“Leave the place better than you found it.” A Healthy Network, p. 28
THE LIST
WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE Thirteen women with connections to Dalhousie were among the 19 honoured at 2015’s Progress Women of Excellence Awards. Hosted by the Canadian Progress Club Halifax Cornwallis on Wednesday, November 19, the event celebrated inspirational women who play an important role in their communities. The awards banquet is also a fundraiser for Phoenix Youth Programs. DAL HONOUREES INCLUDED:
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Dr. Martha Crago, Dalhousie’s vicepresident research, recognized in the Education and Research category. Dr. Michelle Adams, School for Resource and Environmental Studies (SRES) associate professor, recognized in the Entrepreneur/ Innovator category. Dr. Adams is an alumna, having earned her PhD from Dal in 2006. The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab (MPA’87, LLB’90), Immigration Minister for Nova Scotia, in Management and the Professions. Karen Oldfield (LLB’85), president and CEO of the Halifax Port Authority, in Management and the Professions. Author Carol Bruneau (BA’77, MA’81), in
Arts and Culture. Heather Gibson (BA’96), executive director of the Halifax Jazz Festival and of Jazz East, in Arts and Culture. Sandra Starratt (BEd’83, MEd’92), Halifax West High School’s social studies and languages department head as well as student government adviser, in Education and Research. Jane Adams Ritcey (BPE’71), president of Adams & Knickle Ltd. in Entrepreneur/ Innovator. Dr. Jenine Arab O’Malley (DDS ’90), dentist at Halifax Dental Studio, in Health, Wellness and Sport. Kerry Copeland (BSW’89), Kids’ Run Club co-ordinator and Doctors Nova Scotia health promotion adviser, in Health, Wellness and Sport.
Sara Wilson (BA’99), professional golfer and owner of Metro Ladies Golf Inc., in Health, Wellness and Sport. Faten Alshazly (BScCS’99), WeUsThem Inc. principal and chief creative officer, in
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Communications and Public Affairs. Paula Sibley-Fox (BA’00), director of strategic communications for Nova Scotia’s RCMP, in Communications and Public Affairs. —Ryan McNutt and Miriam Breslow
Dr. Martha Crago (LEFT) and Dr. Michelle Adams (RIGHT) were among Dal’s honourees.