Now the world knows what we’ve all known for years—Vera Causa founder and managing partner Katie Phipps is a Woman of Inspiration. At The Women of Inspiration™ Awards gala in New York City Nov. 7, Katie was recognized as a Rising Leader among a North American group of women leaders who inspire and motivate. In addition to the awards ceremony, Katie participated in a panel discussion around Stepping into the Spotlight. She will also appear on the Women of Inspiration Podcast on November 22.
Now in its tenth year, the Women of Inspiration™ Awards, is hosted by the Universal Womens Network™. The awards recognize and celebrate the achievements of women across a number of categories and diverse industries and stages of life.
“I’m incredibly humbled to have been chosen for this award. It was inspiring to hear so many stories of perseverance, creativity, and accomplishment, and to get the chance to connect with these badass women and allies. I have so many allies and supporters of my own, and I hope I can do the same for the next generation of women stepping into their power.”
Founded by Calgarian Monica Kretschmer, the Universal Womens Network™ is a global platform committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) to advance women in business along with the allies who SupportHER. According to the awards profile, “a Woman of Inspiration™ is a role model who inspires those around her to be more and do more. She uses her influence and position of power to inspire change in her network, workplace, or community. She is admired and respected for her resilience, leadership, and humility. She has grit and fights for what she believes in, regardless of the barriers. She isn’t afraid to roll up her sleeves. She ignores the naysayers and fearlessly steps outside of her comfort zone to pave the road for others to follow.”
“Katie embodies everything that this award stands for—she’s a force of resilience, leadership, and integrity, always challenging herself and others to aim higher. As Director of client services, she brings an unwavering commitment to create positive impact for every client, whether it’s a single project or a multi-year campaign. We couldn’t be prouder of Katie as she receives this well-deserved honour and continues to pave the way for other rising women leaders,” said Chris Forrest, Partner and Vice-President of communications strategy at Vera Causa.
“Katie has been the biggest source of inspiration in my career. She’s been invested in my growth and has empowered me to reach my full potential—spending countless hours teaching me the art of account management, offering guidance and understanding, and challenging me to think bigger, not only for our clients but for myself. The team at Vera Causa is so proud to see Katie recognized with this award,” said Calissa Reid, Partner and Senior Account Manager at Vera Causa.
