Robin Dowhanuik is a knowledgeable businesswoman, a confident leader and an active mother of two. She participates and volunteers with the rodeo. She was moved by the Ida Petterson Memorial Award for Outstanding Entrepreneur.

"I'm honoured just to know that people cared enough to nominate me," said Dowhanuik. "And people that helped with that nomination, I know that I've impacted their life."

She has owned Crown Advertising for five years and has built up a loyal client base and a dedicated staff. She provides great leadership and cares about her staff and the health of businesses in Estevan. 

"I like helping people," she said. "I have great staff, I have amazing people. I want my staff to be better, I want me to be better and I want to be successful for my kids."

Ida Petterson was a businesswoman in Estevan and the first female mayor in Saskatchewan. This award is presented to the woman who best exemplifies the characteristics of a entrepreneur and leader within the community.

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