The Economic Development Association of Manitoba has announced the winners of their annual Economic Development Awards.  The Rising Star Award was presented to the Regional Economic Development Officer for Flin Flon, Creighton, Denare Beach Eve O’Leary. She was one of three people from across the province nominated for the Rising Star Award which is presented to an individual whose accomplishments have made a significant contribution in the field of economic development and have demonstrated exceptional best practices.

O’Leary arrived in Flin Flon to become Regional Economic Development Officer in February of last year and has been instrumental in developing strategic plans for Flin Flon, Creighton and Denare Beach and in `moving forward with economic development planning for our region.