Kelowna Women in Business celebrated their 2024 Rise Awards on May 15. Created to honour and celebrate the achievements of inspirational members of the Kelowna business community, the Rise Awards nominees undergo a rigorous nomination process that culminates with a celebratory ceremony and banquet.
Congratulations to all nominees, finalists, and award winners.
Woman of the Year
Dr. Kyleen Myrah, Okanagan College Business Professor
Finalists
- Karen Erickson, IG Private Wealth Management
- Dhorea Ramanula, Hemi's Holistic Healing Centre Society
- Maddi Violet, Ve Oh Lay Acres
Change Maker Award
Carmen Rempel, Kelowna's Gospel Mission
Finalists
- Allisha Heidt, Social Impact Entrepreneur
- Naomi Mison, First Nations Finance Authority
- Dr. Hilary Pada, CO₂llaborative Care + Research
Spirit Award
Jenny Money, President - Okanagan Indigenous Music and Arts Society
Finalists
- Tanesha Blake, Aristocrat Creations – Luxury Home Decor; and Financial Advisor, CIBC
- Dhorea Ramanula, Hemi's Holistic Healing Centre Society
- Denise Young, Tiger's Eye Advisory Group