Vancity Board Chair Rita Parikh honoured with Women Get On Board award
Published on October 14, 2026
Rita Parikh, Board Chair of Vancity, has received the Women Get On Board (WGOB) Award, a prestigious national recognition in Canada honouring women making an extraordinary impact in and beyond the boardroom.
Throughout her career, Rita has championed strong governance, inclusive leadership, and purpose-driven decision-making, helping guide Vancity’s work towards a more fair, inclusive, and sustainable future for its members and communities. The recognition follows her appointment last year as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women in the Boards of Directors category, reflecting a consistent track record of outstanding contribution to governance and leadership across Canada.