CYNDY McLEAN - 2008 HONOURARY CHAIR
Cyndy McLean announced as Honorary Chair for the Guelph Y’s 13th Annual Women of Distinction Awards
Cyndy McLean has been selected by the YMCA-YWCA of Guelph to serve as the Honorary Chair for the 13th annual Women of Distinction Awards. In the past she has been nominated for a YWCA Women of Distinction Award multiple times, and was the recipient of the Voluntary Community Service award in 2006.
As an academic, she produced groundbreaking research on caffeine metabolism in women which she later used to co-author a chapter on Gender Differences in Metabolism. She also graduated in 1997 with a Master of Science in Exercise, Nutrition and Metabolism and went on to coordinate the establishment of the University of Guelph’s Health and Performance Centre, where she currently serves as Director.
Cyndy has always led a physically active lifestyle. Prior to an injury in 2003, she was involved in marathon running. Today, she is the only female member of the Provincial wheelchair tennis team. Cyndy is a 2008 Targeted Athlete by Tennis Canada with goals of making the National team. She competes nationally and internationally in wheelchair tennis and is currently ranked 90th in the world rankings.
Since her accident in 2003 however, McLean has become even more of inspiration using her positive nature and “go-getter” attitude to become a key member of the Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion campaign in Guelph. As well as a National Ambassador for the Foundation, she is the Event Leader, raising awareness of this event, and its cause, throughout the city.
“We are thrilled that Cyndy has agreed to serve as our 2008 Honorary Chair” said Bruce Bailey, General Manager of YMCA-YWCA of Guelph. “She radiates a positive energy that will really bring this years celebration alive.”
Each year, women from Guelph and Wellington County are nominated for and recognized in eight categories:
- Arts and Culture
- Business, Labor, the Professions and Entrepreneurs
- Education and Training
- Public Service
- Science, Technology and Research
- Voluntary Community Service
- Wellness and Health
- Young Women of Distinction (age 16-24 years)
Nominations for 2008 are now closed.
This year’s Annual Women of Distinction Awards will be held Thursday, May 8th at the River Run Centre in Guelph. Proceeds from this fundraising event help fund the YMCA-YWCA of Guelph’s programs for women and their families.
Nomination brochures are available now for the 2009 awards at the Guelph Y. The deadline for submissions is 11:00 pm on January 31st, 2009. For more information, please contact:
Patricia Crummey
Supervisor, Development and Communications
YMCA-YWCA of Guelph
519-824-5150 Ext. 255
patriciacrummey@guelphy.org