On October 16, 2008 the Sacramento Valley Chapter of NAWBO celebrated its 11^th annual Outstanding Women Leaders(OWL) Awards Banquet at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento.  Kitty O’Neal  local radio personality presided as Mistress of Ceremonies as she has done since the inception of the awards. This is our signature event of the year and we would like to thank all those that supported this event which honored women business owners and women who are leaders in the business community in the Sacramento region.

The OWL Awards were given to these women in the following categories:

• Women on the Way Award (less than 5 years in business)-Patricia Beckman, Cybertary.com
• Woman Innovator Award (Successful business owner in a non-traditional business)-Katina Rapton, Mel Rapton Honda
• Luminary Award (An individual/organization lighting the way for others)-Margaret Clausen, CA Hospice Foundation
• Executive Woman Award (Senior level corporate woman)-Cathilea Robinet, e.republic
• Visionary Award (An organization whose vision provides opportunities for women)-Lisa Culp, Women’s Empowerment
• Wise Woman Award (Business Woman of the Year)-Michelle Wenell, Advance Kids
• Achievement Against All Odds (Success despite unfavorable circumstances)-Kimanh Davis, Sunrise Technologies

NAWBO SACRAMENTO EXTENDS A HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE OUTSTANDING WOMEN LEADERS! WE HOPE THAT YOU CAN JOIN US NEXT YEAR, MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OCTOBER 15, 2009.