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FROM THE DESK OF… NAWBO Boise and Southern Idaho Chapter President, Martha Sandifer
It is with great pleasure that I announce to you today the finalists for Business Woman of the Year, Up-and-Coming, Trail Blazer and Leadership awards for the 2009 NAWBO Boise Gala. This year’s nominations brought forth some of the most innovative and successful business women from across the state of Idaho. Sharon Dollinger, who facilitated the jury that selected the finalists, said “this was by far the most difficult year our committee has ever had in narrowing the field of nominees and selecting finalists in each category. It was a great pleasure to see so many new nominees and this year has proven that women in business are stronger and more prepared despite the current economic climate.”
Please join me in congratulating these amazing women and plan now to join us at The Grove Hotel on January 24th at 6 p.m. as we announce the Honorees in each of the following categories.
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Business Woman of the Year |
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The finalists for Business Woman of the Year were selected based on their dedication to business growth, employee development, owner and personal accomplishments, community involvement and advocacy for women in business. |
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Kelly Madison
Strategic Benefits
Dr. Dawn Sessions
Sessions, Inc. dba Broadway Veterinary
Jennifer Zung
Harmony Design and Engineering |
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Business Woman of the Year – Up and Coming |
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The finalists for Business Woman of the Year – Up and Coming were selected based on the same requirements and have been in business between 1 and 5 years. |
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Kristi Saucerman
Auction Frogs, LLC
Jenny Sledge
Jenny’s Lunch Line & Metro Gourmet Catering
Danae Valle
Studio D |
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This award recognizes the business woman whose accomplishments are in a field or industry where relatively few women have made inroads. Our Trail Blazer honoree is an inspiration to her peers and a model for those who seek to carve their own paths in unfamiliar territory. She is also business woman who has overcome obstacles or removes obstructions for other women in the workplace. |
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Terry Farnes
Raymond James Financial, Inc.
Vicki Kovash
Western Trailers
Toni Nielsen
Zions Bank |
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Leadership |
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The Leadership award honors a woman who promotes a climate for a healthy business community on a local, regional and state level. She promotes a vibrant business environment in her community by volunteering time with business oriented community programs, is involved in public policy discussions and/or disseminates business related information on public policy issues to the business and general public. |
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Geneal Christensen
Vila Consultants and Coaching, Inc.
Debi Foster
Dress for Success Boise Valley and Kids Kloset
Christine Nicholas
Moffatt Thomas |
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As you can see, the field of finalists is impressive!
Congratulations ladies!
~ Martha Sandifer |
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