As women, we embody strength and resilience as we tirelessly strive to attain and maintain the positions we hold. Our dedication and perseverance in the face of challenges serve as a testament to our unwavering determination and unwavering spirit. We stand tall, empowered by our unique experiences and the undeniable impact we make in every sphere of life. Our journey is a story of triumph, and our presence is a beacon of inspiration for generations to come.
The Woman of Distinction Award
The Woman of Distinction Award is a highly esteemed accolade that will be bestowed to deserving women at the Pre-Mother's Day Celebration and Health Symposium on May 4th, 2024, at 7 PM, at the Empress Theatre in Vallejo, California.
Click the link below for Tickets
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/empresstheatre/7268/event/1371559
This award symbolizes recognition for women who have exhibited exceptional achievements and made significant contributions in their respective fields or communities. It honors their exemplary leadership, creativity, influence, and unwavering commitment to positively impacting society. By celebrating these remarkable individuals, the Woman of Distinction Award highlights the importance of acknowledging and appreciating the fantastic accomplishments of women who inspire and empower others. This prestigious award is a testament to the value placed on recognizing and fostering the advancement of women and their remarkable accomplishments by organizations, institutions, and communities that prioritize gender equality and the celebration of women's achievements.
Our Recipients Are:
PHYLLIS EMELDA is one of Oakland, California's Fashion Designers who has dressed many celebrities in her 40+ year career.
"My name is Phyllis Emelda, and I make clothes for women."
Read more about Phyllis Emelda by clicking the links fashionweekonline.com/meet-phyllis-emelda-45-eldridge-female-black-entrepreneur-of-today
Oakland's Global Designer Extraordinaire
click to read the article from the Post News Group
https://www.postnewsgroup.com/phyllis-emelda-oaklands-global-designer-extraordinaire/
ALICIA R. MAYO is a visionary leader and the CEO of Clari-T Media. Alicia began her career as a licensed On-Air Personality and Studio Engineer. She quickly rose to the radio ranks as Executive Producer, Editor, News Anchor, and Technical Director. Alicia is a San Francisco Bay Area radio trailblazer with an "...above the line" career spanning more than four decades. Alicia made history in the Bay Area as Northern California's pioneering "First Lady" of on-air Hip Hop personalities at KPOO 89.5 FM in 1987-88.
STEPHANIE SHOFFNER the Managing Director at the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, San Francisco
When you're close to a problem-whether it's a workplace conflict, or training that doesn't deliver results-it's difficult to see the forest through the trees. That's
where I come in.
For 20+ years in business operations and human resources, "I've created open dialogues that create buy-in and empower colleagues to form their own solutions and take action."
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MARGO HALL is an award-winning actor, director, playwright, educator, and the Artistic Director of Lorraine Hansberry Theatre. She was recently awarded the 2021 Kenneth Rainin Fellowship in Theater and listed as one of the YBCA 100 honorees for 2020.