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Press Release
SUPER SEVEN OF LA’S MOST INFLUENTIAL FEMALE BUSINESS LEADERS HONORED BY THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS – LOS ANGELES
Global Leaders, Environmental Pioneers, Cultural Activators Lauded March 13, 2009 at Beverly Hilton Hotel
(February 23, 2009, Los Angeles, CA) – With Los Angeles being home to one of the most robust economies in the United States, the most influential chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners – LA (NAWBO-LA – www.nawbola.org) will honor the global and national superstars whose businesses are based in Southern California at the Annual NAWBO-LA Leadership & Legacy Awards Luncheon on March 13, 2009. Presented by the Union Bank of California, the 23rd luncheon, to be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., lauds the area’s top achievers who have created a legacy of entrepreneurial excellence.
This year’s honorees include women who have changed the face of business internationally and throughout the U.S. They have:
- Fostered entrepreneurialism in an industry made up of 92% women: the professional skin therapy profession. (Jane Wurwand, Founder, Dermalogica, Inc.)
- Facilitated the first joint meeting of the leaders of the two largest shipping ports of Southern California (Los Angeles and Long Beach) to reduce air emissions from post operations by 50%. (Geraldine Knatz, Ph.D., Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles)
- Built a $900 million human capital service organization providing staffing solutions under the AppleOne banner, workforce solutions under the Agile-1 banner and a variety of business services to workers and clients in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, India and the UK with plans to expand into Brazil and Germany before Q2, 2009. (Janice Bryant Howroyd, President & CEO, ACT-1 Group)
- One of six entrepreneurs in her Indonesian immigrant family, she led the effort to revitalize and elevate NAWBO-LA's messaging and branding. Her firm's work for Rock the Vote resulted in an award-winning design -- a fist with rings on each finger that spell V-O-T-E -- that has become a marketing icon for youth voting in America. (Bonnie Nijst, President & CEO, Zeesman Communications, Inc.)
- From the kitchens of her family’s Mexican restaurants, became a humanitarian and best selling author for cultural cuisine and creates ethnic cuisine with all the traditional flavors sans the fat. (Chef LaLa, chef/author/nutritionist/humanitarian/TV personality, JSB Management)
- Starting as a home based business, built the first printing company in the U.S. to marry eco friendly inks onto a biodegradable fabrication so influential that Coors changed their entire promotional program to utilize it. A heartfelt humanitarian, who as part of a team that raised $98,000 for breast cancer, became second largest fundraiser in California for the Avon Walk. (Carmen Rad, President, CR&A Custom, Inc.)
- During the 9/11 economic downfall that gravely affected her airport retailing industry, she refused to fire any of her employees and bounced back to exceed annual gross sales beyond $30 million. (Bettye Dixon, President & CEO, Concourse Concessions, Inc.)
The awards include:
Woman Business Owner of the Year |
The Woman Business Owner of the Year Award recognizes an exemplary woman entrepreneur who demonstrates her leadership skills by example, is committed to entrepreneurial excellence and has made a significant impact in the business community. |
Jane Wurwand, Founder, Dermalogica, Inc. |
Leadership Award |
The Leadership Award recognizes an exemplary individual who has distinguished herself by achieving a level of success well beyond the standards of her industry and the business community |
Geraldine Knatz, Ph.D., Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles |
Legacy Award |
The Legacy Award recognizes an individual who has had a significant impact on the well-being of her community and who has had the foresight and generosity to recognize that her success is best savored when she “pays it forward.” This award honors a woman who through her leadership and vision is changing lives today, and at the same time impacting generations to come |
Janice Bryant Howard, President & CEO, ACT-1 Group |
Member of the Year |
The Member of the Year award recognizes someone for her outstanding contributions, leadership and achievements in service to the organization. Her dedication and active participation makes her the quintessential member |
Bonnie Nijst, President & CEO, Zeesman Communications, Inc. |
Inspiration Award |
The Inspiration Award recognizes someone who has made a tremendous impact on those around her and serves as a true role model for others to follow |
Chef LaLa, JSB Management |
Rising Star Award |
The Rising Star is a woman entrepreneur who has established a critical milestone in her business and has displayed high potential for enduring entrepreneurial success |
Carmen Rad, President, CR&A Custom, Inc. |
Hall of Fame Inductee |
Each year, NAWBO-LA inducts into our Hall of Fame women who represent the quintessential entrepreneur who strives for excellence in everything that she does and has given back extensively to her community |
Bettye Dixon, President & CEO, Concourse Concessions, Inc. |
The 23rd Annual NAWBO-LA Leadership & Legacy Awards Luncheon is sponsored by Union Bank of California, DeDominic & Associates, Southern California Edison, Zeesman Communications, AEG, Dermalogica, Sempra Energy and Toyota.
NAWBO-LA (www.nawbola.org) is the most recognized and influential chapter of the nation’s largest women’s business association, The National Association of Women Business Owners. The Annual NAWBO-LA Leadership & Legacy Awards Luncheon publicly acknowledges the female superstars of the Los Angeles business community and endeavors to inspire the younger generation of entrepreneurs to exceed beyond their dreams.
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