Here are nominees for Women of Distinction awards in the Finger Lakes

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The recipients of the Professional Women of the Finger Lakes' Women of Distinction Awards will be announced Wednesday, May 22, at Ravenwood Golf Club in Victor.
The recipients of the Professional Women of the Finger Lakes' Women of Distinction Awards will be announced Wednesday, May 22, at Ravenwood Golf Club in Victor.

VICTOR, NY — Who will be the next recipients of the Professional Women of the Finger Lakes' Women of Distinction Awards?

The winners will be announced at a dinner planned for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at Ravenwood Golf Club, 929 Lynaugh Road, Victor. Here are the nominees in four categories.

Professional Achievement

  • Tracy DelloStritto, president and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce

  • Melissa James-Geska, president, US Ceiling Corp.

  • Laura Eichenseer, senior vice president, sales, First American Equipment Finance

  • Barbara A. Wagner, senior vice president, director of operations, The Canandaigua National Bank and Trust

Entrepreneurial

  • Kim Vakiener, owner and president, KiX on Main

  • Danielle Willardson, owner, Halo Salon

  • Kristy Aldrich, co-owner, Reinvention Brewing Co.

Volunteer Service

  • Shane Grant, managing director of operations, Dixon Schwabl + Company

  • Hannah Freida, E-Branch manager, Reliant Credit Union

  • Quinn Smith, board chair, Sands Family YMCA

  • Dawn Priolo, treasurer, Ontario Children’s Foundation

Women Helping Women

  • Karen White, retired from Canandaigua School District

  • Dr. Chelsea Obourn, medical director, Lakeside Cosmetic Center

Why is the Professional Women of the Finger Lakes event a big deal?

The event is a major fundraiser to help underwrite the Professional Women of the Finger Lakes’ scholarship program. The organization gives a minimum of five scholarships to women on an annual basis ranging from $500 to $2,000 each.

The organization has given out more than $100,000 in scholarships over the last 15 years.

Tickets and more information

Tickets are $55 and include dinner, silent auction and networking. They are available at Sweet Expressions, 169 S. Main St., Canandaigua, or online at www.pwflnys.org.

For more information, visit www.pwflnys.org or email pwflnys@gmail.com.

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