Richmond Hill Honours 19 Exceptional Women Recipients of the 2017 Leading Women/Leading Girls Building Communities Awards
Ontario is marking International Women’s Week by celebrating exceptional women who are making a difference in their communities. On March 5, MPP Reza Moridi awarded 19 recipients for the 2017 Leading Women, Leading Girls, Building Communities Awards at Langstaff Community Centre in Richmond Hill.
The Leading Women, Leading Girls, Building Communities Awards recognizes Ontarians who are working hard to improve the lives of others through volunteerism. The awards are issued by the Honourable Indira Naidoo-Harris, Minister of Women’s Issues.
The 2017 recipients are:
Antonietta Miniaci 2. Daphne Jackson 3. Emily Ng 4. Heather Keeling 5. Heather Skoll 6. Helina Po-Chun Koo 7. Janine Purves 8. Joanne Witt 9. Joyce Chu Yun Li 10.Mary Elizabeth Loweth 11.Pamela Harakh 12.Patricia Sham 13.Ruth Matisko 14.Shahla Ghafouri 15.Sherry Tabatabai 16.Yvette Daou-Yacoub 17.Xiujuan Liu 18.Zarrin Mohyeddin 19.Ziba Saadati
From March 5 to 11, International Women’s Week is celebrated across the province, recognizing the economic, political and social achievements that outstanding women and girls have made in Ontario.
Recognizing the civic contribution of women and girls is part of Ontario’s plan to create jobs, grow our economy and help people in their everyday lives.
QUOTES
“These exceptional women have given their time and energy to helping others and improving their communities. It is important to recognize their strength, leadership and the positive example they set for others.” — Richmond Hill, MPP, Richmond Hill
“International Women’s Week is a celebration of the achievements of women and a time to renew calls for equality. The women and girls recognized through this award are not only helping their communities, they also serve as an inspiration to all of us. Thank you for your outstanding work and accomplishments.” — Indira Naidoo-Harris, Minister of the Status of Women
QUICK FACTS
§ March 8 has been recognized as International Women’s Day around the world since 1977. The annual celebration highlights women’s economic, political and social achievements.
§ The Leading Women/Leading Girls Building Communities Recognition Program honours girls under the age of 18 and women 18 years and older.
- Since its launch in 2006, more than 1000 women and girls across Ontario have been recognized for their community leadership contributions.