Here are nominees for Women of Distinction awards in the Finger Lakes

VICTOR, NY — Who will be the next recipients of the Professional Women of the Finger Lakes' Women of Distinction Awards?

The winners will be announced at a dinner planned for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at Ravenwood Golf Club, 929 Lynaugh Road, Victor. Here are the nominees in four categories.

Professional Achievement

• Tracy DelloStritto, president and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce
• Melissa James-Geska, president, US Ceiling Corp.
• Laura Eichenseer, senior vice president, sales, First American Equipment Finance
• Barbara A. Wagner, senior vice president, director of operations, The Canandaigua National Bank and Trust

Entrepreneurial

• Kim Vakiener, owner and president, KiX on Main
• Danielle Willardson, owner, Halo Salon
• Kristy Aldrich, co-owner, Reinvention Brewing Co.

Volunteer Service

• Shane Grant, managing director of operations, Dixon Schwabl + Company
• Hannah Freida, E-Branch manager, Reliant Credit Union
• Quinn Smith, board chair, Sands Family YMCA
• Dawn Priolo, treasurer, Ontario Children’s Foundation

Women Helping Women

• Karen White, retired from Canandaigua School District
• Dr. Chelsea Obourn, medical director, Lakeside Cosmetic Center

Why is the Professional Women of the Finger Lakes event a big deal?

The event is a major fundraiser to help underwrite the Professional Women of the Finger Lakes’ scholarship program. The organization gives a minimum of five scholarships to women on an annual basis ranging from $500 to $2,000 each.

The organization has given out more than $100,000 in scholarships over the last 15 years.

Tickets and more information

Tickets are $55 and include dinner, silent auction and networking. They are available at Sweet Expressions, 169 S. Main St., Canandaigua, or online at www.pwflnys.org.

For more information, visit www.pwflnys.org or email pwflnys@gmail.com.