Community champions celebrated at Outstanding Women Achievers awards

Innisfil Town Hall in Innisfil, Ont. (CTV News Barrie)

Heroes of the female variety, or She-Roes as they are now called, took home eight awards for outstanding contributions to their community.

The Innisfil Indian Association (IIA) proudly celebrated remarkable women at its inaugural Outstanding Women Achievers Awards, held during the second annual She-Roes Gala on Saturday.

The IIA is a not-for-profit dedicated to celebrating cultural diversity and is committed to promoting inclusion and representation.

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Recipients were selected through a nomination process and were honored at Innisfil Town Hall for their outstanding contributions to the community.

2025 Outstanding Women Achievers awards honourees:

• Health and Wellness – Nina La Costa
• Youth empowerment Leader – Tara Filteau
• Educational Excellence – Christine Baker
• Entrepreneurship Excellence – Sub Rasanathan
• Arts & Culture Leadership – Angela Aujla
• Sports Leadership and Achievement – Shanicka Edwards
• Community Impact Champion – Myrlene Boken
• Trailblazer of the Year – Cheraldean Duhaney