An Osoyoos businsswoman has made the list of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 awards.

Ingrid Jarrett, general manager and vice-president of business development at Watermark Beach Resort, is listed in the RBC Champions category.

Jarrett has a distinguished career spanning more than 20 years in roles at high-profile luxury hotels and boutique hotels.

“Ingrid Jarrett is just as passionate today about the industry as when she started,” it states in the nomination bio. “She is driven to make a difference and fuel positive change. When she’s not managing Watermark Beach Resort, Jarrett stays busy serving on multiple boards across the B.C. tourism community and mentoring the next generation of tourism leaders.”

The list, released by the Women’s Executive Network, pays tribute to outstanding women across Canada who have advocated for diversity in the workforce and who serve as an inspiration for the next generation of leaders.

“As women, I believe we can proudly champion family and contribution at the community level as well as at the corporate level — and we can bring our hearts to the boardroom. It is our unfair advantage,” said Jarrett in her nomination package on the topic of how to achieve gender parity and diversity.

Jarrett is the past-chair of the British Columbia Hotel Association and previously was chair of the board of directors for the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association.

Source: Black Press Digital