, physical or spiritual wellbeing in her career or community involvement.

Sandra Gartz            Debbie Kind

Meaghan Johnson        Amanda Lynn Mayhew              

Gayle Parker            Helen Putt                                             

Leigh Schwarz

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Lifetime Achievement (60 or over) (sponsored by Karen & Warren Redman) recognizes women for being active in the community by sharing her heart, her time and her life experience.

Elsie Cressman            Esther Gascho

Lynda Silvester                                                 

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Professional (sponsored by Rogers Wireless) recognizes women for dedicating themselves to the pursuit of excellence in her chosen career.

Anna Brodt                Joyce Crone

Tina Hogg                Dana Komer

Michelle Krasovec        Carol Leaman

Keri Martin Vrbanac        Val Millen        

Nicole Pereira            Vinetta Sanderson

Dr. Jennifer Schnarr        Anne Tinker

Robin Todd            Tina Weltz

Marianna Worth

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Sports & Recreation (sponsored by Rogers TV) recognizes women for actively participating, coaching or volunteering in sports or recreation.

Rachel Conway            Kaitlyn Skinner

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Young Adult (14 to 25) (sponsored by Rogers TV) recognizes young women for leading by example and being a role model to her peers.

Madeline Gardiner        Melanie Garrett

Katie Irwin                Rachel Loewen

Nevena Savija            Amanda Snyder

Cheryl Swartz

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Residents of the Region were encouraged to nominate their choice for K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year and are invited to enjoy this evening with these distinguished women. Tickets are limited and are available at Hans Haus, 519-570-4267 x233 or online HERE.

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