North Van City mayor Barbara Sharp was one of the evening's five keynote speakers. She spoke on the "rise to leadership".

North Van Chamber's Judi Ainsworth (left) welcomed keynote speaker Leah Costello, BC President of the Young Entrepreneurs of Canada.

The Hon. Mary Collins, former MP for West Vancouver Howe Sound, delivered her keynote speech on "lessons learned".

Leslie Hartwell (left) and Karen Rhodes handed out goodies from Holly's Hair.

North Shore News promotions manager Dee Dhaliwal (left) was thrilled to meet keynote speaker Valerie MacLean, VP of Consumer Affair for the Better Business Bureau of Mainland B.C.

Gloria Lorenz (left) and Gloria Andrews found some great seats for the show.

Windosr students Ceri Brophy (from left) and Rhogene Dadashzedah joined Handsworth's Zaneta Lim in the audience.

Seventeen-year-old Carson Graham student Grace Lee (right) brought her mom Hye Kyoo to hear the speakers.

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Kate Thompson (left) and Shawna Primeau were among several "outstanding young women" at the event. They were all honoured by their individual schools for their achievements.

A big thanks to Handsworth jazz students like Will Matthews (from left), Rhett Williams and D'Arcy Myronuk for playing during the reception.

North Van Rec commission's Jeanette Schreyer (left) and Centennial Theatre's Margo Gram checked tickets at the door.

Carson Graham grad Jennifer Mather had no idea she would end up as Global television's co-anchor when she graduated from high school. She was also the evening's MC.