Participating Organizations have the opportunity to (click here to nominate) recognize their Member of the Year Honoree as Orange County constituents, leaders, business community and the press from all over the county gather together to honor Remarkable Women. (Nominations are due on or before July 12, 2011.)
NAWBO-OC is thrilled to be able to join forces with our Participating Organizations in this unique forum to showcase their mission and goals, receive valuable exposure, raise awareness of their causes and inspire others to support their vision.
Our participating organizations encompass a broad range of groups including non-profit organizations, Chambers of Commerce, community service clubs and business and professional associations. However, they all have one thing in common: they could not exist without the invaluable contributions of women.
In 2010 we had a crowd of close to 650 professionals gathered to celebrate this event. It was a great privilege to honor the 2010 Participating Organizations and their amazing Honorees as they received their awards.
| Alzheimer’s Association Lynn Mullowney |
Executive Women’s Golf Association Sylvia L. Urbaniec |
| American Society of Women Accountants Jennifer Jeanblanc |
Filipino American Chamber of Commerce Edith Andres |
| Colombo-American Education Foundation Margarita Martin |
National Assoc. of Women in Construction Sylvia Urbaniec |
| Girl’s Incorporated Glanna Drake-Kerrison |
WISEPlace Eileen Padberg |
| Human Options Victoria Collins, Phd. |
Working Wardrobes Lynn Marie Cooper |
| Orange County Women Lawyer’s Association Honorable Alicemarie H. Stotler |
Zonta Club of Newport Harbor Barbara Sisson |
Each year NAWBO leadership looks to the Orange County community for remarkable women business owners with inspiring life stories to share. In 2010, the following women were awarded:
| ‘Lifetime Achievement’ Award | Kathy Gardarian |
| ‘Entrepreneur to Watch’ Award | Allyson Ames |
| ‘Business Owner of the Year’ Award | Angela Cortright |
The 2011 honorees will continue this tradition. Sponsorship opportunities and nominations for the Orange County participating organizations honorees are now open. This year the categories will include “Lifetime Achievement,” “Innovator,” and “Entrepreneur to Watch”.
