About the Awards

On May 14, 2027, supporters of women in the Southeast will celebrate with a familiar luncheon at the Estevan Curling Rink. Five awards will be distributed to deserving women in the Community, chosen from nominees in the following categories: 

• Innovative Leadership Award 
• Outstanding Contribution to the Workplace Award  
• Outstanding Young Visionary Award  
• Equity and Inclusion Award 
• Outstanding Contribution to the Community Award  

The organizing committee values the contributions of the women of Southeast Saskatchewan and wants to celebrate their accomplishments. The vision of the organizing committee is to amplify the accomplishments of women in the 5 award categories, in their workplace and in the community, through leadership, hard work or the perseverance to overcome obstacles to success. 

Profits from the event will be put towards our newly developed scholarship program.

Past Award Winners

Celebrating the incredible women who have been honoured with a Southeast Saskatchewan Women of Distinction Award.

2025 Award Winners

• Innovative Leadership Award: Cea Anna Kerr: A retired SaskPower purchasing agent who co-founded Studio C 24 Hour Fitness to bring health and wellness to Estevan.
• Outstanding Contribution to the Workplace Award: Angela Smeltzer: A dedicated educator who relocated from Ontario to Saskatchewan to continue illuminating paths of lifelong learning.
• Outstanding Contribution to the Community Award: Crystal Ross: A mother of two who helps run her family’s fourth-generation cattle ranch while strengthening her community.
• Outstanding Young Visionary Award: Kerison Burnett: A caring Grade 12 student at ECS who excels academically and in ballet and highland dance.
• Equity and Inclusion Award: Desiree DaSilva: A passionate community builder in Estevan working to make the city more inclusive, active, and connected.

2024 Award Winners

• Innovative Leadership Award: Vi Day: Managed Fast Trucking operations, accounting, and permits while raising four children.
• Outstanding Contribution to the Workplace Award: Michelle Beaulieu: Police officer breaking barriers in a non-traditional field, forensics specialist, and United Way leader.
• Outstanding Young Visionary Award: Sasha Mantei: Overcame medical challenges to pursue artistic swimming and academics; accepted to the University of Calgary’s Architecture program.
• Equity and Inclusion Award: Pam Gunnlaugson: Dedicated to helping individuals develop their potential while pursuing a Master’s in Indigenous Education.
• Outstanding Contribution to the Community Award: Daniyale Woolsey: Takes on the unpaid work that benefits the whole community, often without recognition.