100 Hispanic Women in Leadership Winners ~ 2009

1. SOFIA ADROGUE
2. CYNTHIA V. AGURIES
3. JEANIE ALEMAN
4. CAROL ALVARADO
5. MARIA ALVARADO
6. ANA ANDINO
7. MARIE DENISE ARCOS
8. DEL AZIOS
9. ELMA BARRERA
10. CRISTAL MONTANEZ BAYLOR
11. ANNA BERMUDEZ
12. ROSEANNE BLANCO
13. SHEILA BRIONES
14. CRISTINA CABRAL
15. BERTA MARIA CADENA
16. ANA CALVO
17. LUDY CAMPOS AYUB
18. LAURA LOPEZ CANO
19. LIZ LARA-CARRENO
20. LAURIE CARRILLO
21. SYLVIA CAVAZOS
22. ELIA CHINO
23. CYNTHIA CISNEROS
24. LINDA COMPEAN
25. LILIANA RODRIGUEZ CRACRAFT, Ph.D.
26. ELBA DE MELO
27. JUDGE JO ANN DELGADO
28. NORMA GUZMAN DURAN
29. DELFINA FLORES
30. MICHELE R. FRAGA
31. CONCEPCION MIRANDA-GALARZA
32. HERLINDA GARCIA
33. MAMIE GARCIA
34. DR THELMA GARZA
35. MARY ANN GARZA
36. TOMMIE GARZA
37. LETICIA GONZALEZ
38. ROSE GONZALEZ
39. MARIA LUISA GUEVARA
40. THERESA GUTIERREZ
41. JUSTICE EVA M. GUZMAN
42. GRACE OLIVARES HERNANDEZ
43. CAROL HERRERA
44. PATRICIA HERRERA
45. LETICIA HOBBS
46. MARY LOU JASS
47. MARIA JIMENEZ
48. CAPTAIN BEDA GUTIERREZ KENT
49. ANDREINA KEPFER
50. MARISA LOPEZ
51. RITA A. LOPEZ
52. DEBRA IBARRA MAYFIELD
53. LUPINA MCMAINS
54. JUDGE BERTA A. MEJIA
55. TRINIDAD MENDENHALL-SOSA
56. IRIS MENDEZ
57. DAISY MENDOZA
58. ROSE MARY MONTANA
59. CHRISTINA MORALES
60. TERRY MORALES
61. ALICE MORENO
62. ANA ISABEL MORENO
63. ROSANNA GOMEZ MORENO
64. SANDRA NABIL
65. YOLANDA BLACK NAVARRO
66. LAURA OLIVARES
67. DIANE OLMOS
68. ELIZABETH OZUNA
69. MINERVA PEREZ
70. MARISA PONTI
71. ANA MARIE GUZMAN PROTZ
72. GILDA RAMIREZ
73. JUDGE JOSEFINA MUNIZ RENDON
74. JANIE REYES
75. REBECCA REYNA
76. SONIA RIVERA
77. GRACIE ROCHA
78. OLGA LLAMAS RODRIGUEZ
79. OLGA RODRIGUEZ
80. RUTHIE RODRIGUEZ
81. LAURA SAAVEDRA
82. GRACIE SAENZ
83. RACHEL SALTS
84. PATTY SAMARRIPA
85. VIVIAN SANDOVAL
86. ITZE SOLIS MATTHEWS
87. ELIZABETH SOTO
88. ADRIANA M. STRUTT, Ph.D.
89. RUTH TIJERINA
90. NIMIA TILLMANN
91. DR ISABEL TORRES
92. BERTA URTEAGA
93. ALICE VALDEZ
94. HERMELINDA VAZQUEZ
95. VANGIE VIGIL-PINON
96. EMILY AGIS WAHL
97. LORETTA MARTINEZ WILLIAMS
98. PHILLIPA YOUNG
99. NANCY ROSANA ZALAZAR
100. JOANN ZUNIGA

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100 HISPANIC WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP 2009 AWARDS GALA

October 22, 2009

DEADLINE CLOSED -- JOIN US FOR THE GALA ON OCTOBER 22, 2009 TO RECOGNIZE OUR WINNERS!

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS:

Nominations for 100 Hispanic Women in Leadership 2009 Awards are now open. This is an inaugural event presented by Hispanic Women in Leadership (HWIL). HWIL proudly recognizes Houston area Hispanic women that have demonstrated significant accomplishments and tireless commitment to their community. We are looking for grass-roots women who have made a noticeable difference in the community. This year's winners will represent some of the finest examples of community service and leadership. This Call for Nominations plays an integral role in that process. We encourage your participation, and invite you to join us in celebrating the contributions made by your colleagues, neighbors and fellow professionals. Nominations across all industries are welcome. Examples of industries are media, community, politics, science, research, medicine, law, arts, community, etc.

CRITERIA FOR RECOGNITION:

• The nominee reflects HWIL’s philosophy while making a difference using ethical leadership.
• Her life reflects a sustained vision for the future of the Hispanic community through Hr actions.
• Undaunted by difficulties, she maintains resiliency in both professional and personal life.
• She has evolved with the socio-economic changes and maintains steadfastness in the present social, economic and political environment.
• She is a collaborative leader while inspiring and motivating others to get tasks accomplished.
• Understanding her strengths, she readily shares with those whose lives she touches.
• She has empowered others through her service and cultural pride.

PERSONAL STATEMENT:

Submit the 2009 nomination form AND a typed letter outlining the following information as it relates to the nominee.

• Reason/rationale for being nominated or self-nominated.
• Describe specific skills and attributes distinguishing her work.
• List motivating factors of the nominee’s work.
• Most important results of the nominee’s work.
• Describe the impact on the Hispanic Community.
• Note any significant obstacles overcome by the nominee. (Optional)

IMPORANT NOTES:

• DEADLINE FOR ENTRY IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th
• All entries must be postmarked by September 25, 2009, NO exceptions
• Selections will be made by HWIL 2009 Nominations Committee.
• Nominees must live or work in the greater Houston area.
• Past presidents of HWIL or other Hispanic Organization DOES NOT provide automatic selection.
• Past awards do not provide sole criteria for this honor.
• Winners will be notified in writing by October 8, 2009
• Winners will be recognized at a awards event on October 22, 2009

Click here for form: 2009 Nomination Form (Revised)

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