2011 Winners

Nipigon | Private Sector

Levina Collins

When Levina Collins retired from Nipigon District Memorial Hospital, her employer didn't give her a gold watch; instead she was presented with a pair of sparkly shoes to match her sparkling personality.

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Thunder Bay | Public Sector

Dr. Nancy Lukai

She has a quote from Socrates taped to the top of her computer monitor that reads, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is a habit."

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Thunder Bay | Young Entrepreneur

Marija Harp

The owner of Sweet Pea's Home Catering is poised to open her own restaurant in Thunder Bay soon, furthering her dreams in the culinary industry.

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North Bay | Private Sector

Angela Johnston

More than 30 years ago, when Angela Johnston was a chambermaid at the Relax Inn, the ladder to the top looked daunting.

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North Bay | Public Sector

Nancy Jacko

With a life of physical fitness and volunteer coaching, Nancy Jacko can't say enough about the benefits of sports for women.

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Timmins | Young Entrepreneur

Leslie-Anne McKee

Young Entpreneur Leslie-Anne McKee (Dupuis) is passionate about singing.

"Music is the soul of life. It's like breathing. The first time I sang on stage, I was 10 years old."

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Sudbury | Aspiring Achiever Scholarship

Charlotte Roy

Fairy tale princesses have beauty and charm, but do they offer little girls examples of strong female role models?

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