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Award-winning entrepreneur chosen as 2025 Women of Influence Awards keynote speaker

Grande Prairie’s annual Women of Influence Awards have selected their 2025 keynote speaker.

Award-winning entrepreneur Paula Simpson Morand will speak during the WOI Awards Luncheon on March 7th, and her speech- “Empowered to Dream, Bold Enough to Lead” aims to accelerate the progress women have made on a global level.

Morand says she is “thrilled” to come to Grande Prairie, and looks forward to inspiring the Grande Prairie region to continue to be a leader in growth for a “united future.”

Accelerate action, amplify impact, together, we create a legacy of leadership and resilience for generations to come,” she says. “I am thrilled to be coming to Grande Prairie to take part in the Women of Influence Awards and help inspire your region to continue to be a leader in growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship for a stronger, united future.” 

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She is described as a changemaker whose passion has inspired audiences across Canada and even internationally.

The Women of Influence Awards are scheduled for March 7th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Bowes in Bonnetts Energy Centre.

Ethan Montague
Ethan Montague
Reporter/Contributor for MyGrandePrairieNow.com and 104.7 2Day FM. Studied Broadcast News at SAIT. Team member since February 2023.
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