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Women in Power Press Release
Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada©
Dba WCCNV® and WCCNV Legacy Foundation®
Mailing address:, P. 0. Box 20352, Las Vegas, NV 89112-2352 702.733.3955 - Fax 702.926.9270 www.womenschamberofnevada.org
News Release Media Contact: Women’s Chamber Marie@womenschamberofnevada.org 702.733.3955
17th Annual Nevada Women’s Hall of Fame and 12th Annual Pioneer Award to be hosted by Women's Chamber and WCCNV Legacy Foundation
December 2021 - Las Vegas, Nevada. The Nevada Women’s Chamber of Commerce© and the WCCNV Legacy Foundation© will host the 17th Annual Women’s Hall of Fame (‘WHOF’) that will be held March 25, 2022, venue, sponsors, speakers, master of ceremonies and award presenters will be announced January 14, 2022. This is the first fundraising event of 2022 and all net proceeds will go to the WCCNV Legacy Foundation© scholarships for “At Risk female high school students” as well as our NEW Small Business Grants Program for Women.
The 2022 Top Honoree of the NV WHOF Pioneer Award Inductee is: Barbara Buckley, Esq., Executive Director of Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada. The Minority Lifetime Achievement inductee is: Dr. Kate Zhong, UNLV Adjunct Professor.
2022 WHOF Women Leadership Inductees are: Anna Billings, General Manager, Retail for Anne Fontaine, Julie Houchins, Senior Director, Accepting for United Way of Southern Nevada, Jan-Ie Low, President/Managing Partner of Golden Catalyst and SATAY Thai Bistro & Bar, Dr. Alexandria Lightning, Nurse Practitioner, Lightning Medical, and Sonia Petkewich, CEO, Founder, Taurean Consulting Group and President of NAWBO. Young Professional Inductee: Wendi Schweigart, Founder, Project Marilyn, Inc. Non-Profit Organization Inductee: Dr. Christina Vela, accepting for St. Jude's Ranch for Children, MPA, CEO.
WCCNV Legacy Foundation© is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity, Sponsorship opportunities, VIP seats/ tables as well as general seating is available by calling the Women’s Chamber at 702.733.3955 or emailing us for more details: whof2@womenschamberofnevada.org or visit our website to RSVP after January 14, 2022: www.womenschamberofnevada.org.
We invite you to get even more involved in the Women '.5' State Diversity Chamherl Check out the d'[ff'erent channels under the Women '.5' State Diversity Chamher to see if any catch your attention These are all free to join for Chamher Members in good standing Only.
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Government Affairs Council
Our mission is to act as a Leads and Referra I Group with two industries specializing in a different area of that industry. It is targeted to a smaller group with highly qualified business owners, if you are a member of WCCNV this is one of your benefits) Contact: Brenda Gayle Bryant, (70� 308-5277 bgayle@outlook.com Staying in control of every piece of legislation in Carson City and Washington D.C. making sure our members are educated as to what legislation in going on that will affect their businesses AND DURING Election Year the Chamber holds luncheons to help our members meet, listen and decide what candidate they will vote for in the election. 702.:275.9761 circleAZ@aol.com
WCCNV Members Volunteer with the Women's Chamber and be a part of the A-T eaml A-Team Directors Laura & Kevin Fairchild Contact: 702.343.7921 k. faire hi ld@wo me nsc ham berofnv@g ma i I .com
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY
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Mission is to be a driving force behind young women /men to encourage involvement in our community as well as help a new generation of women /men arise as business owners, executives and leaders. Starts back up 2022 Contact: y ps@wo m ensc ham be rofneva do. org
The Nineteenth Annual
ATHENA® AWARDS Gala
FOUNOATION
Host Organization: Women's Chamber of Commerce of Nevada® Fundraiser for WCCNV Legacy Foundation (Scholarships for "At Risk" Female High School Students) Scholarship Name: "Achieving Your Dreams through Education"
ATHENA· INTERNATIONAL Young Professional Award
ATHENA" INTERNATIONAL Organizational Award
SPECIAL AWARDS Minoritu Lifetime Achievement Award
Legacy Foundation Scholarship Silent Auction
For our "At Risk" Female High School Students "Achieving Your Dreams Through Education"
December 9, 2022 Venue TBD Champagne Reception & Silent Auction 11 :15am Award Program 11:45am - Open Keynote Speaker/Sponsor Silent Auction will also be Online
TO BE A SPONSOR OR ADVERTISER IN PROGRAM Email: ATHENA@womenschamberofnevada.org or call WCCNV 702.733.3955
19th Annual ATHENA lnternation al Award Gala Theme "Achieving your dreams through Education"
