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04/30/2012 - THE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION’S HOT PINK PARTYNEW
04/26/2012 - Grand St. Settlement's Taste of the Lower East Side
04/02/2012 - 2012 Skating with the Stars Gala
04/02/2012 - Strokes of Genius to benefit Autism Spectrum Disorders
03/29/2012 - The American Classical Orchestra 2012 Spring Gala Concert & Benefit
03/24/2012 - United States launch of the Seol Won Foundation
03/21/2012 - Kick-off event for The Perlman Music Program’s May 3rd Spring Benefit
03/16/2012 - Asia WeekNY kick-off reception at the Morgan Museum & Library
03/10/2012 - Toby and Itzhak Perlman and The Perlman Music Program hosted by Jim and Kristy Clark in Palm Beach
03/08/2012 - National Committee on American Foreign Policy Hosts the 2012 Gala Awards Dinner
03/06/2012 - 2nd Annual Fountain House Associates Spring Breakfast
03/05/2012 - School of American Ballet's Winter Ball 2012
03/03/2012 - AMIT NewGen Wine Tasting
03/01/2012 - American Cancer Society Honors Grace Hightower De Niro, Diane Reidy-Lagunes MD, Emily Sonnenblick MD
03/01/2012 - New York School of Interior Design Kick-off Reception
02/25/2012 - GiGi’s PLAYHOUSE NYC, Down Syndrome Awareness Centers, opened its doors for the first time
02/25/2012 - CARON LIGHTS UP MAR-A-LAGO WITH “AFTER DARK” GALA
02/19/2012 - Blitz Build 2012
02/07/2012 - 2012 Annual High School Counselor’s Breakfast
02/06/2012 - The Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s ® (BCRF) annual Hot Pink Luncheon and Symposium
02/04/2012 - The 2012 Hope Gala
02/03/2012 - North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee Presents Checks to Local Food Banks
02/03/2012 - American Cancer Society’s 54th Annual Black and White Gala
02/02/2012 - Cut 25 Flagship opening - an event to benefit Project Paz
01/29/2012 - KiDS of NYU Langone Foundation hosted its 6th annual KiDS Play to Win!
01/28/2012 - Girls Bite Out for the North Texas Food Bank
01/26/2012 - French Heritage Society’s New York ChapterKicked Off its 2012 Cultural Season
01/26/2012 - Annual Event to benefit The Samuel Scheck Hillel Community Day School
01/26/2012 - 2012 Plates for Pediatrics Benefit
01/24/2012 - New York Philharmonic Chinese New Year Gala
01/20/2012 - 2012 Wishmaker's Ball
01/20/2012 - Silence! Silent Art Forms
01/19/2012 - UJA-Federation of New York Generosity Signature Event
01/19/2012 - JDRF Central Jersey Chapter Events
01/17/2012 - TIFFANY & CO. HOSTS CARON SUPPORTERS TO SPECIAL PREVIEW OF 2012 TIFFANY LEATHER COLLECTION
01/16/2012 - 2nd Annual San Diego Breast Cancer Fundraiser
01/13/2012 - "Cycle Without Limits" Specialized Bike Program
01/12/2012 - Salvatore Ferragamo Hosts and Evening of Shopping to Benefit the Paradise Fund in Support of St. Jud
01/12/2012 - JDRF Central Jersey Chapter Walk to Cure Diabetes Awards Party
01/09/2012 - Museum of American Finance 2012 Gala
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National Association of Women Business Owners - NYC-Signature Awards
03/16/2009 - By Cipriani's, The Rainbow Room

National Association of Women Business Owners - NYC-Signature Awards

Kudos to Sandi Webster and Ann Sachs, Co-Chairs of The 2009 Signature Awards Committee for the New York City Chapter’s National Association of Women Business Owners.

Three exceptional non-profit leaders were honored at the annual Signature Awards gala held at Cipriani's, The Rainbow Room, located at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York. Their decision to honor women in non-profits was a first for the chapter and was a fitting acknowledgement of women who are currently demonstrating superior organizational and community leadership in these challenging economic times.
1. The Lifetime Achievement Award - Donna Colonna, Services for the UnderServed. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognized women who best exemplify the commitment, determination and endurance it take to create a successful, long-term business and who has succeeded in making her organization a household name. The award presenter was Carolyn P. Powell, SUS Chair of the Board and former Chief Financial & Administrative Officer, Corporation for Supportive Housing.
2. The Master Award - Ana L. Oliveira, The New York Women's Foundation®. The Master Award honored the achievement of a woman who owns and operates a mature company and continues to succeed by being constantly innovative - shifting her strategic focus, incorporating new technology, expanding her market or increasing her staff. The award presenter was Betsy Gotbaum, NYC Public Advocate.
3. The Promise Award - Chloe Drew, The Council for Urban Professionals. The Promise Award individually recognized the woman whose business has the promise of breakthrough success based on innovation and progressive product and/or service plans. Nell Merlino, Founder, President and CEO of Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence and the Make Mine a Million $ Business Program was the presenter.
Special recognition was given to two non-profit organizations. The Master Certificate of Recognition acknowledged Fran Brown of The Alan T Brown Foundation to Cure Paralysis. The Promise Certificate of Recognition was given to Janelle Lin of Step Up Women's Network-NY. Very touching letters were read from family members and colleagues.
Olympian, Bonnie St. John, who was once again the Mistress of Ceremonies, kept everyone in stitches with her political and up-to-date “Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road” jokes along with hysterical celebrity impressions.
This event was made even more memorable as this was the last Signature Awards that will be held in the famous Rainbow Room, which will close in June 2009. The staff went above and beyond to ensure a fantastic evening. This was also the last Signature Awards event for NAWBO-NYC’s current and outgoing President, Tasha Norman. As was stated in Ms. Norman’s introduction, “my talent is listening, troubleshooting, finding solutions, creating value, staying on budget, exceeding expectations, and delivering success without letting anyone see me sweat.” A job well done, Ms. Norman.
About NAWBO-New York:
The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), empowers, inspires and promotes the interest of female entrepreneurs at all levels. NAWBO New York City is a unified voice for women of diverse industries and backgrounds; the organization seeks to effect social, political and economic change. Visit them at www.nawbonyc.org or call 212-252-1100.

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