Nominees Announced for 9th Annual NAWBO-IE Amazing Women Event
Exceptional business owners to be honored April 19 in Corona
Corona, Calif. – The Inland Empire chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO-IE) will recognize local business talent at its Amazing Women Event (AWE) Awards Banquet. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 19 at 6 p.m., Eagle Glen Golf Club, 1800 Eagle Glen Parkway, Corona. Special early bird pricing ends March 15. Advertising opportunities are available in the souvenir event program through March 19. Visit www.nawbo-ie, “Programs and Events” for all event details and to register.

“As always, this is sure to be a fantastic and inspiring event. The slate of nominees is beyond impressive and aside from the suspense of finding out the winners in each of the categories, we have many surprises in store for the evening!” says NAWBO-IE President Hilda Kennedy.

The evening’s emcee will be Gael Sylvia Pullen, pioneering businesswoman, speaker, author, and ardent philanthropist

The 2012 AWE nominees are:

Legacy Award — Cheryl Brown, Brown Publishing; Josie Gonzales, County of San Bernardino Supervisor; Maddalena Riboli, San Antonio Winery; Carmelita Rood, Retired Saving and Loan, Menifee Chamber of Commerce. This award recognizes a woman who has achieved a truly amazing goal that will impact her community for years to come.

Community Bridge Builder Award — Yolanda Carrillo, Corona-Norco Family YMCA; Robbie Motter, Contacts Unlimited; Linda Sarancha, Foothill Financial Advisors; Peggy Stapleton, KSGN Radio. This award honors a woman who is deeply committed to her community and demonstrates an amazing passion for her particular cause.

Rising Star — Michele Donaldson, Beverly Hills Bridal Exchange; Breanne Houston, T3 Fitness; Jessica Sanchez, JS Platinum Insurance Services; Darlene Tarnoski, A Difference Today, Women Against Child Trafficking. This award honors a business owner who has been in business at least three years and has shown a commitment to the success of her community.

Business Woman of the Year — Palbinder Badesha, Express Employment Professionals; Bambi Cahilly, Excel Scientific, Inc.; Lynn Diamantopolous, Athena Marketing Research, Inc.; Tracey Papkey, Potamus Press Printing. Honoring a woman who has demonstrated creative initiative in her business–to grow the business, create jobs, overcome obstacles, and help her community.

Trailblazer — Diane Cooper, Hourglass Wine and Art Gallery; Nicole Farrell, Karaoke with Nicole; RJ Jackson, Inspirational Speaker and Author; Lorna Jenkins, My Learning Studio. This award recognizes a woman who has blazed a trail that others can follow and use to create their own success.

About NAWBO-IE: One of 80 chapters nationwide, NAWBO-IE is the organization of choice for women business owners in the Inland Empire, and is also a strong voice in Sacramento for public policy issues affecting women-owned businesses. Their goal is to promote and enhance the growth and profitability of their member businesses. To find out more about the vision and objectives of NAWBO-IE, the benefits of joining or becoming a corporate partner, please visit www.nawbo-ie.org