Dr. Catherine Boivie Nominated for 2013 YWCA Metro Vancouver Women of Distinction Award!

YWCA METRO VANCOUVER ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR 2013 WOMEN OF DISTINCTION AWARDS

YWCA Metro Vancouver announced 83 extraordinary nominees for its 30th annual Women of Distinction Awards earlier today.

Congratulations to our very own CEO and Chair, Dr. Catherine Aczel Boivie, on her well-deserved nomination in the Technology, Science & Research category for this award. 

This year’s nominees in the Technology, Science & Research category are:

Catherine Aczel Boivie – CEO & Chair, CanWIT, Division of CATAAlliance
B. Lynn Beattie – UBC Division of Geriatric Medicine
Sheina Macadam – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Deborah Money – Vice President, Research, BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Cheryl Slusarchuk – Partner, Blakes, Cassels and Graydon

Congratulations and best of luck to all nominees!

Award recipients will be announced on May 28, 2013 during the Awards dinner at the Westin Bayshore Hotel.
The 2013 Awards are presented by Scotiabank. Gold sponsors are BC Housing, BC Hydro, Goldcorp Inc., Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc., Port Metro Vancouver, TD Bank Group and Teck Resources Limited.

To purchase tickets for the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards please visit our website ywcawomenofdistinction.org/#!tickets

YWCA Metro Vancouver is a registered charity, providing a range of integrated services for women and their families, and those seeking to improve the quality of their lives. From early learning and care to housing, health and fitness, employment services and leadership, YWCA Metro Vancouver touches lives in our communities.