An Osoyoos woman made the list of awards.
Ingrid Jarrett, general manager and vice-president of business development at , is listed in the RBC Champions category.
Jarrett has a distinguished career spanning more than 20 years in roles at high-profile luxury hotels and boutique hotels.
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The list, released by the Womensa国际传媒檚 Executive Network, pays tribute to outstanding women across Canada who have advocated for diversity in the workforce and who serve as an inspiration for the next generation of leaders. Jarrett was recognized for her position as a role model, impact on other women, influence as a change agent and demonstration of community service.
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Recognized as an innovator by both her colleagues and the industry, her core team comprises a strong female presence. Jarrettsa国际传媒檚 belief in the equal power of women provides a foundation for those she has mentored, with many now in leadership positions in some of the top corporate hotels in North America.
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Jarrett is the past-chair of the British Columbia Hotel Association, only the second female in 100 years to hold this position, and previously was chair of the board of directors for the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association. She also serves on the board of Destination Osoyoos and is vice chair of the marketing advisory committee for Destination B.C. In addition to her role at Watermark Beach Resort, she runs her own successful consulting firm sa国际传媒� Ingrid Jarrett Management. She provides leadership and strategic business development to tourism and hospitality companies.
Jarrett has a passion for growing South Okanagan culinary and agricultural tourism. She has partnered with local producers and growers as the Convivium President for Slow Food Thompson Okanagan; as well as become a member of the national board for Slow Food Canada.
One of her most valued causes is the regeneration of the Okanagan Sockeye Salmon and its ecosystem, working hand-in-hand with the Okanagan Nation Alliance. In support of this significant indigenous movement, Jarrett has presented twice at the Slow Food International conference in Italy, and educates resort guests and employees through Watermarksa国际传媒檚 innovative Hands on Harvest sa国际传媒� a certified Canadian Signature Experience that advocates local producers, native ingredients and farm-to-table fare.
sa国际传媒淐anadasa国际传媒檚 Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards showcases the leaders that are helping to drive positive change and progress and to remind us of the importance of empowering women in our workforce and in the community,sa国际传媒� said Sherri Stevens, president and CEO of PhaseNyne (parent company of Womensa国际传媒檚 Executive Network - WXN, Canadian Board Diversity Council sa国际传媒� CBDC, and Stevens Resource Group - SRG). sa国际传媒淲e are so proud of the steps taken by women, and the organizations that support them, and are thrilled that we have now surpassed a major milestone, with more than 1,000 women honoured since the awards were launched in 2003.sa国际传媒�
Past award winners include some of Canadasa国际传媒檚 most iconic women trailblazers: Margaret Atwood, best-selling author; Dr. Roberta Bondar, astronaut; Christine Magee, president, Sleep Country Canada; Micha毛lle Jean, former Governor General of Canada; and Heather Reisman, founder and CEO, Indigo Books & Music.
This yearsa国际传媒檚 gala event, in Toronto on Nov. 23, will feature a keynote presentation by 2003 inaugural Top 100 alumnae Arlene Dickinson, who will also serve as emcee and keynote speaker for the eveningsa国际传媒檚 affairs.
