It's time to nominate a deserving local woman for the prestigious Nelle Carter Woman of the Year award.
This award is presented annually to someone respected for her outstanding work in her community, in the workplace, at home, or all three.
The Orillia Business Women’s Association (OBWA) will host its 33rd annual gala on May 22 where the award will be bestowed.
The Woman of the Year award is named for the late Nelle Carter who was an inspiration to women in our area. She was president of the family business, president of the Orillia Quota Club, the first woman elected to Orillia Council as Alderman and active in St. Paul’s United Church. The recipient of the award represents Nelle Carter’s high standards and values.
Nominees for the Nelle Carter Woman of the Year Award may be from any of the following areas: City of Orillia, Township of Ramara, Township of Oro-Medonte, Township of Severn and the Chippewas of Rama First Nation.
Nomination forms can be found on the website. Deadline for nominations is April 8.
During the May 22 gala at the Best Western Mariposa Inn, the Lisa Brooking Young Woman of the Year Award will also be presented. Nominees must demonstrate high scholastic achievement, participation in extra-curricular school activities, volunteer work in the community and be seeking post-secondary education. One nominee from each of the three schools is chosen from the student body by staff members.
For more information or to obtain a ticket for the May 22 gala, visit the website.
