The new, larger venue proved ideal as representatives of the aviation and aerospace industry gathered to recognize and showcase eight women for their exceptional contributions to the industry and society as a whole.
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Elsie Award winner tribute narrator Jacquie Perrin, well-known broadcaster, private pilot and 35-year volunteer with the Canadian International Air Show.
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The Northern Lights Aero Foundation (northernlightsaerofoundation.com) is the premier organization in Canada that inspires, supports, and promotes women in the field of aviation and aerospace.
2023 Elsie MacGill Award Winners.
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The 2023 award winners are:
Cathy Press/Business Award Dr. Joana Rocha/Education Award Heather Beaton/Engineering Award Captain Kristin Long/Flight Operations Award Major Catherine Cabot/Government Award Glenna Sharratt/Trailblazer Award Alisha Sohpaul/Rising Star Award Yasna Taieb/Rising Star Award |
The inspirational and uplifting event continues to attract considerable sponsorship throughout the aviation and aerospace industry. It was a lively occasion, with good conversation and networking, enjoyed by everyone. The winners each received a trophy for their remarkable achievements.
The CAHS was represented by Vice President Gord McNulty. Each winner received a letter of congratulations from CAHS President Gary Williams. It included the offer of a free one-year electronic membership to the CAHS, four issues of the current CAHS Journal, as well as a bonus of all four issues from previous Journal volumes in progress, the monthly CAHS e-newsletter and membership rates for our annual national convention. |
Air Cadets at the event.
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