Friday, May 10, 2013

Woman Of The Year Honored

Written by Glen Morrison 107.5 KISSFM  Friday, 10 May 2013 05:00 
Ruth-Hoyte Ruth Hoyte has been honored as the 26th recipient of Vernon Women in Businesses Woman of the Year award. She was chosen from a field of 11 nominees, and recognized at a gala at the Prestige Hotel last night.  Hoyte is a  successful Oriental dance instructor and founder of “Desert Moon Dancers”, Ruth was recognized in 2013 by the Okanagan Arts Council.  Her exceptional contributions were celebrated in both 2000 and 2004 as a Woman of the Year Nominee.  Ruth has volunteered her leadership skills as president for Vernon Women in Business, Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Vernon Association, Vernon Dance Society, and North Okanagan Employment Enhancement Society. She has served as a director on Centreville Neighborhood Committee for Gateway Shelter, Queen Silver Star Excellence Program, Vernon Winter Carnival Society, and the Vernon Art Gallery Board.  She is a strong advocate for economic development in the Vernon city core, serving on numerous municipal committees. Provincially, she serves on the Insurance Brokers Association of B.C.

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