YWCA Women of Distinction nominees
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- Published on Thursday, March 12, 2015
By John Drinkwater
The Neepawa Banner
These women who come from within the Banner distribution area are nominees for the 2015 Women of Distinction Awards Gala. This annual event, in its 28th year, is being held on March 12, at the U.C.T. Pavilion, Keystone Centre, Brandon. There are an additional 15 nominees who come from Brandon and the Westman and Parkland areas.
Sandra Jones (Carberry), Leadership in Business: Sandra is a truly inspiring woman, a dedicated wife and mother of two beautiful girls and one handsome son. She's the CAO for Carberry & North Cypress - Langford. Jones puts her heart and soul into her family, community and career.
Julia K. Senchuk (Carberry), Excellence in Education: Julia was born and raised in England until immigrating to Canada in her early teens to the Neepawa area. She is a lifelong learner with a Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology as well as her certificate in Animal Assisted Therapy. Senchuk is currently a sessional instructor at Brandon University, instructor at ACC and operates her own private counselling practice focusing on individual, family and couple counselling.
Mallory Workman (Onanole), Youth (16-21 years): Mallory is a mature and moralistic young lady, who is responsible, kind, giving, and genuine. She is a leader and a “team player” in every sense of the term. Workman is an excellent role model for young women in the community.
Johanne Ross (Minnedosa), Agriculture: Johanne and her husband Barry live in Minnedosa. They have three grown boys who have all become “aggies” themselves. She is very passionate about agriculture and ag awareness.
Jillian Dalby (Alexander), Young Woman (22-29 years)
Jillian is an accomplished farrier. She's completed the Farrier Science course at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in 2005, and has obtained her American Farrier Association Certified Farrier level. Dalby is working successfully and independently in a trade that is predominantly pursued by men, with 90% of farriers registered with the AFA being male, and only 10% female. She is an example to young women and girls to push themselves to further education and more.
