Muskoka Outstanding BusinessWomen’s Awards 2009 1
Second annual event honours
outstanding businesswomen
Women play an integral role in books and has contributed over $1
Muskoka’s economy, yet their contri- million for breast cancer research.
butions to the business world tend to Over the last few years, Reisman
be overshadowed by their male coun- has extended her health and wellness
terparts. principles into a multitude of various
Donald Smith
The Muskoka Outstanding Busi- businesses, including a highly suc-
Publisher
nessWomen’s Awards are their time cessful cooking school, and, more
to shine. Now in its second year, the recently, a health-conscious catering Melissa Kosowan
awards program recognizes local company.
Editor
businesswomen through an awards Reisman is also a registered nutri-
gala, held this year on April 28 at tional consultant from the Canadian
Donna Ansley
Delta Grandview Resort in School of Natural Nutrition and
Curtis Armstrong
Huntsville. holds several university degrees,
“Muskoka has some very talented including a BA and an MBA from
Laurie Johle
women and this is an opportunity to York University and a B.Ed. from the
Mary Lee Zimmer
recognize their hard work and cele- University of Toronto. She is also the Advertising Sales
brate their achievements,” says Don mother of four active children.
Smith, publisher of North Country “Rose is a very inspiring individ-
Marc Bonitatibus
Business and Muskoka Magazine, ual and her story sends a message
Production Manager
which are presenting the event. that there is nothing a woman can’t
The program is designed to recog- achieve,” says Smith. “She is a role
Addie Collins
nize the challenges women often model to many and is a perfect exam-
face in the business world, congratu- ple of someone who found their call-
Kim Knight
late successful businesswomen on a ing in life and turned it into a success
Design Department
job well done and to let them know
ROSE
a woman, who is working in the pri- story.”
their efforts are worthy of celebra-
REISMAN
vate sector or in a “for-profit” busi- Last year’s event honoured over
Angy Gliddon
tion. ness environment, who is 30 years of 30 nominees and welcomed over 200
Ken Northey
“The contributions of our busi- or more employees. age or younger as of April 28, 2009. guests who came to celebrate their
Susan Smith
nesswomen in Muskoka are a driving • Muskoka Professional of the Rose Reisman, one of this coun- colleagues, friends, wives, mothers,
force in our local economy,” says Year, recognizing a woman with a try’s leading authorities on the art of sisters and daughters.
Reader Sales
Mary Lee Zimmer, sales manager of professional designation such as eating and living well, is the keynote “A room full of energetic, positive
and Service
Cottage Home & Property Showcase lawyer, engineer, accountant or plan- speaker at the second annual awards women is almost overwhelming,”
and MC at the 2nd annual awards ner who is working in the private event. concludes Zimmer. “The experience
Tim Du Vernet
gala. “Celebrating these achieve- sector or in a “for-profit” business Reisman is a savvy entrepreneur is so powerful. It reinforces our con-
Don McCormick
ments and honouring the enormous environment. whose strength lies in recognizing nection and moves us to be the best
value of a strong work ethic is pow- • Heart and Soul Award, recogniz- the ever changing needs of the mar- we can be.”
Dianne Park Thach
erful and feeds the soul. Recognition ing an employee who has put her ketplace. She began by self-publish- The podium sponsor of this year’s
Scott Turnbull
cannot be overrated.” heart and soul into her community ing a general cookbook in 1988, but Muskoka Outstanding Business-
Karen Wehrstein
A total of 33 nominations were through her volunteerism and com- in 1993, she realized the need to Women’s Awards is Sobeys.
Contributors
received in eight categories: munity service. change her own lifestyle was part of Silver sponsors include Delta
• Muskoka Businesswoman of the • Muskoka Businesswoman of the something much bigger. Her 1993 Grandview Resort, RBC Financial
Year, recognizing the owner or man- Year – Tourism, recognizing an own- cookbook, Rose Reisman Brings Group and Muskoka Furniture.
ager of a business with 1 to 5 er, manager or employee whose Home Light Cooking, sold over Bronze sponsors are Les Bell
Muskoka Outstanding
employees. efforts have distinguished her as a 400,000 copies. Insurance Agency Inc., Jacqui
BusinessWomen’s Awards
• Muskoka Businesswoman of the champion of the tourism industry in Since then, Reisman has penned Semkow, Mortgage Specialist with
program is published by
Year, recognizing the owner or man- Muskoka. numerous cookbooks and columns, TD Canada Trust and Staples Busi-
Cottage Country
ager of a business with a staff of 6 to • Employee of the Year, recogniz- she’s worked as a caterer, restaurant ness Depot. Communications, a division of
15 employees. ing an employee whose efforts have consultant, TV and radio personality, TVCogeco and Moose FM are the Osprey Media Publishing Inc.
• Muskoka Businesswoman of the made a significant contribution to public speaker, teacher, corporate media sponsors of the 2nd Annual which is a part of:
Year, recognizing the owner or man- her employer. health and wellness consultant. To Muskoka Outstanding Business-
ager of a business with a staff of 16 • Young Entrepreneur, recognizing date she has written more than 16 Women’s awards.
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