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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 4, 2017Media Contact:Rhonda Vaccaro585-662-7206Professional Women of the Finger Lakes Announce?2017 Women of Distinction Award RecipientsCanandaigua, NY -?The Professional Women of the Finger Lakes announced the Women of Distinction Award recipients at a dinner on May 3, 2017 at The Inn on the Lake. Over 180 people attended the event that recognized 23 nominees and 6 award recipients. From left to right: Josette Vest, Grace VanGorder, Mae Fox, Erica Wright, April Dawson, Chelsey Madia?Award recipients are:?EntrepreneurialChelsey Madia, Co-owner of Opus Espresso and Food Bar, Opus Catering, Char Burrito Bar, Madia's Italian Market and Crispin Hill- Finger Lakes Premier Wedding Venue.? The energy that she has put into her three-successful downtown Geneva, NY businesses have helped to push the restaurateurs around her to work harder and has created an amazing food scene in Geneva, NY focused on quality, locally sourced ingredients, flavor and ambience.??Professional AchievementApril Dawson, Senior Director of Finance, Constellation Brands.? April received her Master's Degree in Business Administration from Nazareth College and her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from St. John Fisher College.? She began working at Constellation Brands in 1996 as a Financial Analyst and has several promotions to bring her to her current position where she is responsible for managing over $500 million in operating profit?and provides financial direction for sales territories that encompass 54% of the United States.??Volunteer ServiceErica C.S. Wright, VP of Finance for Finger Lakes Extrusion. Erica received her Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from SUNY Geneseo.? Erica is Treasurer of the Professional Women of the Finger Lakes, Co-Chair of Women of Distinction Awards Committee, Chair of PWFL Party with a Purpose event, Committee member of the Canandaigua Athena Awards, Member of the International Association of Plastics Distributions Environmental Committee.?Women Helping WomenGlenna Mae Fox, RN, BSN.? Mae received her Bachelor's Degree from Roberts Wesleyan College in Registered Nursing.? Mae is a Home Care Clinical Coordinator/Physician Liaison at Lifetime Care and Owner/Proprietor of A-Mae-Zing Mind, Body, Soul Center which provides holistic approach based services for women including:? Hypnosis, Reiki/ Energy Healing and Wellness Coaching.?Youth AwardGrace VanGorder is a 12th grade student at Canandaigua Academy. Grace is Student Government President and the Standard Bearer and Custodian of the Flag for the 2016-2017 school year.?? Grace participates in National and State leadership conferences.? Grace started a student pantry for students in need at her high school, created the Pajama Jam that taught 4th and 5th grade girls leadership skills and brought in a speaker to talk about creating school culture.? Grace will be attending the University of Rochester in the Fall and will pursue a degree in Psychology/Pre Med.?Woman of the YearThis award is nominated by and voted on by members of the PWFL.? This year's recipient has been an active member of PWFL. She is committed, organized and trustworthy.?Josette Vest has been a member of the PWFLs since 2012 and is a very active member of the organization.? Her involvement on the committee for the Women of Distinction event has been instrumental in its success.? Josette is the owner of Bloomers Floral & Gift, a company that she has cultivated since 1997 after a 10-year career in banking.? Josette is a past member of Rotary, past treasurer and VP of the Naples Sports Boosters and 2-time president of the Teleflora's Education Unit which educates florists on current trends and designs across Northern, Western and Central New York.?The awards dinner included a trade show with local businesses showcasing their products, and a keynote given by Naples, NY native,?Meghan Musnicki, an American Rower and two-time Olympic Gold Medal Winner.?FOR MORE INFORMATION:Visit?, or email?pwflnys@.?# # #?The Professional Women of the Finger Lakes (PWFL)? is an organization for professionals serving Ontario County and the Finger Lakes region through education, awareness of women's issues, community service projects and college scholarships.? ................
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