Every year at the Soroptimist International Western Canada Region Conference, an outstanding Soroptimist is given the Frances Wagner Woman of Achievement Award. Frances was Governor of the WCR from 1958 – 1962; the awardees follow in her footsteps of outstanding contributions to Soroptimist work and to their communities.
This year, past FWA winners were also given the new pin: a Great Horned Owl, found throughout western Canada, and a symbol of wisdom and experience.
Two of our members were given their pins as past FWA winners: Carell Wingrave, who was Governor of the WCR 2000 – 2002, and Suzanne Heron, Governor 2021 – 2024. Carell and Suzanne proudly accepted their pins from Governor Chari Grant.
