Karen Barnaby, Trish Chung, Kim Osborne receive Women in Food awards
We held our 4th annual “Women in…” luncheon this week to celebrate the role of women in strengthening our communities. It was, as always, a huge success. Nearly 500 people were in attendance to help honour Kim Osborne, Trish Chung and Karen Barnaby, this year’s award recipients, for their contributions to the food industry in BC.
The fundraising luncheon, co-presented by Deloitte & Touche and RBC Phillips, Hager & North Investment Counsel, was held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver.
The mission of the Minerva Foundation is to inspire and empower women and girls to reach their full potential by creating opportunities and offering programs through trusted partnerships in the areas of education, leadership development, economic security, and safety. Women who share the Minerva vision, are at work throughout the province, making a significant difference in their communities.
The “Women In Food” series provides us with a platform to recognize these inspirational women. Every year we honour three women in a specific field for their life-long contribution to creating stronger communities
through leadership, collaboration and philanthropy. This year we are recognizing the outstanding contributions of women in the area of food.
Women’s work and women’s lives have long been intertwined with food.However, their role has progressed far beyond the scope of the kitchen table.Food is a powerful catalyst to sharing and connecting with others, as well as
sustaining life itself. This connection between women and food, along with the international renown and cultural diversity of BC’s food industry, has fostered a multitude of opportunities for BC women. Whether in the areas
of entrepreneurship, education, community development and outreach, we can feel empowered, united and motivated through food.
Julia Kim, Chair, Minerva Board of Directors