Meet the 2020 Women of Excellence Awards nominees

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The gala, which will be hosted online through Zoom Webinars, will include an interactive program complete with inspiring conversation about perseverance during a difficult time, personal introductions to the outstanding women nominated in 12 different categories, and updates on how the Foundation is actively working to support charitable agencies during the pandemic.

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“We decided this was the perfect opportunity to celebrate the women who work day-in and day-out to support our communities while raising money to support the charities that continue to feel the weight of our current global crisis,” Peden explained. “The proceeds of each ‘ticket’ for the online event will go towards the COVID-19 Community Response Fund that is geared to assist registered charities with short-term, urgent funding.”

All guests are invited to get all dressed up, just as they would any other year for the Women of Excellence Awards Gala and details regarding how and where to purchase tickets will be available beginning next week.

“There’s a first time for everything,” Peden said. “And this is the first time we have the opportunity to share the stories of these women not only with the people within one room, but potentially with the entire world. That’s the beauty of going virtual; virtually anyone can attend.”