Saskatoon, SK—Dr. Maureen Reed has been selected as the recipient of the Women of Distinction Award for Lifetime Achievement for 2016.
A leading researcher with the University of Saskatchewan’s School of Environment and Sustainability, Reed has established herself as an expert in how humans engage with the natural world. She is internationally recognized for her study of the social dimensions of environmental management, particularly in UNESCO biosphere reserves. Her work has connected science with community, in an effort to develop a better sense of humanity for us all.
“With this award, YWCA Saskatoon is excited to recognize Dr. Maureen Reed for her many accomplishments and her lifetime of work in building resilient, sustainable communities in our natural world. Maureen and each of our inspiring 2016 nominees are leading the way to enrich our community in many ways,” said Shannon Zook, Executive Director, YWCA Saskatoon.
This year, 55 women from Saskatoon and area, including Reed, are being nominated for the awards:
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Denyse Klette
Jeanette Lynes
Marylou Mintram
Helen Oro
Athletics
Jessie Buydens
Erica Gavel
Muriel Gieni
Jordana Jacobson
Bobbi Janzen
Janis Shirriff
Community Building
Jebunessa Chapola
Heather Fenyes
Jannica Hoskins
Namarta Kochar
Maria Jane Linklater
DeeAnn Mercier
Nicole Smith
Sandra Stack
Erica Weber
Alison Whelan
Stacey White
Education
Karen Robinson
Daphne Taras
Nancy Van Styvendale
Entrepreneurship
Mackenzie Firby
Brett Francis
Chantal Hounjet
Malene Jorgensen
Christie Peters
Carolyn Schwab
Melissa Squire
Health and Wellness
Farrah Dzik
Leah Ferguson
Katelyn Roberts
Heather Thiessen
Erin Wasson
Kalli Youngstrom
Leadership and Professions
Peta Bonham-Smith
Gail Hendry
Angela Hill
Wanda Hunchak
Karen Kobussen
Deb Labersweiler
Laura Plosz
Research and Technology
Donna Benneteau
Lalita Bharadwaj
Julia Montgomery
Under 29
Rachel Drew
Alisha Esmail
Devon Fiddler
Michelle Keene
Noura Sheikhalzoor
Jennifer Shewchuk
Alicia Soulier
Lifetime Achievement
Maureen Reed
The YWCA Women of Distinction Awards® are recognized nationally as one of the most prestigious awards for women. Since 1982, the awards have honoured hundreds of women for their inspirational leadership and extraordinary contributions to Saskatoon and area.
Sponsorship continues to be a vital part of the success of the 2016 PotashCorp YWCA Women of Distinction Awards. Through investment as the title sponsor of the Awards Dinner for many years, PotashCorp has been a longstanding supporter of local community programs for women and families who access services at the YWCA.
The final recipients are announced at the awards dinner on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at TCU Place. Tickets and tables can be purchased on Picatic or at www.ywcasaskatoon.com or by phoning (306) 244-7034 x 121.
For more information about YWCA Saskatoon and the 2016 PotashCorp YWCA Women of Distinction Awards, contact:
Joy-Ann Allin
Director of Development and Communications,
YWCA Saskatoon
(306) 244-7034 extension 132
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