The Child Advocacy Centre of Kelowna is proud to announce that Executive Director Ginny Becker has been named a Finalist for the 2023 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards for the Social Change Award: Regional Impact. The RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards are the pre-eminent national business awards recognizing the country’s leading female entrepreneurs. Now in its 31st year, the program is an initiative of Women of Influence+, an award-winning organization dedicated to advancing Canadian women.
From a pool of thousands of nominees, 20 Finalists from coast to coast have been selected to represent 7 Award Categories. The Social Change Award: Regional Impact is dedicated to a female entrepreneur who has made a profound and positive impact in their community as an exceptional leader of a registered charity, social enterprise or not-for-profit that is dedicated to their unique brand of social change, at a local or regional level.
Ginny Becker is one of 3 Regional Finalists being recognized in this category, representing Western Canada.
The Child Advocacy Centre of Kelowna provides an inspired, child-friendly environment dedicated to supporting those impacted by child abuse and neglect by empowering front-line agencies from law enforcement, social workers, victim services workers, healthcare and mental health to work together to improve outcomes and build resilience for children, families, and community.
“It is an absolute honour to be included among this incredible group of changemakers from across the country. When we work together in pursuit of a greater good, anything is possible. This recognition is a testament to the commitment of our partnership, the dedication of our frontline, and the communal strength of all those who stand alongside us in support of survivors. United in our vision, we are transforming outcomes for those impacted by child abuse and neglect, one child and family at a time.” – Ginny Becker, Executive Director, Child Advocacy Centre of Kelowna
The winners will be announced and celebrated in-person at the 31st Annual Awards Gala, on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.
This year, Women of Influence+ is thrilled to host this inspiring red-carpet event at the Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, where nominees, executives, dignitaries, and notable industry guests will come together once again for an evening of celebration and meaningful connection with business leaders from across the country.