Submitted by Whatcom Women in Business
Whatcom Women in Business has released the names of the five finalists in the running for the prestigious title of 2019 Professional Women of the Year. Chosen from among many community nominations by Whatcom Women in Business’s (WWIB) Board of Directors, the five finalists and legacy winner embody the heart of the areas WWIB seeks to honor: business acumen, community involvement, leadership, and mentoring. The finalists are:
- Alyssa Springs, Flow Motion Massage & Yoga Studio
- Lynn Giuliani, Progressions Inc.
- Pam Brady, BP
- Teresa Dalton, The FireHouse Arts and Events Center
- Teresa Taylor, Lummi Indian Business Council
The Community Legacy Award (CLA) is a unique recognition opportunity, honoring the incredible cumulative contributions of local women who have made lasting impacts on our community through decades of dedication. Launched in 2019, WWIB will grant the first CLA at the 37th Annual Professional Women Awards Gala & Auction.
Every October, Whatcom Women in Business celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of the finalists at an awards banquet and gala, hosted this year at the Four Points by Sheraton on Friday, October 11th. The 37th Annual Professional Women Annual Awards Gala & Auction features a silent auction, live auction, and plated dinner, culminating in the announcement of the 2019 Professional Women of the Year. All funds raised at the Annual Gala support the WWIB scholarship fund. To purchase tickets to the Gala, visit http://wwib.org/awards-banquet/tickets/
Whatcom Women in Business is a membership based, and volunteer run, non-profit organization comprised of business owners and managers developing and maintaining proactive role models within the organization and the community at large. Through teaching, learning, leadership and peer support, we strive to exemplify and promote the four areas we honor: leadership, professionalism, mentoring, and community.
Guests are welcome at regular membership meetings held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Bellingham Golf and Country Club. WWIB is dedicated to giving back to the community and does so by financial and volunteer support of a Charity of the Year (proudly supporting the YWCA in 2019), and through scholarships to women furthering their education. For more information about the Professional Woman of the Year, membership, and scholarship opportunities, please visit www.wwib.org.
