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30 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday May 3, 2006 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 10 Anniversary! TH ATHENA OAKVILLE TARA WALTON / SPECIAL TO THE OAKVILLE BEAVER The ATHENA Award is presented to an individual (man or woman) who is recognized for professional excellence, for providing valuable service to their community and for actively assisting women in the attainment of their professional goals and leadership skills. By honoring exceptional leaders, the ATHENA Award® Program seeks to inspire others to achieve excellence. ATHENA Oakville is proud to announce the 10th ATHENA award in Oakville. Do you know someone worthy of the ATHENA Award? Think about the people in your life that may have mentored and helped you along the way. It could be a teacher, employer, colleague or someone from your faith community. They may fit the criteria and what better way to acknowledge their contribution than to nominate them for the Oakville ATHENA Award. IDOL HOPEFULS: Oakville high school students Kristen Ellerson and Stephanie Santamaria wait for their turns to audition. Better luck next year Criteria for Oakville ATHENA Award Nominees must fit ALL four criteria: * The individual demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession * The individual provides valuable service by contributing time and energy to improve the quality of life of others in the community * The individual actively assists women in realizing their full leadership potential * The individual either lives or works in Oakville (working more than 20 hours/week in Oakville.) Continued from page 28 DEADLINE TO NOMINATE: MAY 15TH, 2006 For more details and nomination forms, see our website, www.athenaoakville.com Sixth Recipient, Judy Henderson For seventeen years, Judy taught at Sheridan College, co-ordinating and teaching in the Women's Programs. She continues her work with women in association with Perris Training and Development by co-ordinating employment/career planning conferences for women in Halton, Peel and Hamilton. Judy has always been actively involved in the community and is currently Past Chair of the Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services, formerly the Rape Crisis Centre. The Oakville Beaver others ­ that's when she got really nervous. "I was thinking, `Oh no, I'm going to forget my lyrics,'" she said. The group of 20 was then split into groups of five and after a bit more waiting, they were taken to a small room to sing for two judges ­ a process that was closed to the media. Each contestant was allowed to sing one verse and one chorus. "Considering my nerves, I thought I did pretty well," said McCaffrey. "The judge said that I had a really beautiful voice and for me to get voice training and come back next year because I was really close to getting in. I was a little disappointed because it was a long day, but I took the criticism in a good way." After her six-hour wait, the actual audition process, McCaffrey said, was over with "really quickly." "As soon as you leave the room, you go directly on an elevator and they kick you out the door," she said, laughing. "Right on to the street." McCaffrey says she'll probably audition again next year. Oakville's Santamaria and Ellerson, who didn't make it through the first round of judges, have similar plans. "They told me I have a sweet voice, but that it's still maturing and I should come back next year," said Santamaria. "He said that I should keep singing and doing what I love." Ellerson was in a strong group of singers and almost made it through to the second audition of the day, but judges could only send the top two from her group. At 16, she was the youngest, so judges elected to hold her back. "We had a really fun, exciting day," said Santamaria. "Despite all the waiting, it was an awesome experience." TA LIN INS ALLorB etails D F N O Call E FREATION DS LL Oakville's Newest Gallery of Window Fashions All customers old and new. Please join us to celebrate our Grand Opening! SATURDAY, MAY 6 Delor WINDOW C OV E R I N G S ALL Y WIN OUR DO NEE W DS Imagination · Innovation · Inspiration ELITE WINDOW TM up to Join us for ry complimenta nd coffees a en e pastries betw 10am-12pm ! re See you the 60 SNS % off blinds and shades * see store for details Shades `N' Shutters 276 Kerr Street, Oakville CALL FOR COMPLIMENTARY SHOP @ HOME SERVICE sale FA S H I O N S · CUSTOM MADE DRAPERY · MAXWELL · EQUUS · FABRICUT · 3 STAR · ANTEX · NORBAR · ALENDEL · DECTEX · CAYA/PRIDE OF PARIS STORE HOURS MON-SAT:10AM - 5PM FRIDAY:10AM - 6PM SUNDAY: CLOSED FREE PARKING AVAILABLE AT REAR OF STORE Huge Selections TRUST OVER 35 YEARS OF SATISFIED CUSTOMERS! 905.257.2692 Latest in Window Coverings