OWL AWARDS

On October 20, 2011 the Sacramento Valley Chapter of NAWBO celebrated its 14th annual Outstanding Women Leaders(OWL) Awards Banquet at the Doubletree Sacramento. We were joined by Kitty O’Neal, KFBK radio personality  as well as Joyce Raley Teel, our Lifetime Achievement Award  honoree. Check out the 2011 OWL Awards event program for more information about this year’s event. A portion of this year’s proceeds will be donated to Opening Doors. Next year’s nominations open in June and the 15th annual event is scheduled for Thursday, October 18, 2011. Save the date!

This is our chapter’s 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. Thanks to all members & guests who attended this year’s awards gala.

Congratulations to all our Outstanding Women Leaders nominees and recipients! Thanks to all who submitted nominations for the awards. The National Association of Women Business Owners, Sacramento chapter, was proud to honor these accomplished leaders of the Sacramento Valley business community.

Read the detailed awards recap and announcements of award recipients.

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

• Women Innovator
• Vision Award
• Woman on the Way
• Executive Woman Award
• Luminary Award
• Achievement Against All Odds
• Wise Woman Award (Business Woman of the Year)

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On October 20, 2011 the National Association of Women Business Owners will celebrate its 14th annual Outstanding Women Leaders (OWL) Awards gala. With up to 200 guests expected, we will honor not only women business owners, but also women who are community leaders in the Sacramento region.
Registration required at http://www.nawbo-sac.com/owl

The OWL Awards are given to women in a number of categories: Read More

WHEN:      Thursday, October 20, 2011 6-9pm

WHERE:    Doubletree Hotel Sacramento
2001 Point West Way, Sacramento

SEATS:      $59/per member, $69/non-member
$500 per table of eight ($450/member table)

On October 20, 2011 the Sacramento Valley Chapter of NAWBO will celebrate its 14^th annual Outstanding Women Leaders(OWL) Awards Banquet at the DoubleTree Sacramento Hotel at 6p.m.  Kitty O’Neal, a local radio personality will preside 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 you to join us in support of this event which will honor not only women business owners but also women who are leaders in the business community in the Sacramento region.

The OWL Awards are given to women in a number of categories:

• Woman on the Way Award (Up and coming business owner, less than 5 years in business)
• Woman Innovator Award (Successful business owner in a non-traditional business)
• Luminary Award (An individual/organization lighting the way for others through mentoring/volunteering)
• Executive Woman Award (Senior level corporate woman)
• Achievement Against All Odds (Success despite unfavorable circumstances)
• Vision Award (An organization whose vision provides opportunities for women)
• Wise Woman Award (Business Woman of the Year)

A portion of the proceeds will go to Sacramento’s Opening Doors.

2011 Sponsors

On October 21, 2010 the Sacramento Valley Chapter of NAWBO celebrated its 13th annual Outstanding Women Leaders(OWL) Awards Banquet at the Doubletree Sacramento. We were joined by Keynote speaker Michele DeKinder-Smith, founder of Jane Out of the Box, and Kitty O’Nea,l KFBK radio personality.  Check out the the2010 OWL Awards event program for more information about this year’s event.  A portion of this year’s proceeds will be donated to Women’s Empowerment.  Next year’s nominations open in June and the 14th annual event is scheduled for Thursday, October 20, 2011.  Save the date!

This is our chapter’s 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.  Thanks to all members & guests who attended this year’s awards gala. 

Congratulations to all our Outstanding Women Leaders nominees and recipients!   Thanks to all who submitted nominations for the awards.  The National Association of Women Business Owners, Sacramento chapter, was proud to honor these accomplished leaders of the Sacramento Valley business community.

Read the detailed awards recap and announcements of award recipients.

Read More

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

• Women on the Way Award (less than 5 years in business)
• Achievement Against All Odds (Success despite unfavorable circumstances)
• Woman Innovator Award (Successful business owner in a non-traditional business)
• Executive Woman Award (Senior level corporate woman)
• Luminary Award (An individual/organization lighting the way for others)
• Wise Woman Award (Business Woman of the Year)

See details on each category below. Read More

Congratulations to the outstanding nominees who comprise the 2010 finalists for the 13th annual Outstanding Women Leaders (OWL) Awards.
Every year we are impressed with the caliber of women that are nominated for the OWL awards and this year is no exception. Each one of these nominees is to be commended for their achievements not only professionally but personally. Thanks to all those who took the time to nominate and introduce us to such amazing women leaders. Come help us celebrate the successes of these and all women leaders and entrepreneurs on October 21st.  Register here.
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NAWBO-Sacramento welcomes & thanks Freight Solution Providers for being the Platinum sponsor of this year’s *OWL Awards.

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We are pleased to have Michele DeKinder-Smith as our keynote speaker at the 2010 OWL* Awards!

Michele DeKinder-Smith – Founder, Jane Out of the Box

Michele is a seasoned researcher, having led a mixture of qualitative and quantitative research for strategic initiatives in the packaged goods, services, government, private/public partnership, and retail arenas with consumer, business-to-business, and government-to-business relationships over the past eighteen years. She is also an entrepreneur, twice over Read More

SAVE THE DATE!

On October 21, 2010 the Sacramento Valley Chapter of NAWBO will celebrate its 13^th annual Outstanding Women Leaders (OWL) Awards Banquet at 6p.m.  This is our signature event of the year and we would like you to join us in support of this event which recognizes women in all sectors and stages in the Sacramento region.

NOMINATE!

Know an outstanding woman? WHO?  Take a few minutes to tell us about her.  Your nomination tells a woman that you believe in what she’s doing.  It gives her a chance to win valuable exposure for her work and her organization. And as a bonus to you, every woman you nominate qualifies you to win a grand prize package including two tickets to the OWL awards gala on October 21, 2010 at the DoubleTree Sacramento Hotel (valued at $150).  The more outstanding women you know, the closer you are to a free attendance to our signature gala— all for just a few minutes of your time.

For information about award categories, nomination forms, sponsorship opportunities and highlights from past events, see our OWL Awards page.

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