Nikki Moffat, Pat DiVittorio and Borika Vucinic honoured with Leadership
Excellence Awards
MONTREAL,
Feb. 17, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - BCE
today congratulated Mary Ann Turcke,
Bell Media's Group President, Media Sales, Local TV & Radio on
being named Woman of the Year by Women in Communications and
Technology (WCT). A national organization that fosters leadership
and advances women in careers in communications, digital media and
technology, WCT also recognized Bell Media's Nikki Moffat and Pat
DiVittorio and Bell Canada's Borika
Vucinic with Leadership Excellence Awards.
"Mary Ann Turcke is one of
Canada's most respected
communications executives, acknowledged by peers and team members
alike as a talented and motivating leader who delivers results in a
dynamic and highly competitive industry," said George Cope, President and CEO of BCE Inc. and
Bell Canada. "The Bell team is proud to congratulate Mary Ann as WCT's Woman of the Year and Nikki,
Pat and Borika for their well-deserved awards in Leadership
Excellence."
With more than 25 years in the communications and technology
sectors, Ms. Turcke began her career at Bell as VP of Customer
Experience and Operations for Small & Medium Business in 2005
and was later promoted to Executive VP of Field Services in 2008.
In 2014, she was appointed Group President of Media Sales, Local TV
and Radio at Bell Media. In this role she oversees almost
$2 billion in media sales across
multiple platforms as well as local TV and radio in English Canada.
Ms. Turcke also serves on the boards of Maple Leaf Sports and
Entertainment (MLSE) and Sheena's Place.
Nikki Moffat, Senior Vice
President of Finance at Bell Media, who is receiving the WCT Leader
award, is responsible for the financial operations of Bell Media
and all of its subsidiaries, including 30 local television
stations, 35 specialty channels, 4 pay TV services and 106 radio
stations. A member of WCT's Board of Directors for the past three
years, she has supported the advancement of women across the
industry, acting as a role model and diversity champion in both the
communications and finance sectors.
Pat DiVittorio, Vice President of
Program Planning at Bell Media, is responsible for the daily
operation of the schedule and program planning strategies for CTV
and CTV Two. Honoured with WCT's Mentor award, Ms. DiVittorio is a
strong supporter of women in the industry, sharing her knowledge
and insight with countless individuals, many of whom now hold
senior roles on her team. As Vice-Chair of Women in Film and
Television-Toronto, she helps women to connect, learn, and advance
in the industry.
Borika Vucinic, recognized by WCT
as a Technology Innovator, is Director, TV Engineering &
Operations at Bell and a strong role model for women pursuing
careers in the fields of engineering and technology. She led the
team designing the Nimiq 6 satellite with Space System Loral,
developing complex requirements on coverage, spectrum, antenna, and
transponder configuration. Once the satellite was completed, Ms.
Vucinic's team conducted a range of diagnostics, including testing
on acoustics and vibrations, and electrical systems.
Please visit wct-fct.com to learn more about Women in
Communications and Technology.
About BCE
BCE is Canada's largest
communications company, providing a comprehensive and innovative
suite of broadband communication services to residential and
business customers under the Bell Canada and Bell Aliant brands.
Bell Media is Canada's premier multimedia company with
leading assets in television, radio, out of home and digital media,
including CTV, Canada's #1 television network, and the
country's most-watched specialty channels. To learn more, please
visit BCE.ca.
The Bell Let's Talk initiative promotes Canadian mental health
with national awareness and anti-stigma campaigns, like Clara's Big
Ride for Bell Let's Talk and Bell Let's Talk Day, and significant
Bell funding of community care and access, research, and workplace
initiatives. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.
SOURCE Bell Canada