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not. Surely though, it shouldn’t matter 2018 Cambridge & North Dumfries
in the least whether the owner is male
or female. It should matter whether the Community Award Winners
business has a market, a plan and those
that are supporting the need for financ-
ing. Plain and simple, that should be
the test. I find it remarkable that there
is a statistic that shows women are less
likely than men to get financing for their
business.
So, the statistical data suggests that
women are well on their way to busi-
ness dominance but clearly face hurdles
that men do not. It’s not good enough
for us to say we’re making progress.
This is simply about fairness and equity.
No government has ever been able to The winners of this year's awards, Best Marketing Campaign – Red Day,
achieve that. I suspect it’s because most hosted by The Cambridge Chamber St. Mary’s General Hospital Foundation
politicians don’t know the data or the of Commerce were announced at the Board Members of the Year – Paul
problems and care more about their fu- Community Awards ceremony and Drouillard, Cambridge & North Dum-
ture than ours. Sorry but it seems that reception on Monday, November 26, fries Community Foundation and
way. Maybe if they did, we’d have even 2018 at the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge Shelter, Megan Lambe,
more great leaders in our community Cambridge in the presence of 300 YWCA of Cambridge
like the incredible women in this issue. attendees We were pleased to have
received 50 nominations for the An- Volunteer of the Year – Erica
I have one request to those who read this nual Cambridge & North Dumfries Tennenbaum, Co-Chair, Best Bites
and not surprisingly you have to read to Community Awards. Event
the end to get this simple request. Reach Congratulations go out to the fol- Group of the Year – North Dumfries
out to our profiles this month, congratu- lowing individuals and organizations Community Campaign for CMH –
late them for being in the publication that have been recognized at the WeCareCMH North Dumfries
but more importantly, thank them for Community Awards for their dedica-
the contributions they make to our local tion and commitment to the Cam- Not-for-Profit – Under 10 Employees
economy. bridge & North Dumfries communi- – The BLADES Hockey
ties. Not-for-Profit – 11 Employees and
Greg Durocher Over – Community Support Connec-
Best Corporate/Not-For-Profit
President & CEO Partnership – Mayor’s Night at the tions – Meals on Wheels and More
Cambridge Chamber of Commerce Movies, Langs/City of Cambridge Youth Volunteer of the Year – Tahira
Best Event of the Year – Old Post Naz, Student Galt Collegiate Institute
Office Party, Idea Exchange
Lifetime Achievement Award – Bill
Davidson
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