About OBWA

Founded in 1987, The Orillia Business Women’s Association is a non-profit, non-fundraising group that gathers for the purpose of networking. All women are welcome. Regular meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month.

Every year, the OBWA hosts the Nelle Carter Woman of the Year Awards & Lisa Brooking Young Woman of the Year Awards. The Woman of the Year Award is given to someone respected for her outstanding work in her community, in the workplace, at home, or all three. The Young Woman of the Year must demonstrate high scholastic achievement, participation in extra school activities, volunteer work in the community and be seeking post-secondary education.

Executive Committee

The Executive committee is elected for a two-year term and meets on the third Wednesday of the month to review and plan the operation of the Association. This group makes policies for the club and keeps things running smoothly.

Motions affecting the members-at-large are brought forward at the dinner meetings and voted on by the members present. Ideas and suggestions are always welcome.

2009 – 2010 OBWA Board Members

Past President: Wendy Elliot
President: Cheryl Snake
1st Vice President: Lynda McNabb
2nd Vice President: Betsy Gross
Treasurer: Julie Rose
Secretary: Michelle Byers
Membership: Pam Rennie
Programs and Publicity: Mary Silk
Telephone Co-ordinator: Mary Chmiel