News
19 February, 2025
Lighting equality
Business and Professional Women (BPW) Moreton Bay is hosting a special International Women’s Day Candle Lighting Ceremony and Celebration on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at North Leagues and Services Club from 6pm.
This inspiring event will honour the achievements of women, both locally and globally, while bringing the community together for an evening of empowerment and celebration.
The event will feature the BPW International Candle Lighting Ceremony, a meaningful tradition that symbolizes the achievements of women around the world and illuminates the path toward gender equality.
In addition, attendees will hear from an extraordinary panel of guest speakers, including:
Jade Sharp, Olympic gymnast and weightlifter, sharing her journey of resilience and success.
Karleen Wilcox, Executive Director of Caboolture and Kilcoy Hospitals, offering insights into leadership in healthcare.
Jodie Shipway, Deputy Mayor of the City of Moreton Bay, reflecting on her experiences in community leadership.
Candice Kiss, City of Moreton Bay Business Woman of the Year, inspiring attendees with her entrepreneurial success.
This year’s International Women’s Day theme ‘Embrace Equity’, underscores the importance of collective action and shared responsibility in creating a more inclusive world.
BPW Moreton Bay’s event is a platform to celebrate progress and spark conversations about advancing opportunities for women.
BPW Moreton Bay is part of a global organisation committed to promoting and supporting women in business and leadership.
Tickets are available now and can be purchased at https://events.humanitix.com/bpw-moreton-baycandle-lighting-event
