The Red Deer & District Community Foundation (RDDCF) is pleased to announce the names of the 2020 Women of Excellence Awards Gala Nominees. This year 48 women are being recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions to Central Alberta. All of the women come from a variety of sectors and age groups, but are similar in their exceptional contribution to society.
“This year is going to look a little different than any of our previous celebrations,” Erin Peden, Executive Director of the Red Deer & District Community Foundation said. “Obviously, because of the care and detail we, as a society, are required to take to ensure the health and safety of our communities during COVID-19, we had to think outside of the box and create a way to celebrate these incredible women safely. So on June 13 we are asking everyone to join us for the Virtually All Dressed Up Awards Gala.”
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.
“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.”
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