Collingwood resident and entrepreneur Joann Bowden has been honoured as the first winner of the new "Women In Business" award. Bowden has created a business known as "Custom Sewing Service" and has quickly established a reputation as a leading designer in the Collingwood - Southern Georgian Bay region. Joann has volunteered her time to many organizations over the years including sitting as a board member of the former Georgian Triangle Economic Development Commission's Enterprise Centre.

Lesley Paul was also honoured at the Enterprise-Bulletin Newspaper sponsored event. Paul received the Heart and Soul Award. Lesley Paul has just recently taken over the operation of Stuart-Ellis Pharmacy in Collingwood. (read related story)