March 11, 2016

ACTA Board Member Honoured

Mary Bailey honoured as a 2016 Global News Woman of Vision

Global News announced its recipients for the 2016 Woman of Vision Awards, and among them is our very own board member, Mary Bailey. The Awards night will be taking place on April 14 at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton.

The Editor of the Tomato Food & Drink publication and a pillar in the Edmonton food community, Mary is often referred to as “Edmonton’s original foodie” as her magazine has been covering the local food and beverage scene since its inception almost 20 years ago.

Watch Mary’s Woman of Vision profile on Global News here.

The Global News Woman of Vision program pays tribute to the inspirational women who’ve had monumental impact on their communities. Generous sponsors also provide financial awards and bursaries to female university students and sponsored tickets are provided to 50 young women to inspire a new generation of visionaries.

Also receiving recognition as a 2016 Global News Woman of Vision:

Nora Furber, Monjeloco Jeans
Harriet Tinka, Empowered Youth
Leanna Carriere, Decathlete
Linda Johnson, Black Swan Helicopters
Rachel Notley, Alberta Premier
Dolores Eaton, IVIS Inc.
Dr Ibolja Cernak, UofA Military Chair
Lisa Standeven, 4-time World Para-Taekwondo Champion
Ashley Callingbull, Mrs Universe 2015
Marnie Ashcroft, Glow Juicery
Jane Alexander, Anglican Bishop
Kendra Kincase, Elevate Aviation

To purchase tickets to the event, click here.

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