Local women nominated for prestigious award

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Published on Friday, February 23, 2018

John Drinkwater
Neepawa Banner & Press

Three women from within our coverage area have been nominated for the 31st Annual YWCA Women of Distinction Awards Gala, which is being held at the MNP Hall, at the Keystone Centre in Brandon on Mar. 8.

Trudy Adamson (Minnedosa)- category nomination (Healthy Living)

Trudy was born and raised in Minnedosa and upon graduation started her career with the Royal Bank of Canada. Her time with RBC allowed her  to see many places across Manitoba and North Western Ontario, moving 13 times  over her 40 year career. At the time of her retirement she was a Banking Advisor.

It was when she was in Winnipeg that she saw an advertisement asking for volunteers for the Special Olympics. She said she wasn’t sure what to expect, however upon meeting the athletes she was hooked and has  been volunteering with the Special Olympics since October of 1988. Since her retirement from RBC in 2017 Trudy has not slowed down. She continues to be involved with Special Olympics, Minnedosa Golf and Country Club board, and Minnedosa and Area Food Cupboard board.

Pam Little (McCreary)-category nomination (Healthy Living)

Pam Little from McCreary has been involved on the local Economic Development board, East Escarpment Advisory board, Heritage Advisory board, History Book committee, Healthy Together Now committee, and the Manitoba Maple Syrup Festival.

By founding the McCreary Ski and Outdoor Club she has promoted active recreation : Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Biking, Hiking, and Paddling. She started the Jackrabbit Youth Ski program and the Kids of Mud (biking).

Through her lobbying, grant applications, organizing clinics, and the planning of regular special activity events, she has enabled others to be active. Her enthusiasm and long term commitments have greatly enriched her community.

Sara McLean (Rivers)-category nomination (Young Woman 22-29)

Back in October of 2015 Sara’s son Sora Mclean was diagnosed with Acute Myebid Leukemia. After four rounds of chemo, two bouts of radiation and a stem cell transplant to which Sara was the donor, Sora sadly lost his battle.

To this day Sara continues to honour him and other cancer patients and their families by helping organize various fundraisers.

By being an extraordinary role model Sara’s daughter Kyree now too has been helping raise money and awareness for cancer.

There are 19 additional nominees from communities in Binscarth, Brandon, Shoal Lake and Souris.