Do you know a woman whose outstanding achievements contribute to the well-being and future of Metro Vancouver? Do you know of a business or organization that supports the wellness and diverse needs of its employees? Nominations for the 37th annual YWCA Women of Distinction Awards are now open!
2019 Nominees
Nominate an Outstanding Women for the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
You can nominate an individual or a workplace in the following categories: Arts, Culture & Design; Business & the Professions; Community Champion; Education, Training & Development; Entrepreneurship; Environmental Sustainability; Health & Wellness; Non-Profit; Reconciliation in Action; Research, the Sciences & Technology; Young Woman of Distinction; and Outstanding Workplace.
YWCA Metro Vancouver is proud to host the nationally-recognized awards in support of their 59 programs and services that help women, children, youth and families at turning points in their lives.
The Awards is a chance to pay tribute to our communities’ outstanding women and organizations and to support much-needed programs and services crucial to building brighter futures for vulnerable women and children.
Nominations for the 2020 Women of Distinction Awards are now open and will close on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 5:00pm. Learn more about the Awards or the nominations process.
Nomination Information Webinar Tuesday, October 22, 2019 – 11:30am – 12:30pm Sign up for a nomination information webinar to learn what is involved and informative tips for submitting a successful nomination package. Get your questions answered during the live Q&A session. Registration is by donation and space is limited.
Follow the YWCA of Vancouver on Facebook and Twitter for more information.
YWCA Metro Vancouver is dedicated to achieving women’s equality. Their mission is to touch lives and build better futures for women and their families through advocacy and integrated services that foster economic independence, wellness and equal opportunities.
Miss604 is a proud sponsor of the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards, since 2010.
Has it felt like a really long week to anyone else? Luckily, there is a full lineup of events and activities happening around Metro Vancouver (rain or shine) to pull us out of this post back-to-school slump. Miss604 is proud to sponsor Maker Faire Vancouver at Science World on Saturday, and you can find this event and more things to do in Vancouver this weekend below:
Remember that time last autumn when a Ferris Wheel lit up Robson Square – and we raised over $765,000 for kids with special needs in BC? Well, Variety – The Children’s Charity of BC is doing it all again, this time bringing their Ferris Wheel and carnival-like atmosphere to Sunset Beach for the Variety Week Wrap Party.
Ferris Wheel at Sunset Beach for the Variety Week Wrap Party
Where: Sunset Beach Parking Lot, Vancouver’s West End When: Friday, October 4, 2019 from 12:00pm to 10:00pm Admission: FREE! Please consider bringing a donation for Variety. Food trucks will be on site and there will be rides and games by donation.
Open to the public beginning at 12:00pm, the Variety Week Wrap Party will wind up Variety Week which launches on Monday, September 30, 2019 during Global BC’s Global News Morning where viewers will be introduced to families who Variety has helped.
In addition to taking in a stunning panoramic view of the city from high above partygoers will enjoy carnival attractions, concessions, musical guests and the “Club Heartly Kids Korner”.
Also returning to the party will be Global BC’s Global News Hour at 6 and 980 CKNW’s The Lynda Steele Show who will both be broadcasting live on location. And making their Variety Week Wrap Party debut will be presenting sponsor Accent Inns who will offer exciting family activities and The Gaming Stadium who will host an interactive esports experience for video game enthusiasts.
Donations can be made by calling toll-free at 310-KIDS, online at variety.bc.ca or by texting KIDS to 45678 to make an automatic $20 contribution.
Variety – the Children’s Charity steps in where health care ends providing direct help to children with special needs in BC. For over 50 years, Variety has ensured children have the support to reach their potential. Since 2010, Variety has distributed more than $30 million in funding to families and organizations in communities all across the province.
Miss604’s Rebecca Bollwitt is a proud member of the Board of Directors of Variety – The Children’s Charity, and Chair of its Membership and Marketing Committees.
Small Business BC presents INSPIRE, an evening of networking, inspiration and meaningful panel conversations addressing the positive impact that businesses and entrepreneurs can have on climate change. The panel will also discuss how starting as a sustainable business or adapting new green technologies and operations has allowed for increased business success and profitability.
Small Business BC Presents INSPIRE 2019
Where: TELUS World of Science (1455 Quebec St, Vancouver) When: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 from 5:30pm- to 10:00pm Tickets:Available online now for $75 plus fees
The 9th Annual INSPIRE will feature complimentary drinks, canapés, networking, and an interactive panel session as we gather to recognize the important contributions of small businesses to our local economy and our local communities.
Meet the Small Business community, hear from BC’s most successful entrepreneurs and celebrate the launch of the Small Business BC Awards.
Small Business Leadership in Climate Action Panelists
Gerry Egan, VP of Maintenance – Harbour Air
Emily Pearson, Manager of Energy and Environment – Vancity
Ellen Walker-Matthews, VP Destination & Industry Development – Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association
Brianne Miller, Owner – Nada Grocery
Christine VanDerwill, Manager of Partnerships and Communications, Climate Smart
The goal of the event is to spark creativity and motivate attendees to look at their business practices and evaluate where change can be made no matter how small, benefiting their bottom line and helping fight the progression of climate change. Additionally, the connections that attendees make throughout the course of the evening will help to foster future collaboration between small businesses and enterprise level organizations, creating measurable impact.
Follow Small Business BC on Twitter and Facebook for more info.
Cats and Dogs, presented by White Spot restaurants, is the first large-scale exhibition at Science World dedicated to our furry friends. You will discover what we know about our canine and feline companions—scientifically, sociologically and culturally.
Produced by Cité des Sciences et de I’Industrie (Paris), Cats and Dogs will run from September 22, 2019 to January 5, 2020. This captivating exhibition immerses its guests in a variety of entertaining and interactive environments that reveal the history and science behind these household pets and our profound connections to them.
Cats and Dogs at Science World
The science of animal behaviour has advanced by leaps and bounds in recent years. Now you can take science to the next level, by leaping like a cat and bounding like a dog through interactive exhibits.
From the tiniest Chihuahuas to the largest Great Danes, and from the lush, furry Persians to the sleek, hairless Sphynx, you’ll develop a better understanding about these loveable companions, who have lived along side us for over 15,000 years!
Immerse yourself and see, hear and feel what your furry, and not-so-furry, friends experience on a daily basis. Is it a cat’s life or a dog’s life? Cats and Dogs sniffs out the amazing facts and lets you be the judge.
Follow Science World on Twitter and Facebook for the latest event information.
Win Tickets
I have a family 4 pack of tickets to give away that will give one lucky winner and their guests access to Science World for the day to check out the new Cats and Dogs exhibition. Here’s how you can enter to win:
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. The winner can pick their date to attend during the run of the film, between September 22, 2019 and January 5, 2020.
