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The Minerva Award

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According to legend, ‘Minerva’ was the goddess of warriors, poetry, medicine, wisdom, commerce, and craft.

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The Minerva Award is presented annually to recognize a member of the Women’s Business Network who gives freely of her experience, time and energy to the organization, its members, and our community.

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This individual is someone who has been instrumental in the growth of the CVWBN, who has assisted others in the membership and is a well-respected member of the business community.

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The presentation of the award is made at the Annual General Meeting, which is held on the second Wednesday in May each year.

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Carol Elliott

2022

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Carol Elliott (centre) is presented with the Minerva Award by Deanna Papinaeu (L) and Kelly Phillips (R).

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Carol has served the WBN in many ways, including being a Director on the Board, the BOOST committee Chair, and a Director at Large.

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Her enthusiasm, wit, and verve supported the continued growth of the WBN throughout the years.

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Thank you, Carol, for your committment to helping business women grow and thrive in the Comox Valley.

Honouring Past Recipients

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2021 - Deanna Papineau

2020 - Dennyse Harris

2019 - Terri Perrin

2018 - Linda Graceffo

2017 - Donna Lafonatine

016 – Bobbie Norton

2015 – Tara Laderoute

2014 – Maureen Glowasky

2013 – Liz Tribe

2012 – Debi Genereux

2011 – Julie Watkins

2010 – Maggie Komar

2009 – Emma Payton

2008 – Brenda Kelm

2007 – Lara Austin

2006 – Karen McKinnon

2005 – Deb Dewar

2004 – Barb Greenwood

2003 – Audrey Stewart

2002 – Linda Oprica

2001 – Linda Oprica

2000 – Cindy Steuart

1999 – Donna Stevenson

1998 – Marcia Allardice

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