In 1992, the Advisory Council began to hold the Annual Equality Recognition Awards as part of International Women’s Day celebrations, in order to help bring to light the valuable contributions of women in the community. In 2003, The five categories for the awards were: Individual, Organization or Group, Employer, Lifetime Achievement, and Special Recognition. These awards recognized many people and accomplishments that contributed to gender equality for the benefit of the whole community.
The 2003 International Women’s Day celebration marked the close of the Annual Equality Recognition Awards. Fridge magnets were made and given out to recognize the collective contributions of all Island women. The design depicts a tree with women’s faces throughout the roots and branches, a design by local artist Elizabeth Vessey. The magnet was signed by Kirstin Lund, Chairperson of the Advisory Council from 2003 to 2008.
Each magnet reads: “The PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women honours ALL ISLAND WOMEN, in recognition that every day women work hard all across this province to advance equality. – Kirstin Lund, Advisory Council Chairperson.”
Also pictured is a plaque for the 2001 International Women’s Day Celebration and Equality Recognition Awards. It features the same tree design by Elizabeth Vessey and describes details of the celebration and other IWD events.
The plaque reads:
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2001
PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women Brown Bag Luncheon & EQUALITY Recognition Awards
WHO?
Everyone is invited to attend this International Women’s Day PEI event. Hear remarks of special guests and cheer recipients of year 2001 PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women EQUALITY Recognition Awards. The awards recognize individuals, organizations or groups, employers and/or lifetime achievers who have demonstrated contributions toward the advancement of equality of Island women, and society. For 2001, the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women introduces a new Special Recognition award that will be presented annually on International Women’s Day. The focus of this award for 2001 is “inclusion”.
WHERE?
THE ARTS GUILD: Performance Hall Queen St. Charlottetown PEI
WHAT?
International Women’s Day Brown Bag Luncheon
Special Guests:
– Patricia Roy Ballem, Chairperson
– Sharon Gallant and Ann Wheatley, PEI People First
– ACSW members
– Presentation of PEI ACSW
– EQUALITY Recognition Awards
– Musical Entertainment by The Cheveries
WHEN?
12-1:15pm, Thursday: March 8, 2001
WHY?
Millions of women around the world mark International Women’s Day (IWD) each year on March 8, a day to celebrate women’s rights and International peace. The origins of IWD have been traced to labour strikes on March 8 in both 1857 and 1908 in New York City. Workers were protesting overcrowded, dangerous working conditions and the exploitative wages paid to women textile workers.
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ADVISORY COUNCIL ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
For Information please contact the PEI ACSW by phoning 368-4510, faxing 368-4516, emailing [email protected] or visiting our 3rd floor office at 3 Queen Street, Charlottetown.
Other IWD Events:
March 5, 2001 7:00pm
Island Lecture Series, “Mothers of Invention: Island Women as Entrepreneurs”, Jane Ledwell, Carriage House, Beaconfield, Charlottetown
March 8, 2001 6:30-8:30pm
Silent Auction, Memorial Hall, Confederation Centre. In aid of PEI Rape/Sexual Assault Crisis Centre. MC: Karen Mair, Auctioneer Cynthia Dunsford, Entertainment by Laurie Murphy and Margie Carmicheal For ticket information call Lorna 566-1864
March 8, 2001 6:00pm
“Maid, Mother, Crone,” Keir Gallery, Richmond St. It Annual PEI Celebration of the Goddess, featuring the visual work of 13 women artists. Dancers and drummers will open the exhibition. For more information call Shayli Vere 628-8452 ”
