2005 Event Photos

Marilyn Kapitany, Chair of the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg's Board of Directors presents the diamond sponsorship award to Margaux Watt from CBC Radio One 990. CBC Radio One 990 is the proud sponsor of the Recreation, Sport and Active Living category.


Sylvia Kuzyk accepts the diamond sponsorship award from Marilyn Kapitany, the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg's Chair of the Board of Directors. CTV is the proud to be the sponsor of the Media and Public Relations category.


Pat Flaws and Annika Weeks present Amber Shin, nominee for the Gerrie Hammond Memorial Award of Promise, with her certificate of recognition.


Doris Mae Oulton, Chair of the Women of Distinction Committee, Dave Young, CEO of the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg and nominee, Carole Wylie (Community Voluntarism) enjoy the festivities at the VIP Reception in the Pan Am Room at the Convention Centre.


Lee Newton, award recipient for the Community Voluntarism and Founder of Winnipeg Harvest, and Lindor Reynolds, award recipient in the category of Media and Public Relations and guests at the VIP Reception.


Elizabeth Beauprè accepts the certificate of recognition for her mother, Ann Lugsdin (Arts, Culture and Heritage) from Pat Flaws and Annika Weeks, Co-Chairs of the Nomination Committee.


Manju Lodha, Women of Distinction nominee in the category of Arts, Culture and Heritage and guests enjoy the VIP Reception.


Maureen Pendergast, Women of Distinction nominee (Business, Trades and the Professions) and founder of Kinkora Developments Limited is presented with a certificate of recognition from Pat Flaws and Annika Weeks, Co-Chairs of the Nomination Committee.


Volunteers Marlene Beaudet, General Manager for the Downtown Branch of the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg and Carolyn Daly help out for the evening.


Doris Mae Oulton, Chair of the Women of Distinction Committee, Marilyn Kapitany, Chair of the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg's Board of Directors and Sue Punter, Co-Chair of the Donations and Public Relations Committee stop briefly to pose for a photo.


Coleen Dufresne, award recipient Recreation, Sport and Active Living, and nominees, Debbie McCallum (Business, Trades, and the Professions), Kristine Koster (Young Woman of Distinction) and guests gather at the VIP Reception.


Master of Ceremonies, Susan Thompson shares a laugh with the nominees and guests at dinner.


Pat Flaws (left) and Annika Weeks (right) present nominee Bonnie Emerson (Community Voluntarism) with her certificate of recognition.


Piper Nancy Hamilton leads the 44, 2005 nominees into the main floor ballroom to start the dinner service.