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22 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday October 14, 2006 www.oakvillebeaver.com Growing ATHENA Oakville through sponsorship RBC Royal Bank is a proud supporter of the ATHENA Award to recognize the outstanding contribution of professional and business women and men in the Oakville community. We take great care in supporting the needs of women entrepreneurs and understand that providing a strong network of support is an essential element of a successful business and a strong community. Cogeco is proud to be a major sponsor of ATHENA. In a unique role we have the opportunity to present to the community through television the 2006 nominees who exemplify the tenets of ATHENA. We feel honoured to be able to participate in this fine example of "community building" in action. The Oakville Beaver is proud to sponsor ATHENA Oakville for the 10th year. At Oakville's community newspaper, we are pleased to be in a position to promote worthwhile initiatives such as ATHENA. We are delighted to produce this ATHENA supplement to salute this year's outstanding nominees, past recipients, sponsors and supporters. Congratulations to all nominees! Your dedication to ATHENA's mission: professional accomplishment, excellence achieved, community service and women mentored, is to be admired. As we support these special leaders, we also strive to the highest level of professionalism. At Gall & Associates - Optometrists, we offer comprehensive eye care, and the ultimate in clear comfortable vision. Giving back is an integral part of ATHENA and I therefore take great pleasure in being an ATHENA sponsor. Receiving the ATHENA Award has been a life-changing experience, and has led to the creation of Company of Women, an organization through which the ATHENA concepts are valued and promoted. As a Top 100 Employer with over 75% of our employees women, we value the unique perspective and leadership skills that women bring to the corporate world. When it comes to supporting organizations that mirror the same values and culture as First Canadian Title, the ATHENA Award is a natural fit. Great leaders inspire people to do great things, which is why First Canadian Title is proud to support the ATHENA Awards. Lorraine's Pantry ATHENA has identified eight key tenets of leadership Giving Back, Relationships, Celebration and Joy, Courageous Acts, Collaboration, Fierce Advocacy, Learning, and Authentic Self and Lorraine's Pantry shares the same philosophy as ATHENA. Lorraine's Pantry strongly believes in supporting and honouring leaders who have inspired women to achieve their full potential.Being involved with ATHENA Oakville for the past 10 years has allowed me to give back to my community,and introduced me to the most amazing individuals who believe in and practice the ATHENA concepts everyday . Zonta International is a worldwide service organization of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women. The Zonta Club of Oakville is a proud supporter of the ATHENA Award because our mandates are very similar ­ our club looks to give back to our community having an impact both locally and internationally in helping women in as many ways as we can. Accomplishments in the past six years has been Zontians in our area raising over $1,000,000 for the fight against breast cancer with a women's only Zonta Golf Classic held first at Glen Abbey and then at Lions Head Golf Club. Check out our website at www.zontaoakville.com. Blazing Design is pleased to be sponsoring the ATHENA Oakville award for the five consecutive year, particularly because our President, herself a woman entrepreneur, shares the same philosophy as ATHENA. It is so important for individuals in a leadership role to give back to others and their community and to participate in their success. The simple act of giving provides reward enough, which is why we are happy to contribute. Blazing Design is a full service strategic marketing and creative communications agency that provides turnkey solutions for companies across North America. Building a healthy Halton community is our priority and we support initiatives that contribute to our efforts. We value the ATHENA award for recognizing those individuals who, through their leadership, commitment and passion have made a positive difference to the quality of life we in Halton all enjoy! The Town of Oakville is pleased to partner with the ATHENA Oakville to celebrate the achievements of all the nominees and the gift of mentoring and empowerment that each have given back to the community as they have excelled. In a world where we are all driven to succeed it is wonderful to support an organization that truly inspires women to growth on many levels. ATHENA recognizes women who encourage, motivate, and contribute to ensure all women reach their full potential. In associating with those who are involved with ATHENA it is immediately apparent that attaining their own goals are important but reaching them with integrity, compassion, and dignity is paramount. Last, but certainly not least, ATHENA embodies reaching out a helping hand to others on your own journey to success ensuring elevation of all women in their chosen careers . At Julia Ristorante, we are proud to have the opportunity to support and sponsor ATHENA Oakville. To the dynamic individuals that have been nominated: Congratulations! We look forward to continuing our working relationship with ATHENA Oakville. Carmen's at the Oakville Conference & Banquet Centre is dedicated to helping support foundations and/or individuals promoting leadership. The ATHENA philosophy is about women and leadership, values and philosophy in the workplace. We are proud to be able to support ATHENA and their leaders in as many ways possible. On behalf of all our staff at the Oakville Conference Centre we look forward to yet another successful event and congratulate all of the 2006 nominees! Duocom is a full service audio visual company with offices across Canada. Our Rental and Staging department provides award-winning AV solutions for live events. We are pleased to sponsor ATHENA Oakville and provide our audio visual services for the 10th ATHENA Gala Dinner.