OTTAWA, April 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Women’s Business Network (WBN) presented its prestigious Ottawa Businesswoman of the Year 2019 Award to Christina Hlusko, President and CEO, CAA North & East Ontario. The award was presented at a gala awards ceremony last evening.
The BYA’s – Businesswoman of the Year Awards – celebrate the business achievements, professional expertise and leadership of outstanding women in the National Capital Region. The black-tie dinner and awards ceremony, presented by PWL Capital, was held Thursday at the Infinity Convention Centre. Twelve finalists in four categories – Professional, Organization, Emerging Entrepreneur and Established Entrepreneur – participate. Christina Hlusko was a finalist in the Organization category before receiving the Businesswoman of the Year, 2019 title.
“I’m very proud and humbled to receive this award,” says Christina Hlusko, President and CEO CAA NEO. “I’m especially honoured to be among a group of such successful, accomplished and notable trailblazers. It’s been a pleasure to be part of this network and to work with them to inspire and empower other women toward greater opportunities.”
Prior to becoming President & CEO, Christina has worked in the fields of Human Resources, Labour Relations, Marketing and Product Management, Travel and Automotive Services and in Operations. Christina is a founding member of the Leadership Committee for The Women in Philanthropy program at Queensway Carleton Hospital which brings together like-minded women who want to help transform healthcare for Ottawa and our region through their collective giving.
For more information, please contact:
Mandy Chepeka
Communications Manager
CAA North & East Ontario
Phone: (613) 820-1895 Ext 6415
Cell: (613) 797-1253
E-mail: mchepeka@caaneo.on.ca
About CAA
CAA is a federation of eight Clubs providing over six million Members with exceptional emergency roadside service, complete automotive and travel services, member savings and comprehensive insurance services. CAA also advocates on issues of concern to its members, including air traveler rights, road safety, the environment, mobility, infrastructure and consumer protection.