NAWBO celebrated the work of chapter leaders with its annual Recognition Awards luncheon on May 12, 2003. NAWBO is a grateful to many individuals—both members and corporate partners—for their time, insight, commitment and talent. Each year the president, along with the board of directors, makes a special effort to publicly honor those who contribute so much to the success of the only national association solely dedicated to supporting women business owners.
President Diane McCartney presented this year's special member awards. Katrina McBride of eXo associates, Inc. received the Member of the Year Award for her hard work and dedication to the membership and marketing committees. The Public Policy Advocate of the Year award was presented to Susie Morrissey of Bell Janitorial Supplies and Services for all groundwork and planning she has done for the Public Policy committee this year. The President's Award was presented to Suzi Berman of D Media Graphic Design for all her strategic planning in marketing and implementation of the new NAWBO D/FW Website.
President-Elect Wendy Lopez presented committee members with certificates of appreciation and awarded this year's Above & Beyond Recipients. The following committee members were recognized for their commitment and participation all year ‘round:
Annual Luncheon Committee Members:
Kristie Allen, Lane Gorman Trubitt
Suzi Berman, D Media, Inc.
Nancy Haney, Haney and Benenati, PC
Pat Horonzy, UPS
Kelly Kimmel, Principal Financial Group
Aimee Nelson, JP Morgan Chase
Kim Peterson, Khaki's Design
Corporate Development Committee Members:
Donna Butterfield, Bank One, NA
Jerri Cage, Comerica
Karen Fitzgerald, Kleiman, Lawrence, Baskin & Fitzgerald
Wanda Gilmore, Boeing
Tamaysia Sprague, Glover Rubber Stamp Corp.
Terri Hebert, MindSphere Technology Group, LLC
Pat Horonzy, UPS
Ginger Owens, Syntelligence
Shayln Timmons, Jackson Walker
Marketing Committee Members:
Rosanne Hart, The Hart Agency
Pat Horonzy, UPS
Katrina McBride, exo associates, Inc.
Fran Morgan
Member Services Committee Members:
Barbara Bailey
Jean Biacsi, nurse jean, LLC
Terri Ford, Aheartgift.com
Tracy Kinard, Bingham and Kinard
Rebecca Martino, American Express Financial
Katrina McBride, exo associates, Inc.
Cheryl Overman, Maple Supply Corp.
Jackie Roberts
Lynne Stewart, Superior Search and Staffing
Nominating Committee Members:
Rosanne Hart, The Heart Agency
Eileen Leonard
Gail McDonald, Transition Resources, Inc.
Liz Russell, Hawk and Russell
Stephane Vandegriff, The Cookie Company
Programs Committee Members:
Susan Abrahamson, SearchCom, Inc.
Desiree Markle, Comerica
Hilary Shaw
Public Policy Committee Members:
Debra Alexander, Hrevolutions
Lynn Baker, Women's Enterprise
Jean Burgard
Billie Day, OnSite Solutions, Inc.
Linda Downs, Boundless Communications Strategies
Nancy Haney, Haney and Benenati, PC
Margaret Rabbitt, Rabbitt Resource, LLC
Doris Thomas, TIR
Golf Tournament Committee Members:
Marilyn Bushey, Power Performance and Communication
Donna Butterfield, Bank One, NA
Linda Downs, Boundless Communications Strategies
D' Forman, Forman Group, Inc.
Jodi Hodak, Write Away Communications
Gary Johnson, LopezGarcia Group
Dev Rastogi, LopezGarcia Group
Susan Samore, NOVA Consulting
Jerry Smiley
Debbie Trevino
And finally, special “Above and Beyond” Awards were presented to specific committee members who went above and beyond their required roles. They are:
Annual Event – Pat Horonzy, UPS and Kim Peterson, Khaki's Design
Corporate Development - Pat Horonzy, UPS
Marketing - Pat Horonzy, UPS
Member Services - Katrina McBride, exo associates, Inc.
Programs - Desiree Markle, Comerica
Outreach - Cynthia Stine, Joseph Sullivan & Associates
Golf Tournament - D' Forman, The Forman Group and Dev Rastogi, LopezGarcia Group
The Women Business Owner of The Year and Corporate Partner of The Year will be presented at the annual event Fire Up Your Future! on June 10.
Thank you to everyone who has helped make 2002-2003 spectacular year for NAWBO D/FW!
