Toronto ON, March 4, 2004

Metropolitan Hotel
2003 ExtraOrdinary Women of the Year Gala

This night was one to remember, it was a fun-filled night of awards, celebration and winners.

The evening kicked off with Past President of CAWEE Patti Knight, welcoming all attendees and nominees to the Gala. In keeping with tradition the winner from last year’s 2003 ExtraOrdinary Women of the Year Gala, Sandra Anstey said a few words of encouragement and talked about the Yonge Street Mission Women’s Program that she is involved with.

Anne Sowden, the Event Chair took to the floor to describe the four criteria that all nominees must hold: 1. Encourages and mentors women in their career goals 2. Encourages and assists women to achieve their life goals, other than career i.e. financial, family, health, talents etc...3. Participates actively in the community on issues that directly affect women and 4. Makes personal sacrifices in the process of assisting other women.

Zofia Hall, Awards Selection Committee Chair announced the following six women’s names as the Finalist, they were each introduced by each person who nominated them. The Finalist were: Belinda Clemmensen from Clemneson Consulting, Lillyann Goldstein from @Wallace Studios & Partner Distillery District, Delores Lawrence from NHI Nursing & Homemakers Inc., Susan McLarty from IT World Canada, Akela Peoples from A+ Innovation and Elizabeth Tower from Tower ProSearch.

Zofia Hall introduced the winner who was Elizabeth Tower. Ms. Tower was nominated by Pat Vann and was extremely happy to receive such an award.

CAWEE members share their unique world of energy, expertise, ideas and experience at events like these throughout the year.

“Broaden your Perspective” is the vision of the associations’ members, who come together collectively to share their stories and grow through their associations. Personal and professional development begins with effective networking and marketing. Because women operate differently in the business world, they need to establish trust in themselves and in their network of contacts. To make this happen, CAWEE encourages businesswomen to connect with each other to gain new insights and build long-term relationships. Membership in CAWEE offers different perspectives, different educational opportunities, different networking events and different approaches to expanding the world within you.

CAWEE Gala events are constantly promoted on our website. Please visit www.cawee.net for upcoming information on evening events, Breakfast Club, Lunch n’ Learn Series and Cocktail Networking Meetings.

Lara Gallagher, Director PR