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And once again, a massive thank you to everyone wh

And once again, a massive thank you to everyone who sponsored our first in-person RISE Awards Gala! We really could not have pulled it off without your generous support.⁠
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@martinslanewinery - Wine Sponsor⁠
@rbc - Awards Trophies⁠
@peacocksheridan - Photography Sponsor⁠
@sutco1995 - Keynote Sponsor⁠
@renerussoriseup - Judges Luncheon Sponsor⁠
@kelownanow - Media Sponsor / Community Partner⁠
@portia_ella - Make-Up for Emcee's and Keynote Speaker⁠
KFM Creative - Video Sponsor⁠
@secure_rite - Storage Sponsor Community Partner⁠
@fleekfactorykelowna - Audio/Visual Sponsor⁠
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#riseawards #communityawards #communitysupport #womensupportingwomen #kelownaevents #kelownabc #smallbusinessbc #kelownanow #kelownabusinesses #supportlocalkelowna #kelownashoplocal #womeninbusiness #communityleaders @bdc_ca @capricmw @crowe_mackay

Thank you to these three amazing local businesses

Thank you to these three amazing local businesses who stepped up and Sponsored our individual awards:

@bdc_ca Woman of the Year
@crowe_mackay Changemaker
Pushor Mitchell LLP Spirit Award

We appreciate your support! Thank you for helping us honour the finalists and winners in each category
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#womeninleadership #kelownabc #kelownaevents #kelownaawards #kelownabusiness #kelownabusinessawards #communityleaders #communityovercompetition #womeninleadership #coastcaprihotel

We don't know about you, but we're still riding an

We don't know about you, but we're still riding an emotional high from Wednesday evening's RISE Awards Gala ✨

A big Thank You again to our Platinum Sponsor, @capricmw for all of your support!💜

#womeninleadership #kelownabc #kelownaevents #kelownaawards #kelownabusiness #kelownabusinessawards #communityleaders #communityovercompetition #womeninleadership #coastcaprihotel

Last night, in addition to our 3 Title Awards, we

Last night, in addition to our 3 Title Awards, we gave away a surprise Award, to a woman whose dedication to the women in our community could not go unnoticed.

CONGRATULATIONS, ANGIE LOHR - Winner of the Community Heart and Soul award 🏆✨💜

#womeninleadership #womanoftheyear #changemaker #communityleaders #kelownawomeninbusiness #riseawards #kelownabc #kelownaevents #communityawards #womensupportingwomen #communityovercompetition #coastcaprihotel #womenwhonetwork #womennetworking #kelownanow @hopeokanagan

CONGRATULATIONS TO SHARON BOND-HOGG - our 2022 Pus

CONGRATULATIONS TO SHARON BOND-HOGG - our 2022 Pushor Mitchell LLP Spirit Award Winner 🏆✨💜

#womeninleadership #womanoftheyear #changemaker #communityleaders #kelownawomeninbusiness #riseawards #kelownabc #kelownaevents #communityawards #womensupportingwomen #communityovercompetition #coastcaprihotel #womenwhonetwork #womennetworking #kelownanow

CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. HARMONY MIR - our 2022 @cro

CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. HARMONY MIR - our 2022 @crowe_mackay Changemaker Winner 🏆✨💜

#womeninleadership #womanoftheyear #changemaker #communityleaders #kelownawomeninbusiness #riseawards #kelownabc #kelownaevents #communityawards #womensupportingwomen #communityovercompetition #coastcaprihotel #womenwhonetwork #womennetworking #kelownanow

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALLISON RAMCHUK - our 2022 @bdc

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALLISON RAMCHUK - our 2022 @bdc_ca Woman of the Year Winner 🏆✨💜

#womeninleadership #womanoftheyear #communityleaders #kelownawomeninbusiness #riseawards #kelownabc #kelownaevents #communityawards #womensupportingwomen #communityovercompetition #coastcaprihotel #womenwhonetwork #womennetworking #kelownanow

RISE Awards are sold out, but @portia_ella is host

We are honoured to have Cori Derickson give a Land

We are honoured to have Cori Derickson give a Land Blessing and perform the Okanagan Song for us to open the RISE Awards next week.⁠
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Cori Derickson - Master’s of Fine Arts (Interdisciplinary), Bachelors of⁠
Fine Arts, Business Admin Diploma, artist and holistic practitioner⁠
recently graduated with a master’s graduate degree from University of British Columbia-Okanagan (UBCO) Nov. 2018 lives in Syilx Territory is of Okanagan/Colville/Arrow Lakes -(Plateau), Nez Perce, Hawaiian and Irish descent is a proud mother and grandmother with one great grand nephew.⁠
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Cori is a multi-interdisciplinary artist performance major with⁠
international experience. Cori traveled to Peru, France and the Mid⁠
West USA to share her artistic practice. She is one of the only few⁠
female Eagle Dancer’s in the world. Her artistic practice include dance, sculpture, painting, printmaking, photography, music, writing, animation and production of multi-media works.⁠
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“I have a passion for performance art using the tradition of captikwl⁠
(ancient stories). “I come from a family of knowledge keepers and⁠
natural storytellers” Cori continues the work of her family through her academics and art including that of her Great Great Grandmother - Mourning Dove - Hemishmish (first Native American published author). Cori’s graduate work includes the research of the traditional⁠
performance concepts of theatre based upon the captikwl published by Mourning Dove in “Coyote Stories” (1933-University of Washington State).⁠
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“In 2010 I lost my dear son Makwala to a bullriding accident. It was the worst thing imaginable to endure. I turned to the arts as a tool to heal my life. Through art and ceremony I connected to the spirit world to create beauty in artistic ways to share with the world. The practice is comparable to the spitzen (a sacred thread) which connects the physical world to the spiritual world. It is there that I feel comfort close to my Sunshine and the ancestors while continuing my walk here."

We're so excited to have Kailee McGuire providing

We're so excited to have Kailee McGuire providing entertainment for us at the RISE Awards next week!🎸✨⁠
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Kailee @kaileemcguiremusic is a singer-songwriter from the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. She’s been singing ever since she could talk, and by the age of 8, she bought her first guitar and began writing songs. Starting out in small coffee shops and open mic nights, Kailee began to build her passion for sharing music with others, and felt deeply inspired by the songs and stories of other artists. Throughout the years, Kailee has played at various fundraisers, private events and music venues including sold out shows at The Vibrant Vines Winery in Kelowna, and The Mackie Lake House in Coldstream. ⁠
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Kailee’s artistry is inspired by the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Paul McCartney, Laura Marling, Norah Jones, and many more. Her style is a diverse mix of genres with a soulful folky twist. Songwriting has always confronted Kailee with her deepest emotions and she has the ability to convey those emotions not only with lyrics, but also with her guitar. She plays a captivating melody that will have you humming along, and telling a story that will take you straight to a time and place.⁠
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Kailee recently graduated from the Audio Engineering and Sound Production program at Okanagan College, and has self produced her first EP titled, "Hindsight". The EP features three songs chronicling her time living in Ireland, and is now available on all streaming platforms ⁠
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Kailee is currently recording new music to be released this summer.⁠
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#livemusic #kelownanow #kelownaevents #kelownaliving #kelownabc #okanaganlife #okanaganlake #supportlocal #kaileemcguiremusic #singersongwriter #localmusic #beautifulbc #explorebc #ylw #kelownalife #womeninbusiness #riseawards #kelownawomeninbusiness

Meet Your MCs!⁠✨⁠ ⁠ In case you missed it,

Meet Your MCs!⁠✨⁠
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In case you missed it, Valerie McTavish and Jessica Samuels will be hosting the RISE Awards Gala on May 18th!⁠
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Valerie helps female entrepreneurs gain video confidence so they can effectively use video marketing to grow their reach, community, and sales. ⁠
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She has over 30 years of experience in radio, television, and video production with the last decade dedicated to keeping up with the latest in digital marketing trends. Outside of work, she loves to travel, paddle, hike, practice her broken Spanish, and occasionally enjoy a mescarita with friends. ⁠
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Jessica Samuels believes everyone has a story to tell and has spent two decades engaging diverse audiences. A former broadcaster, Jessica draws upon her skills and experience to continue to shine a light on the issues that impact us all. ⁠
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She is a believer in Doing Some Good and uses that personal motto to guide her through her personal and professional life. Jessica learned early in her career to be an advocate for herself when it came to achieving her goals, and today she supports those around her to do the same. ⁠
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Jessica is the Associate Director, Community Engagement at CMHA Kelowna, where she brings awareness of the organization’s programs, services, and resources to the community in order to foster greater understanding and awareness around mental health.⁠
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#riseawards #communityawards #communitysupport #womensupportingwomen #kelownaevents #kelownabc #smallbusinessbc #kelownanow #meetyourhosts #womeninbusiness #communityleaders @bdc_ca @capricmw @crowe_mackay

A big THANK YOU 💜 to everyone sponsoring the RI

A big THANK YOU 💜 to everyone sponsoring the RISE Awards Gala - we couldn't do it without such a wonderful community!⁠
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Some of our amazing sponsors include:⁠
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@martinslanewinery - Wine Sponsor⁠
@rbc - Awards Trophies⁠
@peacocksheridan - Photography Sponsor⁠
@sutco1995 - Keynote Sponsor⁠
@renerussoriseup - Judges Luncheon Sponsor⁠
@kelownanow - Media Sponsor / Community Partner⁠
@portia_ella - Make-Up for Emcee's and Keynote Speaker⁠
KFM Creative - Video Sponsor⁠
@secure_rite - Storage Sponsor Community Partner⁠
@fleekfactorykelowna - Audio/Visual Sponsor⁠
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We're just 5 days away and tickets are SOLD OUT - email info@kwib.org to get on the waitlist!⁠
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#riseawards #communityawards #communitysupport #womensupportingwomen #kelownaevents #kelownabc #smallbusinessbc #kelownanow #kelownabusinesses #supportlocalkelowna #kelownashoplocal #womeninbusiness #communityleaders @bdc_ca @capricmw @crowe_mackay

Thank You @bdc_ca, @crowe_mackay, and Pushor Mitch

Thank You @bdc_ca, @crowe_mackay, and Pushor Mitchell LLP for sponsoring our Awards!⁠
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✨@bdc_ca Woman of the Year⁠
✨@crowe_mackay Changemaker⁠
✨Pushor Mitchell LLP Spirit Award⁠
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We couldn't celebrate this amazing community without your support.⁠
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See you on Wednesday when we announce the winners! 💜⁠
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#riseawards #platinumsponsor #kelownaevents #kelownawomeninbusiness #kwib #capricmw #communityleaders #womeninleadership #businesscommunity #businessleaders #womeninbusiness #womensupportingwomen #kelownabc #kelownaliving #kelownabusiness #kelownaawards

We're just a five days away!⁠ ⁠ A big THANK YO

We're just a five days away!⁠
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A big THANK YOU to @capricmw for being our Platinum Sponsor for next week's SOLD OUT RISE Awards Gala!⁠
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"CapriCMW is a uniquely independent, employee and locally owned company with strong roots in BC, created through the merger of CMW and Capri insurance companies.⁠
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As a private and independent company, our employee-owners are empowered to make quick, strategic decisions - without bureaucratic delay and, most importantly, based on the best interests of you, our client."⁠
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We'll see you there!💜⁠
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#riseawards #platinumsponsor #kelownaevents #kelownawomeninbusiness #kwib #capricmw #communityleaders #womeninleadership #businesscommunity #businessleaders #womeninbusiness #womensupportingwomen #kelownabc #kelownaliving #kelownabusiness #kelownaawards

The RISE Awards Gala is officially SOLD OUT!✨⁠

The RISE Awards Gala is officially SOLD OUT!✨⁠
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If you'd like to get your name on the waitlist, please email info@kwib.org.⁠
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THANK YOU! 💜

A big THANK YOU 💜 to everyone sponsoring the RI

A big THANK YOU 💜 to everyone sponsoring the RISE Awards Gala - we couldn't do it without such a wonderful community!⁠
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Some of our amazing sponsors include:⁠
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@martinslanewinery - Wine Sponsor⁠
@rbc - Awards Trophies⁠
@peacocksheridan - Photography Sponsor⁠
@sutco1995 - Keynote Sponsor⁠
@renerussoriseup - Judges Luncheon Sponsor⁠
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We're into the single digits of tickets remaining - if you haven't saved yours yet, head to the link in bio ASAP to grab yours before it's too late!⁠
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#riseawards #communityawards #communitysupport #womensupportingwomen #kelownaevents #kelownabc #smallbusinessbc #kelownanow #kelownabusinesses #supportlocalkelowna #kelownashoplocal #womeninbusiness #communityleaders @bdc_ca @capricmw @crowe_mackay⁠
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Time (and tickets!) are running out!✨ If you ha

Time (and tickets!) are running out!✨

If you haven't yet, don't forget to grab your ticket to the RISE Awards Gala on May 18th!

Support the finalists, network, see old friends, and have a wonderful evening with us!

Head to the link in bio today to save your spot, and we'll see you next week at the Coast Capri Hotel!

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Member P

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Member Pop-Up with @orthoquest!⁠
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The evening was filled with sips, sandals, and networking and was a great way to wrap up Pop-Ups for this season!⁠
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If you're interested in hosting a pop-up event at your business's location next season, send us a message 💜⁠
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#communitysupport #memberperks #communityleaders #orthoquest #kelownabusiness #kelownabc #bcsmallbusiness #supportlocal #womensupportingwomen #shoplocalbc #kelownapedorthics #downtownkelowna ⁠
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Pushor Mitchell LLP Spirit Award Finalists✨⁠
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💜Kacheen Naytohow⁠
💜Rhonda Derickson⁠
💜Shannon Hickey⁠
💜Sharon Bond Hogg⁠
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Congratulations to all the nominees and finalists!⁠
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Best of Luck!⁠
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#womensupportingwomen #womanoftheyear #awardsfinalists #kelownanow @kelownanow #kelownaevents #kelownaawards #kelownawomeninbusiness #kelownabusiness #smallbusinessbc #communityleaders

@crowe_mackay Change Maker Finalists! ✨⁠
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💜Angie Lohr⁠
💜Daniel Bussiere⁠
💜Dominique Lennox⁠
💜Dr. Harmony Mir⁠
💜Elizabeth Williams⁠
💜Laura Hetherington⁠
💜Laurence East⁠
💜Tammy Tyree⁠
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Congratulations to all of our nominees and Finalists!⁠
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Best of Luck!⁠
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#womensupportingwomen #womanoftheyear #awardsfinalists #kelownanow @kelownanow #kelownaevents #kelownaawards #kelownawomeninbusiness #kelownabusiness #smallbusinessbc #communityleaders #changemaker

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