Nancy Shewfelt, Wellington West wins Women of Influence top honour - Local
Hero Award presented by Deloitte

Shewfelt recognized as a Local Hero and a woman of influence in Vancouver

VANCOUVER, Oct. 20 /CNW/ - Wellington West, a Winnipeg-based, independent full-service wealth management firm, today announced Nancy Shewfelt, Senior Vice President, won the Local Hero Award in Vancouver from Women of Influence and presented by Deloitte.

"I am humbled by this accomplishment," says Shewfelt, "the other finalists are women who are awe-inspiring role models who make a difference in our community.  I am honoured to be recognized alongside these women and to be counted as their peers."

The award was announced at a luncheon in Vancouver, BC on October 19, 2010.  The Local Hero Award recognizes a Woman of Influence who is an authentic leader, an inspiring role model, an extraordinary achiever, a catalyst for change and a woman who is engaged in life.

"We are delighted that Nancy has been honoured.  Nancy is an inspiring leader in our organization, not only as a family wealth management expert but also as a colleague and a member of our Board of Directors," says Charlie Spiring, Founder, CEO and Chairman of Wellington West Holdings Inc.  "Nancy captures the spirit of Wellington West not only because she is a keen business partner but also because she has an uncanny ability to keep it simple and make it personal.  Her leadership and enthusiasm are truly infectious in our organization.  Everyone who interacts with Nancy walks away impacted in a positive way."

Nancy joined Wellington West in 2001 and in addition to building an extraordinary financial consultant practice, she has been instrumental in guiding Wellington West through an incredible period of growth and expansion.  "She exemplifies the very best in everything we all aspire to be," says Kish Kapoor, President, Wellington West Holdings Inc.  "She is a natural born leader, with qualities that can inspire anyone to move mountains to make a difference in their communities."

About Wellington West

The Wellington West group of companies provides full-service brokerage, financial planning, asset management and capital markets services. In over 16 years since its inception, the employee-owned Wellington West has become one of the largest and fastest-growing independent full-service wealth management firms in Canada with approximately $8.4 billion in assets under administration.

Among its many corporate achievements, Wellington West has been ranked in the top quartile of the 50 Best Employers in Canada for the past six consecutive years, named one of Canada's Fastest Growing Companies in 2007, and recognized as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies for four consecutive years and a total of ten times since 1996. In addition, Wellington West ranked in the top 3 in the 2010 Brokerage Report Card survey for the seventh consecutive year. Its Founder and CEO, Charlie Spiring, won the top honour in the professional/financial services category of the Ernst & Young 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year Awards for the Prairies region.

About the awards program and Women of Influence

Women of Influence is an organization dedicated to the advancement of professional women.  Women of Influence recognizes the contributions of senior executive women to Canadian business.  The Local Hero Award recognizes a Woman of Influence who is an authentic leader, an inspiring role model, an extraordinary achiever, a catalyst for change and a woman who is engaged in life. 

For further information:

please visit womenofinfluence.ca