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Business Leaders Awards
This award is presented to local business people that have shown leadership, community involvement
and are pioneers and mentors in the business community. Business Leaders:
- set an example of positive leadership;
- project a positive image in the community;
- work to motivate and encourage other entrepreneurs;
- promote a positive image of the Headwaters Region and/or its people;
- actively contribute to the growth of the community, and support of local initiatives; and
- have been active in the community for a minimum of five years.
Winner of The Business Leaders Award 2020
Kim Van Ryn
My contributions to the local business community include: championing women led business, standing and advocating for marginalized populations on aa variety of levels, running a social service organization with transparency, honesty and love for the people we serve, showing up to consult and collaborate with community partners on a consistent basis
