From L to R: Rupinder Khunkhun, Grandview Law Group LLP, Sonia Andhi Bilkhu, Shakti Society, Ninu Kang, MOSAIC, Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade, Santoshi Desai, Orange Oranges Technologies Ltd., Alison Fuller, Venturis Capital Corporation. Photo: A Master Media.

Surrey: On Wednesday, March 13, the Surrey Board of Trade hosted the 10th Annual Surrey Women in Business Awards Luncheon, with Presenting Sponsor BDC, with support from BLG and EDC. This event recognizes the hard work of Surrey’s businesswomen and their contributions to the community, with a sell-out crowd of over 400 guests in attendance.

Master of Ceremonies Coleen Christie led the afternoon’s program and Keynote Speaker Betsy Myers delighted the crowd with humour and wisdom as she recounted her time as a Senior Adviser to USA Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.

“The Surrey Board of Trade’s Surrey Women in Business Awards inspires and illuminates guests in an ongoing way,” said Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade.

Winners of five categories were:

Entrepreneur Category: Santoshi Desai, Orange Oranges Technologies Ltd.

Professional Category: Rupinder Khunkhun, Grandview Law Group LLP

Not-for-Profit Leader Category: Ninu Kang, MOSAIC

Corporate/Leadership Category: Alison Fuller, Venturis Capital CorporationSocial Trailblazer: Sonia Andhi Bilkhu, Shakti Society

Social Trailblazer: Sonia Andhi Bilkhu, Shakti Society