Celebrating International Women’s Day 2017 with the Pacific Women’s Professional and Business Network in New South Wales, Australia
The inaugural “Celebrate Brilliance” event was hosted by the Pacific Women’s Professional and Business Network (PWPBN) in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on Saturday 25th March 2017 in association with International Women’s Day 2017. PWPBN inspired a commitment of over 100 women who attended the event in celebration and recognition of the achievements of Pacific women within the field of business and other professions in New South Wales, Australia.
There was an inspiring line up of Pacific women who shared their experiences, gifts of song and poetry, including words of encouragement. The “Celebrate Brilliance” concluded with an awards presentation which saw the following women who were recognised for their achievements and contributions either to their peers, or a women’s movement, or their chosen field or a local Pacific community:
Elianna Walton – Pacific International Runway Award
Lani Tuitavake – Outstanding Mother Award
Jasmine Samuel Mata – IMG Pacific Young Woman
Selena Short-Afeaki – Pacific Businesswoman 2017
Fatai Slender – Hall of Fame Award
MaryJane McKibbins-Schewenke – Pacific Woman 2017 Award