ECM EDITOR NOMINATED FOR “WOMEN OF INFLUENCE” AWARDS

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East County News Service

March 14, 2015 (San Diego) – East County Magazine Editor Miriam Raftery is among the nominees for the  Women of Influence Awards set to honor women business leaders as well as organizations and individuals championing women in leadership. 

More than 250 nominations were submitted and 137 final nominees will be honored by ConnectedWomenofInfluence.com at the event on March 25th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mission Valley Hilton.  For tickets and details, visit www.womenofinfluenceawards.com.

“We were ecstatic about the amount of people wanting to give San Diego women their due recognition for being leaders in business, industry and enterprise,” said Connected Women of Influence Co-Founder & CEO Michelle Bergquist. “This is a tremendous way for us to celebrate Women’s History Month, and we’re expecting a packed crowd of more than 300 at the event!”

Raftery stated, "I am honored to be nominated for this award, in the company of influential women across our region."

The organization's website describes Connected Women of Influence as a powerhouse community of b2b women owners, executives and professionals who converge and engage to build high-performing professional relationships among peers in business.

The organization’s philosophy is that professional support, advocacy, partnerships and alliances lead to better business opportunities for all. More information is available at www.connectedwomenofinfluence.com.

Here are the categories and a list of nominees:


The award categories are: 

 

Gamechanger Award

Recognizes a woman who has made significant contributions in their profession, industry or enterprise with a track record of change, innovation, inspiration, accomplishments and/or achievements.

Woman to Watch Award

Recognizes a woman under 40 years of age who has significant accomplishments and/or success in their chosen industry or profession.

Woman Breaking Barriers Award

Recognizes a woman who has utilized her position, stature, expertise and influence to break down barriers and effect positive change in her profession, industry or enterprise.

Women’s Advocate of the Year Award

Recognizes a woman who has shown by deed, actions and accomplishment the advocacy of other businesswomen, or a woman with a track record of success and accomplishments by mentoring other women in their profession, industry or enterprise.

President’s Award

Recognizes a woman CEO or business owner who has demonstrated success, growth and achievement in their business enterprise.

Emerging Woman Owned Business Award

Recognizes a woman founder with less than 5 years in business who shows growth, success and achievement in their enterprise.

Champion of Women Award

Recognizes a company or organization that provides internal programs and initiatives that are unique, cutting edge and specifically designed to support the advancement and acceleration of women in the workplace.

Lifetime Legacy Award

Recognizes a woman who has demonstrated superior leadership over several years and who has a significant track record of long-term achievements and accomplishments in business, industry and/or enterprise.

Connected Woman of Influence Award

Recognizes an active member of Connected Women of Influence who exemplifies the characteristics, behavior and attributes of a woman of influence.

 

Nominees are: 

 

 

2015 Company Award Nominees

 

Fisher & Phillips LLP

Labor Lawyers

Jazzercise, Inc.

Jazzercise

Qualcomm Technologies Inc.

Qualcomm Diversity

SDG&E

Sempra Utilities

Transamerica Financial Advisors

Only Blue Skies

Trilogy Financial Services

Trilogy Financial Services

 

2015 Individual Award Nominees

 

Ashley Adam

Owner

The Dailey Method San Diego

Lauren Alexander

Vice President Education

Underground Elephant

Debbie Allen

The Expert of Experts

Allen & Associates Consulting, Inc

Patricia Alvarez

President/XEWT Representative

Energy Communications

Linda Amaro

COO

Klarinet Solutions

Allison Andrews

Owner/Director

Fashion Week San Diego/APA Business Consulting

Kalen Arreola

CEO/Founder

Stars and Stripes Marketing Company

Katie Attebery

Client Relationship Manager

Callan Capital

Jean Bakes

President

Pacific Ergonomics

Nikki Barua

President & CEO

BeyondCurious

Karen Aguayo-Bates

Co-Founder / CPA

Military Home Loans

Sharon Bay

Publisher/Editor-in-Chief

San Diego Family Magazine

Sylvia Becker-Hill

Founder & CEO

Über Women International

Laurie Beltran

Financial Representative

Modern Woodmen of America

Cecile Bereal

President/CEO

RMA Management Alliance Inc

Mary Bixby

Founder, President and CEO

Altus Schools

Wendy Borden

Founder & Executive Director

Revive & Thrive Project

Mindy Bortness

President & CEO

Communication Works, Inc.

Karen Brailean

Volunteer

Community Service Focused on Ending Homelessness

Wendi Brick

President & CEO

Customer Service Advantage, Inc.

Chantay Bridges

Coach, Realtor, Writer & Speaker

Chantay Bridges Inc.

Toni Brooks

CEO/ Chief Fashion Stylist

bRloft

Yvonne Castelli

President & CEO

Christian Brothers Flooring and Interiors, Inc.

Holli Catchpole

President

SpeakersOffice, Inc.

Alessandra Ceresa

Director of Marketing

GreenRope

Dr. Ann Clark

CEO and Founder

ACI Specialty Benefits

Sara Clark-Williams

Owner/Founder

Fab Fempreneurs

Maryory Contreras

President/CEO

Marcon Engineering, Inc.

Rosemarie Correia

President CEO

Source, Inc

Bobbi DePorter

President and Founder

Quantum Learning Network

Shannon Davis

PT, DPT

Inspiration Physical Therapy Inc.

Melinda Dicharry

CEO and President

Paradigm Mechanical Corp.

Jennie Edwards

CEO

Guided by Imagination

Barbara Eldridge

Owner/CEO

Mind Masters

Tiffany English

Principal

Ware Malcomb

Brenda Fagan Johnson

Area VP

DBS a division of Arthur J Gallagher

Windus Fernandez Brinkkord

Senior Vice President of Investments

Trilogy Financial Services

Rachel Fischer

Director

San Diego Contracting Opportunities Center

Mary Fisher

CEO

Colorescience

Leslie Fishlock

CEO/Founder

Geek Girl

Karen Forbes

President

Diego Car Care

Dr. Elizabeth Fried

President

The Learning Engine

Judy Ann Foster

Founder

Women’s Wisdom

Fe Gifford

Owner

Executive Health Consultants

Wendy Gillespie

Executive Vice President

Starhawk Productions/ Frontier Trading Company

Kathleen Glass

Founder and CEO

Oinkodomeo

Catherine Gohl

District Sales Coordinator

Aflac

Cindy Gompper-Graves

President and CEO

South County Economic Development Council

Hanna Gregor

Founder/Owner

OH! Juice

Felena Hanson

Founder

Hera Hub

Linda Harbert

Branch Manager

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Chermaine Harrell

Director. VA & Military Relations

National University

Jenn Harris

CEO

High Heel Golfer

Kitty Harris

Assignment Editor

Fox 5 News San Diego

Nicole Heffel

CEO/Founder

Heffel Law

 

Angela Hill

CEO

Incitrio

Maureen Hoffman

Founder

The Financial Team, Inc.

Lauren Hong

President

Out and About Communications

Ann Marie Houghtailing

Principal

The Houghtailing Group

Shay Hughes

Chief Operating Officer

Hughes Marino

Shonna Jordan

President

Jordan & Jordan Marketing

Sara Katz

Founder & CEO

Katz & Associates

Maria Keckler

President / Founder

Superb Communication

Denice Kennedy

CEO/Founder

DMK Solutions Group

Teri Kerns

Editor and Owner

Ramona Ranch Winery

Sondra Kiss

Senior Partner

Kissinger Group

Nikki Klugh

Owner

Nikki Klugh Design Group Inc

Bianca Kofman

Co-Founder

B. Rose

Renie Leakakos, Esq.

Rushford, Bagla, Leakakos, LLP

Coe Lewis

DJ and Radio Personality

101.5 KGB-FM SAN DIEGO’S Rock n Roll Station

Taryn Lomas

VP of Business Development

Underground Elephant

Stacey LoMedico

Assistant Chief Operating Officer

City of San Diego

Kirin Macapugay

Director of Marketing and Business Development

Operation Samahan

Nichole MacDonald

Founder

Sash Group, Inc.

Russia Madden

Data Engineer

Underground Elephant

Denika Mafnas

Chief Relationships Officer

Powerhouse

Jovane Marie

Chief Innovations Office

Powerhouse

Dr. Tess Mauricio

Dermatologist

M Beauty by Dr. Tess

Charlene McAdory

President

Strategic Business Solutions

Christine McDannell

CEO& Founder

Eco Chateau

Nan McKay

President

Nan McKay and Associates, Inc.

Dina Moskowitz

CEO/Founder

SaaSMAX Corp

Rosebell Murigu

CEO President

Fedcom Technology

Michele Nash Hoff

Owner/President

ElectroFab Sales

Saving US Manufacturing

Sheri Nasim

President & CEO

Center for Executive Excellence, Inc.

Rosana Ortega

Attorney

Ortega Business Law Firm, APC

Michele Paul

HR Recruiter

Goodwill Industries of San Diego County

Coreen G. Petti

Associate Vice President

Advancement Marketing and Strategic Partnerships

University of San Diego

Cheri Pierre

CEO

Computers 2 SD Kids

Deanna Potter

Owner / Founder

Potter Coaching & Consulting

Tia Quinn

Founder and CEO

BOOST Collaborative

Miriam Raftery

Editor-in-Chief and Founder

East County Magazine

Jeanette Roache

President

Technology Training Foundation of America

Joanne Ruch

Director-Order to Cash,Finance

Mitchell International

Brenda Sampiere

COO

San Diego Surf Soccer

Lisa Schulteis

Founder / Online Marketing Manager

ElectraLime Marketing

Julie Seal

President/Founder

Mirus Promotions Inc.

Frann Setzer

Partner

Lewis, Warren & Setzer, LLP

Jayla Siciliano

CEO and Founder

Bon Affair

Bonnie Silver

CEO/Founder

Bonnie L. Silver, LLC

Brandy Sloaterman

President & Managing Partner

Vaco

Ruthi Solari

Founder and Executive Director

SuperFood Drive

Michelle Stansbury

CEO

Little Penguin PR

Anneke Stender

Executive Vice President

TAG

Rebecca Tall Brown

Founder

Tri-Line Marketing

Tammi Terrell

Vice President General Manager, AT&T

Southwest and Hawaii

AT&T

Erin Weidemann

CEO

Bible Belles

Michelle Weinstein

President/CEO

FITzee Foods Inc.

Tamera Weisser

Ph.D., Esq., Partner

Jones Day

Jen Weissman

President

Project X Media

CJ Westrick

Owner / SPHR

HR Jungle

Carisa Wisniewski

Office Managing Partner – San Diego

Moss Adams

Gaylene Xanthopolous

Founder & President

The Leadership Edge

Jessica Yaffa

Director of Community Education

Practical Recovery/Nosilence Noviolence

Denise Lee Yohn

Brand Building Expert,

Speaker, Author

Denise Lee Yohn

Renee Zau

Co-Founder & CEO

DonationMatch.Com

 


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