Who We Are
Our Committee is comprised of a group of local women who have come together to celebrate International Women’s Day and to honour the various ways that women enhance and invigorate the Cold Lake community.
We are seeking to acknowledge women who use their individual strengths and abilities to further themselves, their families, their organizations and our community. Our Committee includes women from various professions who fill many different roles within the community. We recognize the multitude of ways in which women contribute to make Cold Lake the successful, flourishing community it is.
Who We Are
Our Committee is comprised of a group of local women who have come together to celebrate International Women’s Day and to honour the various ways that women enhance and invigorate the Cold Lake community.
We are seeking to acknowledge women who use their individual strengths and abilities to further themselves, their families, their organizations and our community. Our Committee includes women from various professions who fill many different roles within the community. We recognize the multitude of ways in which women contribute to make Cold Lake the successful, flourishing community it is.
2026 Award Recipients
Angela Holy
Overall Woman of Influence sponsored by Lakeland Credit Union
Nicole Gordon
Arts & Culture - sponsored by Stingray Radio.
Jennifer Rogers
Science & Technology - sponsored by Imperial Oil
Dr. Amanda Willert
Health & Wellness - sponsored by Ageless Living
Jayna Miller
(left) Community & Volunteerism - sponsored by the MD of Bonnyville.
Samantha Walker-Dean
Business & Professional - sponsored by Imperial Oil
Lori Christensen
(left) Older Woman - sponsored by Respect Newspaper
2026 Award Recipients
Angela Holy
Overall Woman of Influence sponsored by Lakeland Credit Union
Nicole Gordon
Arts & Culture - sponsored by Stingray Radio.
Jennifer Rogers
Science & Technology - sponsored by Imperial Oil
Dr. Amanda Willert
Health & Wellness - sponsored by Ageless Living
Jayna Miller
(left) Community & Volunteerism - sponsored by the MD of Bonnyville.
Samantha Walker-Dean
Business & Professional - sponsored by Imperial Oil
Lori Christensen
(left) Older Woman - sponsored by Respect Newspaper
Categories
An Award Will Be Presented To One Woman In Each Of The Following Categories:
ARTS & CULTURE
This award celebrates the achievements of a woman who has demonstrated artistic achievements or contributions to the cultural community.
She has cultivated greater visibility and understanding of the value of the arts or worked to preserve and share her culture. She has encouraged excellence and built new leadership within her sphere and has inspired others to appreciate and share artistic and cultural endeavours.
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL
This award celebrates the achievements of a woman who is successful within an established organization or her own business.
She is a positive influence in her workplace and profession and has been identified as a trend setter by her peers. She has exhibited extraordinary leadership and growth to achieve her goals.
COMMUNITY & VOLUNTEERISM
This award celebrates the achievements of a woman whose efforts have contributed to the well-being of her community and fellow community members through her employment and/or volunteerism.
She exemplifies the spirit of community service, demonstrates exemplary initiative, leadership, and creativity in her service to others. She serves as a role model for others in the community and inspires others to engage in the volunteer service. She improves the overall quality of life of individuals and the community as a whole.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
This award recognizes a woman who contributes to our community’s mental and/or physical health, either through employment or volunteerism.
This is a woman who sets a positive example for wellness and encourages others to lead a healthy, balanced lifestyle. She is energetic, positive, and encouraging and inspires others to be the same.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
This award celebrates the achievements of a woman who has made significant contributions to the science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) sector.
She has demonstrated innovation, curiosity, and creativity in making a positive contribution to her individual field. She also engages with and communicates her practice to a broader community. Her contributions to the scientific and technological communities improve and evolve our society and she inspires future generations of women in science.
OLDER WOMAN (65+)
This award celebrates a woman who has actively sought to influence the community in a positive way by starting something different or new in her later years.
The focus isn’t on past accomplishments or lifetime achievements, but on new accomplishments in which she is achieving excellence. She has demonstrated that a woman of any age can bring about change by actively seeking new ways to contribute to the good in society. Her life serves as an example of the benefits of active aging while helping to dispel the negative stereotypes of older age.
ARTS & CULTURE
This award celebrates the achievements of a woman who has demonstrated artistic achievements or contributions to the cultural community.
She has cultivated greater visibility and understanding of the value of the arts or worked to preserve and share her culture. She has encouraged excellence and built new leadership within her sphere and has inspired others to appreciate and share artistic and cultural endeavours.
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL
This award celebrates the achievements of a woman who is successful within an established organization or her own business.
She is a positive influence in her workplace and profession and has been identified as a trend setter by her peers. She has exhibited extraordinary leadership and growth to achieve her goals.
COMMUNITY & VOLUNTEERISM
This award celebrates the achievements of a woman whose efforts have contributed to the well-being of her community and fellow community members through her employment and/or volunteerism.
She exemplifies the spirit of community service, demonstrates exemplary initiative, leadership, and creativity in her service to others. She serves as a role model for others in the community and inspires others to engage in the volunteer service. She improves the overall quality of life of individuals and the community as a whole.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
This award recognizes a woman who contributes to our community’s mental and/or physical health, either through employment or volunteerism.
This is a woman who sets a positive example for wellness and encourages others to lead a healthy, balanced lifestyle. She is energetic, positive, and encouraging and inspires others to be the same.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
This award celebrates the achievements of a woman who has made significant contributions to the science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) sector.
She has demonstrated innovation, curiosity, and creativity in making a positive contribution to her individual field. She also engages with and communicates her practice to a broader community. Her contributions to the scientific and technological communities improve and evolve our society and she inspires future generations of women in science.
OLDER WOMAN (65+)
This award celebrates a woman who has actively sought to influence the community in a positive way by starting something different or new in her later years.
The focus isn’t on past accomplishments or lifetime achievements, but on new accomplishments in which she is achieving excellence. She has demonstrated that a woman of any age can bring about change by actively seeking new ways to contribute to the good in society. Her life serves as an example of the benefits of active aging while helping to dispel the negative stereotypes of older age.
ARTS & CULTURE
This award celebrates the achievements of a woman who has demonstrated artistic achievements or contributions to the cultural community.
She has cultivated greater visibility and understanding of the value of the arts or worked to preserve and share her culture. She has encouraged excellence and built new leadership within her sphere and has inspired others to appreciate and share artistic and cultural endeavours.
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL
This award celebrates the achievements of a woman who is successful within an established organization or her own business.
She is a positive influence in her workplace and profession and has been identified as a trend setter by her peers. She has exhibited extraordinary leadership and growth to achieve her goals.
COMMUNITY & VOLUNTEERISM
This award celebrates the achievements of a woman whose efforts have contributed to the well-being of her community and fellow community members through her employment and/or volunteerism.
She exemplifies the spirit of community service, demonstrates exemplary initiative, leadership, and creativity in her service to others. She serves as a role model for others in the community and inspires others to engage in the volunteer service. She improves the overall quality of life of individuals and the community as a whole.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
This award recognizes a woman who contributes to our community’s mental and/or physical health, either through employment or volunteerism.
This is a woman who sets a positive example for wellness and encourages others to lead a healthy, balanced lifestyle. She is energetic, positive, and encouraging and inspires others to be the same.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
This award celebrates the achievements of a woman who has made significant contributions to the science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) sector.
She has demonstrated innovation, curiosity, and creativity in making a positive contribution to her individual field. She also engages with and communicates her practice to a broader community. Her contributions to the scientific and technological communities improve and evolve our society and she inspires future generations of women in science.
OLDER WOMAN (65+)
This award celebrates a woman who has actively sought to influence the community in a positive way by starting something different or new in her later years.
The focus isn’t on past accomplishments or lifetime achievements, but on new accomplishments in which she is achieving excellence. She has demonstrated that a woman of any age can bring about change by actively seeking new ways to contribute to the good in society. Her life serves as an example of the benefits of active aging while helping to dispel the negative stereotypes of older age.
Overall Woman of Influence
This award celebrates the achievements of a woman who has the tenacity, energy, and fortitude to seek success for themselves, their employees, and their communities. She has demonstrated outstanding leadership both with her company (organization) and her market, set the standards for originality, quality, and successful management. She is a mentor, visionary, leader, successful woman, and, in all elements, a trailblazer in her field.
Thank you to our Award Sponsors
Frequently Asked Questions
Past Winners & Nominees
Photo Galleries
Here you can see photos from some of our earlier awards.
Thank you to our sponsor Images Studios
The Cold Lake Women of Influence Awards are made possible through the support of dedicated sponsors who share a commitment to celebrating and empowering women in our community.
Award Sponsors
- Overall Woman of Influence: Lakeland Credit Union
- Arts & Culture: Stingray Radio
- Business & Professional: Imperial Oil
- Community & Volunteerism: MD of Bonnyville
- Health & Wellness: Ageless Living
- Science & Technology: Strathcona Oil
- Older Woman: Respect Newspaper
Specific Sponsors
- Artist Sponsor: Community Futures
- Keynote Sponsor: Census
- Media Sponsor: Lakeland Connect
- Liquor Tasting Sponsor: Joanne Copeland
- Photography: Images Studio
- Dessert Sponsor: Furniture Galaxy
- Networking Sponsor: Fabutan
- Entertainment Sponsor: 7 Lakes
- Sound Sponsor: G&C DJ Services
Event Sponsors
- Lakeland Centre for FASD
- Valcor
- Krazy Klean
- Casino Dene Hotel
- Todd & Drake Law
- City of Cold Lake
Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors
The Cold Lake Women of Influence Awards would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors. Your commitment to celebrating the achievements of women in our region is deeply appreciated.
We gratefully acknowledge the contributions of the following 2025 sponsors:
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Lakeland Credit Union – Overall Woman of Influence
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Stingray Radio – Arts & Culture
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Community Futures Lakeland – Business & Professional
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Ageless Living – Health & Wellness
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Imperial Oil – Science & Technology
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Respect Newspaper – Older Woman of Influence
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MD of Bonnyville – Community & Volunteerism
Thank you for helping us shine a spotlight on the women making a difference in our community. Your support plays a vital role in the success of this annual celebration.
Keynote Speaker presented by Cenovus
Organization provided by Lakeland Centre for FASD
Photography by Images Studios
Website design, management & social media by Lakeland Connect
Wine provided by Joanne Myhre Copeland
We would like to thank our 2024 Award Event Sponsors
Category Sponsors
- Overall: Lakeland Credit Union
- Business & Professional: Community Futures
- Health & Wellness: Ageless Living
- Community/Volunteer: MD of Bonnyville
- STEM: Imperial Oil
- Arts/Culture: Stingray Radio
- Older Women: Respect Newspaper
Keynote Speaker presented by Cenovus
Organization provided by Lakeland Centre for FASD
Photography by Images Studios
Website design, management & social media by Lakeland Connect
Wine Tasting provided by Wine Knows
Other sponsors
- MLA Bonnyville – Cold Lake – St. Paul : Scott Cyr
- Joanne Copeland
- Krazee Clean
- Furniture Galaxy
- Cold Lake Florist
- Casino Dene
- Chevroke
- Cold Lake Brewery
- Country 99
- Seven Lakes
- Richard Thir
- Todd & Drake LLP
- NAP Liquor
- The Brick
- Jesters
- Mocktail Magic
We would like to thank our 2023 Award Event Sponsors
Category Sponsors
- Overall: Lakeland Credit Union
- Business & Professional: Community Futures
- Health & Wellness: Ageless Living
- Community/Volunteer: MD of Bonnyville
- STEM: Imperial Oil
- Arts/Culture: Stingray Radio
- Older Women: Respect Newspaper
Other sponsors
- Joanne Copeland Real Estate
- Lakeland Connect
- Lakeland Centre for FASD
- Vecyo
- Krazee Clean
- Cold Lake Florist
- Casino Dene
- Ketron
- NAP liquor
- Images Studio
2020 EVENT SPONSORS
A HUGE Thank You to all our Sponsors, we wouldn’t be able to put on the event without your support!
Award Sponsors:
- Professional and Business Award- Lakeland Credit Union
- Volunteer and Community Award- Community Futures Lakeland
- Arts and Culture Award- MD of Bonnyville
- Health and Wellness Award- The Scotiabank Women’s Initiative
- Older Women Award- Respect Newspaper
- Science and Technology Award- Imperial Oil
- Overall Women of Influence- Ageless Living
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A HUGE Thank You to all our Sponsors, we wouldn’t be able to put on the event without your support!
Award Sponsors:
- Professional and Business Award- Lakeland Credit Union
- Volunteer and Community Award- MD of Bonnyville
- Arts and Culture Award- Todd/Drake LLP
- Health and Wellness Award- Providence Dental Hygiene
- Younger Women Award- 2nd Floor Women’s Recovery Centre
- Older Women Award- Respect Newspaper
- Science and Technology Award- Imperial Oil
- Overall Women of Influence- Ageless Living
Event Sponsors:
- CM Cleaning
- City of Cold Lake
- Cold Lake Florist
- Family Community Support Services
- Images Studios
- The “I Do” Shop
- Joly’s Fine Cuisine
- Lakeland Inn
- LCFASD
- RBC Royal Bank
- The Brick
- Bonnie Hankey
- Wine Knows
- Valeyo
- Elevate Coffee
A HUGE Thank You to all our Sponsors, we wouldn’t be able to put on the event without your support!
Award Sponsors:
- Professional and Business Award- Lakeland Credit Union
- Volunteer and Community Award- MD of Bonnyville
- Arts and Culture Award- Todd/Drake LLP
- Health and Wellness Award- Value Drug Mart
- Younger Women Award- RBC Royal Bank
- Older Women Award- Chevroke Developments
- Science and Technology Award- Jacknife Oilfield Services
- Overall Women of Influence- CGA Medical Imaging
Event Sponsors:
- Ageless living wellness Centre
- Chevroke Developments
- City of Cold Lake
- Cold Lake Florist
- Family Community Support Services
- Images Studios
- The “I Do” Shop
- Joly’s Fine Cuisine
- Lakeland Inn
- LCFASD
- LG Fraser Consultant
- Nourish the Soul Wellness Centre
- Shoppers Drug Mart Cold Lake
- Wine Knows
- Wisdom & Opportunities for Women
A HUGE Thank You to all our Sponsors, we wouldn’t be able to put on the event without your support!
Award Sponsors:
- Professional and Business Award – Lakeland Credit Union
- Volunteer and Community Award – Lakeland United Way
- Arts and Culture Award – Todd/Drake Law Offices
- Health and Wellness Award – CGA Medical Imaging
- Overall Woman of Influence Award – Superior Concrete Pumping Ltd.
Event Sponsors:
- Chevroke Developments LTD.
- City of Cold Lake
- Cold Lake Florist
- Crew Haus Barbers & Stylists
- DMSCC
- FCSS
- Images Studios
- Ross & Sylvestre
- The “I Do” Shop
- The Lakeland Inn
- LCFASD
- LG Fraser Consulting
- Nourish The Soul Wellness Centre
- Wine Knows
- Wisdom & Opportunities for Women
A Huge Thank You to all our Sponsors, we wouldn’t be able to put on the event without your support!
Award Sponsors:
- Keynote Speaker – Cenovus
- Professional and Business Award – Lakeland Credit Union
- Volunteer and Community Award – Lakeland United Way
- Arts and Culture Award – Todd/Drake Law Offices
- Health and Wellness Award – Nourish the Soul Wellness
- Overall Woman of Influence Award – ATB
Event Sponsors:
- Ageless Living
- Chevroke Developments LTD.
- Cold Lake Florist
- DMSCC
- Everything Organized
- FCSS
- The “I Do” Shop
- LCFASD
- LG Fraser Consulting
- Waterfront Harbour Bed & Breakfast
- Wine Knows
A Huge Thank You to all our Sponsors, we wouldn’t be able to put on the event without your support!
Award Sponsors:
- Keynote Speaker – Cenovus
- Professional and Business Award – Lakeland Credit Union
- Volunteer and Community Award – Lakeland United Way
- Arts and Culture Award – Todd/Drake Law Offices
- Health and Wellness Award – Cold Lake Medical Clinic Skin Wellness
- Overall Woman of Influence Award – ATB
Cash event sponsors:
- Functionally Fit
- Cold Lake Dental
- City of Cold Lake/FCSS
In Kind Sponsors:
- LCFASD
- DMSCC
- 4 Wing
- Everything Organized
- Chevrok
- Images Studio
- LG Fraser Consulting
- Cold Lake Florist
- Inner Balance Therapeutics
Award Sponsors:
- Community and Volunteer Award- Lakeland Credit Union
- Business and Professional Award- Lakeland Credit Union
- Overall Women of Influence Award- ATB
- Arts and Culture Award-LG Fraser Consulting
- Health and Wellness Award- LCFASD/DMSCC
Event Sponsors:
- Cenovus
- Everything Organized
- 4 Wing MFRC
- Cold Lake Florist
- City of Cold Lake
- Wealth Management
Past Designs
2020 AWARDS
ARTIST- Blue Sky Healing
2018 AWARDS
ARTIST- CATHY AUST
2017 AWARDS
ARTIST- LAURI ANSELL
2016 AWARDS
ARTIST- MARINA BLAKE
2015 AWARDS
ARTIST- PATRICIA COULTER
2014 AWARDS
ARTIST- SARAH DIONNE
2013 AWARDS
ARTIST- BRENDA EBER
Become an Awards Artist
If you are a local artist and are interested in designing the awards for the 2024 event, please complete the form below.
