2018 PRISM Awards Celebrates Influential Women at Annual Event Gala
Twenty-one women were celebrated and lauded for their impact and influence in the community as the Business Women of Moose Jaw (BWMJ) presented the 5th annual PRISM Awards fundraiser in support of Transition House. The event which was held at the Macoun Lounge at Saskatchewan Polytechnic on Saturday, March 3 with awards presented to seven (7) women who received awards spanning several categories. Twenty-one women were nominated this year in the categories of: Perseverance, Role Model, Influential, Successful and Mentor. The PRISM Awards celebrates women in these different categories who have been instrumental in different aspects of the community, as well as in personal achievements.
The winners for this year’s PRISM Awards were Laura Hamilton for Perseverance; Maryse Carmichael for Role Model; Carla O’Reilly for Influential; Rebeca Johnstone for successful; Johanne Spencer for Mentor; Olivia Arndt for Youth Achievement and Geri Hall for the Lifetime Achievement Award. The women thanked the BWMJ for recognizing women’s impact in our local community and commended other nominees for their contributions. The winners received necklaces exclusively designed by Fifth Avenue Collection Jewelry.
Last year’s Lifetime Achievement award winner, Joyce Walter was this year’s guest speaker at the Gala. Walter, a veter- an journalist, applauded all of this year’s nominees for their impact and commended them for their personal achievements. She detailed her 50-year journey as a journalist and editor—currently a Moose Jaw Express columnist, sharing the ups and downs of a well-accomplished career. Walter encouraged the women to continue being great and impacting generations to come. “I encourage you to support each other, cheer the success of others; dream your dreams; do not be afraid to travel new roads and embark on new journeys— even ones you have not anticipated. Don’t be afraid to stay right here in this city and make your mark, whatever that mark may be. Remember, dreams don’t come true through good luck. They come true through hard work and dedication,” she said. “Congratulations to everyone and thank you to the Business Women of Moose Jaw for providing opportunities for women to share their successes and be the very best that they can be.”
“I encourage you to support each other, cheer the success of others; dream your dreams; do not be afraid to travel new roads and embark on new journeys—even ones you have not anticipated.” Guest speaker Joyce Walter