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ERS ANNOUNCED FOR HWIL'S 100 WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP GALA
100 WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP GALA IS A HUGE SUCCESS
Almost four hundred friends of HWIL came out last Thursday to recognize our 100 Women in Leadership Award Winners. Guests enjoyed drinks, dinner, entertainment and a fabulous silent auction.
A special thanks to Sculptures by Design, who lent us their beautiful art work for the centerpieces. Several guests thought the centerpieces could be taken, this was not the case. We are missing 1 wood cross and 2 alien clay pieces, if you have them, please contact us immediately.The art was on loan to HWIL for the evening, and we need to return it promptly. If you are interested in purchasing a piece from last night, you can contact Sculptures by Design, 713.623.0550
THANK YOU to our event sponsors, The Houston Astros, Metro, Tejas Office Products, Inc, Midway, Vista Bank, Houston Community Health Centers and State Farm.
To view event photos and to see the list of winners, visit our website.
HISPANIC WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP LOOKING FOR LEADERS
Houston’s Hispanic Women in Leadership begins its search for 100 everyday Hispanic women making a difference and changing their community.
HOUSTON, Texas, April 24, 2009 -- The search is on for Hispanic Women in Leadership (HWIL) a Houston based non-profit organization dedicated to the development and advancement of all Hispanic women. HWIL is proud to announce 100 Women in Leadership an inaugural event that proudly recognizes 100 Houston area Hispanic women that have demonstrated significant accomplishments and a tireless commitment to their community. HWIL is determined to find grassroots, everyday women not normally recognized for their dedicated service. The call for nominations is now open and HWIL invites Houstonians to nominate family, neighbors and fellow professionals for this award. “Our goal is to recognize and saturate our community with Hispanic women leaders who can serve as role models, mentors and spokespeople,” says Lucy Reyna, HWIL president. The 100 Women in Leadership Gala will be held October 22nd.The deadline to receive nominations is September 11th.
The 21 year old organization is also unveiling a fresh logo and announcement of the 2009 Board of Directors. The 2009 Hispanic Women in Leadership Board of Directors are: Alba Hernandez, Elba de Melo, Cammy Lopez Hazim, Carol Herrera, Gloria Alvarez, Gloria Guerra, Janie L. Gomez, Lucy Reyna, Michele Fraga, Myrna Galan, Rita Lopez, Sylvia Gonzalez, Sylvia Spivey and Sonia Rivera.
About HWIL:
Hispanic Women in Leadership (HWIL) was chartered in June of 1988 soon after a pioneering group of Hispanic women in Houston successfully produced the first Hispanic Women’s Leadership Event in March of that year. Membership has grown from 20 founding members to today’s figure of over 400 professional women and men who are committed to advocating Hispanic women’s issues and to improving the quality of life for Hispanic women.
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Hispanic Women in Leadership (HWIL) is proud to unveil the winners for our 100 Women in Leadership Gala.
These women were nominated by their peers for demonstrating significant accomplishments and working tirelessly for their community.
All winners will be officially recognized at our gala on
Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 6:00pm
Kim Son 2010 Jefferson St. Houston TX. 77003
For tickets information and RSVP Contact Delfina Flores:
713-545-2442 or delfinaflores@swbell.net
**Funds raised at this event benefit the HWIL Scholarship Fund**
HWIL 2010 AWARD IMAGE by Diedra Lizcano
2010 - 100 HISPANIC WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP WINNERS
1. Polly Alam
2. Laura Alvardo
3. Nory Angel
4. Lillie Aranda
5. Diedra Bates Lizcano
6. Elizabeth Benavidez
7. Dora Campa
8. Kathy Castillo
9. Hilda Cervantes
10. Maria De Los Angeles Chairez
11. Pauline Compean
12. Lolbe Corana
13. Sonia Corrales
14. Gina De Leon
15. Elvira Diaz-OCampo
16. Frances Castaneda Dyess
17. Lilia Esparza
18. Roa Espinosa
19. Rita Farias
20. Rebecca Flores
21. Nelly Fraga
22. Myrna Galan
23. Dolores Gallegos
24. Magadelena Galindo
25. Irma Galvan
26. Carmen Garcia
27. Herlinda Garcia
28. Monica Garcia
29. Martha Garza
30. Olivia Garza
31. Veronica Garza
32. Venus Gines
33. Martha Gomez
34. Alma Gonzales
35. Lucy Gonzales
36. Mary Gonzales Tobias
37. Theresa Gonzalez Bueno
38. Martina Grifaldo
39. Laura Guerra-Cordus, MD
40. Gloria Guerra
41. Mary Guerrero
42. Beni Guiterrez
43. Estella Guzman
44. Cammy Lopez Hazim
45. Kandy Hernandez
46. Marine Hernandez
47. Melinda Hernandez
48. Hon. Consul Elsa Borja Ruy Sanchez
49. Jessica Iduarte
50. Blanca Laurenzo
51. Dolores“Dee”Leal
52. Patricia Lessa
53. Cindy Vara Leija
54. Emily Lopez
55. Mary P Lopez
56. Veronica Lopez
57. Pamela Lombana
58. Rosa Magana
59. Debbie Marini
60. Leonilda (Pelusa) Marini
61. Leah Martinez
62. Ivette Mayo
63. Sylvia Medina
64. Connie Mendoza
65. Helen Meza
66. Silvia Mintz
67. Mayte Mitre-Tunsion
68. Gloria Montano
69. Martha Montalvo
(Executive Assistant Chief of Police)
70. Daisy Morales
71. Luz Mouton
72. Carmen Noland
73. Anna Nunez
74. Irma Rodriguez Pena
75. Elizabeth Carolina Perez
76. Patricia Perez
77. Ruby Ramires Perez
78. Irene Porcarello PH.D.
79. Lilia Quinterro
80. Diana Ramos
81. Linda Saenz
82. Celina Garza Ridge
83. Rosa Rocha
84. Rocha Sylvia
85. Isabel Rodriguez
86. Iris Rodriguez
87. Rita Rodriguez
88. Dorothy Ruiz Marinez
89. Adriana A Sanchez
90. Linda Alonzo Saenz
91. Mariana Sanchez
92. State Representative Jessica Farrar
93. Donagi Stelzig
94. Adriana Strutt PhD
95. Alicia Vara
96. Toni Nuncio Verastegui
97. Frida Villalobos
98. Hortensia Wellborn
99. Patricia Villafranco
100. Ernestine Maldonado Zawitkowski
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS:
Nominations for 100 Hispanic Women in Leadership 2010 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 2010 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, OCTOBER 1, 2010
• Selections will be made by HWIL 2010 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 15, 2010
• Winners will be recognized at a awards event on November 4, 2010
Email forms to LuciaV.Reyna@comcast.net or mail to P.O. Box 701065, Houston, TX. 77270
Click here for form: 2010 Nomination Form
Click here for Sponsor Info: Sponsorship levels and forms
2009 - 100 Hispanic Women in Leadership Winners
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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