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The Women's Alliance: VISION AWARD
The
VISION Award was announced in 2004 and will be given to women (on a case
by case basis)
who have made a significant leadership contribution or pioneered
innovative programs that
support women’s career advancement.
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Susan Van Veen and Laurel Baer
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2004 - Laurel Baer, founder of Bottomless Closet, Chicago, proudly received The Women's Alliance first-ever VISION AWARD in honor of her outstanding creativity and vision that pioneered the way for the development of programs providing professional attire for women in transition across the country. The award was presented by Susan Van Veen, Executive Director, Bottomless Closet, Chicago at The Women's Alliance 2004 National Conference in Atlanta. For more about Bottomless Closet go to: www.bottomlesscloset.org |
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2005 - Carol Evans, CEO of
Working Mother Media with our second VISION AWARD by Sheri Cole,
Executive Director of The Women's Alliance. Carol's story is exemplary and
her work to advance worklife best practices for working mothers is highly
regarded. In addition, Carol has raised thousands of dollars for The Women's Alliance through silent auctions hosted at signature Working Mother conferences each year. For more about Carol go to www.workingmother.com. To order her best seller, THIS IS HOW WE DO IT, click the book cover image attached. |
 Linda and Drew Peterson |
2006 - Linda Peterson,
Peterson's Harley-Davidson of Miami (South) was presented with a VISION
Award by Nicole Wild Executive Director of The Women's Alliance for her
outstanding commitment of women in need. In April, Linda single-handedly
hosted a grand gala to open their new 40,000 squ ft store in Cutler Bay to
benefit The Women's Alliance and Chapter 2. Over 450 guests representing the
philanthropic and business community attended the event to honor the opening
of the new store and the Peterson family tradition of philanthropy. "My vision is to be an example of the power of service that lies within us all. As the co-owner of Peterson's Harley-Davidson, I am able to be a strong voice for women in need." Linda Peterson For more information visit www.harleymiami.com |
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2006 - Sandra Bushby, KPMG,
received The Women's Alliance VISION AWARD at our 2006 National Conference
for her dedication to women's issues and the development of substantive
programs to support the advancement and transformation of women in the
workplace. "The Women's Alliance has a positive impact on thousands of women each year...that is why KPMG is proud to collaborate with The Women's Alliance -- they get the job done." Nicole Wild For more information visit www.kpmg.com |
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2007 - Sheri Cole, Executive Director of The Career Wardrobe (Philadelphia, PA) was the recipient of The Women's Alliance 2007 VISION AWARD for her incredible leadership as Board Chair from 2003 - 2007. Ms. Cole received a standing ovation from the members and gave a tear filled thank you. For more information on The Career Wardrobe, visit |
