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Hannah Lin, YWCA Muskoka Executive Director (back left) with the 2016 Women of Distinction nominees (back from second left) Kerri Valentin, Amy Wallace, Penny Varney, Michelle Ainsworth, Brenda Rhodes; (front from left) Arleigh Luckett, Christina Hunter, Jill Dunford, and Alissa Ahsome. (Missing: Alison Brownlee, Kate O’Brien and Pamela Terreberry.)
Hannah Lin, YWCA Muskoka Executive Director (back left) with the 2016 Women of Distinction nominees (back from second left) Kerri Valentin, Amy Wallace, Penny Varney, Michelle Ainsworth, Brenda Rhodes; (front from left) Arleigh Luckett, Christina Hunter, Jill Dunford, and Alissa Ahsome. (Missing: Alison Brownlee, Kate O'Brien and Pamela Terreberry.)

YWCA Muskoka Women of Distinction 2016 nominees announced

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The YWCA Women of Distinction Awards Gala is a celebration of inspiring women in our community and this year’s nominees are no exception.

“Each of these women has shown devotion and passion for the work they do,” says Nominations Committee Chair and volunteer, Pat Sheppard, “Their nominators have proven these women have made a positive impression that deserves to be recognized.”

This year’s nominees are: Alissa Ahsome, Michelle Ainsworth, Alison Brownlee, Jill Dunford, Christina Hunter, Arleigh Luckett, Kate O’Brien, Brenda Rhodes, Pamela Terreberry, Kerri Valentin, Penny Varney, and Amy Wallace.

YWCA Muskoka’s 2016 Women of Distinction Awards Gala will be held at the Mark O’Meara Clubhouse, Grandview Huntsville on Wednesday October 26, 2016.

Tickets are currently on sale for $80 general admission or $800 for a table of 10.You can purchase your tickets online at www.ywcamuskoka.com, over the phone by credit card at 705-645-9827 or in person at YWCA, 440 Ecclestone Drive in Bracebridge, by cash, cheque or credit card. The event is also
accessible through www.eventbrite.ca.

Proceeds from this event help support YWCA programs and services across Muskoka throughout the year. YWCA Muskoka operates without ongoing core government funding and relies on donations, program grants, and fundraising events including Women of Distinction.

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