Claremore Chamber’s Leading Ladies Gala a Rousing Success BY ASHLEY MAY
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ovember, 2021: The Claremore Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the seventh annual Leading Ladies Gala & Awards Ceremony at Rogers State University. The gala honors 10 local women who go above and beyond in their field and for the community. The winners are nominated by their peers, and all nominations are sent out of town for judging. “We were excited to add two new categories this year: Government and Education,” said Ashley May, Director of Communications for the Claremore Chamber. “We have an amazing pool
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of talented ladies in Rogers County, Mackey, Rogers State University. and the judges had a tough time • Leader in Government, presented choosing our honorees.” by Keith Austin - Cherokee Nation The 2021 Leading Ladies Award Tribal Council, honors Ashley winners and presenting sponsors were: Hickman, City of Claremore. • Rising Star Award, presented by • Leading Lady of the Year, presented TTCU, honors Mariana Flores, by Northeast Tech, honors Jody Rogers State University. Reiss, Safenet Services. • Behind the Scenes Award, The evening event, presented by presented by RCB Bank, honors Hillcrest Hospital Claremore, featured Delinda Reed, Safenet Services. live music, dinner and drinks, plus • Business Leadership Award, guest speakers. The focus of the 2021 presented by Wallace for Life, gala was women’s heart health, and honors Amy Cope, Spirits of 66. the audience heard a personal tale • Community Supporter Award, from Marti Jenkins, who was the presented by 5 Star Group, honors Community Supporter Leading Lady Allison Dietzfeld, RCB Bank. of 2020. Jenkins had two heart attacks • Leader in Health Award, presented at the age of 47 and is passionate by 6:19 Nutrition, honors Michelle about telling her story, since she Green, Hillcrest Hospital Claremore. wants other women to be aware of • Leader in Manufacturing, presented the signs. She fully credits Hillcrest by CIEDA, honors Cara Carroll, Hospital Claremore for saving her United Axle. life. Attendees also heard from Kathy • Nonprofit Leadership Award, VanCuren of the American Heart presented by Red Crown Credit Association. Union, honors Nancy Phelps, Light The Ladies Loot giveaways are of Hope. always a big hit, and this year the • Leader in Education, presented by Chamber gave out more than $2,500 Robson Properties, honors Christi worth of goodies from local merchants, including Crooked Roots, The District on Main, Wildflour Baking Co., Ethos Left: Ashley May and Barby Myers Yoga, Elizabeth Jean Salon, Spirits of
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