Muskoka Outstanding BusinessWomen’s Awards 2009 13
Nominees
Congratulations to all nominees from
passionate about their busi- others.
nesses, and I feel it’s impor- “Our strength and vitality
tant that all people in the as a community is dependent
community support them on the strength of each citi-
Studio.17
when possible.” zen and their ability to con-
In addition to helping tribute to the whole,” she
small businesses succeed, says.
PRIVATE, PROFESSIONAL
Willford is a community Perhaps Winspear’s com-
HAIRSTYLING SERVICES
supporter, giving her time in mitment to the community
any way she can. stems from the gratification
“I try to be a great promot- she gets from living here.
er of the community I live in, She grew up in Bracebridge
Julie
and therefore feel it’s my and feels fortunate to have
responsibility to turn a had the opportunity to return
McDonald-Hewitson
thought into a reality,” she to her hometown and raise a
PAULA WILLFORD says. SANDRA WINSPEAR
family. ~ Senior Stylist ~
Small business advisor, Known for rarely turning Executive director,
Winspear, a loving mother
TD Canada Trust down an invitation to a com- Hospice Muskoka
and devoted daughter, is
(Formely of R.J.’s)
Relocating to Gravenhurst munity event, Willford is a As the executive director
unstoppable in supporting
with her husband more than board member for the of Hospice Muskoka, Sandra
various causes. While she is
30 years ago, Paula Willford Gravenhurst Chamber of Winspear works tirelessly to
known for her work with
quickly found herself as part Commerce and member of meet the needs of families
Hospice Muskoka, she is
of the family at TD Canada the Gravenhurst Rotary facing end of life issues in
also involved in other com-
29 Years of Experience from
Trust. Club. She was recently Muskoka.
munity organizations,
With a penchant for learn- involved in a project with the “Where and how we live
including the Muskoka Lim-
Toronto - Mississauga - Muskoka
ing, she embraced many of Blue Sky Network to turn a is a product of our commit-
berettes, Bracebridge Minor
the positions at the bank over vacant lot in downtown ment not only to our collec-
Hockey Association and the
~ By Appointment Only ~
the years. But now as a small Gravenhurst into a public tive identity, but to the qual-
Bracebridge Muskoka Lakes
17 Wood Glen Crescent, Bracebridge
business advisor, her reward green space. For the past ity of life for all who live
Rotary Club, from which she
comes with seeing clients four years she has also here,” she says.
received the Paul Harris
705-646-1870
succeed in their pursuits. offered her support as leader Winspear meets monthly
Award. She also devotes her
“I love that my job allows of the local Weight Watchers with the Muskoka Chaplain-
time to local church parishes
me to assist people with their meeting group. cy committee, and is
in the Gravenhurst and
dreams of starting a new “It was very rewarding to involved with the boards for
Bracebridge areas and sings
business, or growing their see the delight in people and the North Simcoe Palliative
in the Bracebridge choir.
existing business, within the be a part of helping them Care Committee and Local
“We need to reach out and
community,” she says. achieve their goals,” she Health Integration Network.
invest in each other as an
“Small business owners are says. Contributing her time and
extension of our community Congratulations to all nominees
efforts to the community is health and well being,” she
and award recipients!
important for herself and says.
www.northcountrybusinessnews.com
Congratulations On A Job Well Done.
I’m proud of the commitment and hard work you’ve put into achieving your goals.
Muskoka Outstanding Business Women
Les Bell Ins Agcy Inc
Les Bell, Agent
46 Ann St.
Bracebridge, ON P1L 2C1
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