Women Who Rock Program 3

Black Lives Matter Special Edition



Five years ago, EMpower Strategy Group hosted its first Women Who Rock Awards in recognition of Women’s History Month in Canada. We provide recognition to women whose work and influence contribute significantly to our community. This year, the global pandemic has forced our signature in-person event to be staged via this virtual platform. Even so, we are committed to create an amazing, interactive and safe celebration that you will enjoy from the comfort of your own home. As we celebrate our 5th anniversary this year, we have chosen to use our platform to highlight the amazing contributions of Black women in our community. We feel that this show of solidarity is one way to give voice to the long-standing issues of racism and sexism. We want to help drive change! We are thrilled to receive thirty nomination for the 2020 awards including educators, community organizers, students, athletes, artists and professionals. Special thanks to our sponsors First Ontario Credit Union, Equity Hires, McMaster University, Kojo Institute and YWCA Hamilton. We are grateful to all our advertisers and donors. We could not do this without you! I invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy. Sincerely Evelyn Myrie Founder, Women Who Rock Awards.

Women Who Rock Awards 2020 Event Host: Anna Toks Ladipo AGENDA: Land Acknowledgement Welcome: Evelyn Myrie, Founder Greetings: Matthew Green< MP, Hamilton Centre Madame Jean Augustine Mayor Fred Eisenberger Sandy Shaw, MPP, Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas Guest Speaker: Paulette Senior, CEO and President, Canadian Women’s Foundation Performance by Shanika Maria Recognition of all Nominees Awards Presentation Closing Remarks and Thank You Drumming by Jean Assamoa

Shanika Maria, Vocalist Paulette Senior, Guest Speaker,President and CEO, Canadian Women’s Foundation Anna Toks Ladipo MC, Effective Communications Educator







Congratulations to the nominees and winners - Women Who Rock Awards. Visit us in Hamilton Market. 905-869-6884 CoCnAgdrdaatulilttaletiboitnosf tboodayllteNxtominees CAMEROONIAN ASSOCIATION OF HAMILTON Women Who Rock Awards BEST WISHES TO THE NOMINEES AND RECIPIENTS WOMEN WHO ROCK AWARDS

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THANK YOU! Special thanks to the following individuals who have helped in making this another fabulous celebration: Amanda Thompson Mo Taffa Shanika Maria Dwayne Rutherford Paulette Senior Loris Bennett Chris Farias, Jean Assamoa Mabinti Dennis Unicorn Rebellion Anna Ladipo Jean Augustine Thank you to our sponsors:

Black Lives Matter Special Edition