Local leaders to receive Y Women in Careers Award: Press and Media

By lizawisnerAward, Press and Media

Recognition is an important acknowledgment of professional success. To that end, the Corpus Christi YWCA is ready to once again recognize women who are making a significant impact in their career field.

The 39th annual Y Women In Careers Awards Banquet will be held Thursday, March 7 at 6 p.m. at the Congressman Solomon P Ortiz International Center (402 Harbor Drive).

To this point, the YWCA has honored 283 exceptional women in the Coastal Bend through this award. Adding to the list this year are:

  • Starr Flores, Director, Texas A&M Coastal Bend Health Education Center;
  • Bunny D. Forgione, Ph.D., Executive Associate Dean, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, TAMU-Corpus Christi;
  • Sarah Garza, Director, Environmental Planning, Port of Corpus Christi Authority;
  • Trina C. Martinez, Vice President & General Manager Corpus Christi Refinery, CITGO Petroleum;
  • Marita Rafael, M.D., Physician, Driscoll Children’s Hospital;
  • Connie G. Rivera, Project Architect, WKMC Architects, Inc.; and
  • Liza Wisner, Learning & Organizational Development Manager, City of Corpus Christi.

“Recognizing these deserving women is a special privilege for YWCA, as well as fulfilling our mission of ‘Empowering Women,’” said YWCA President/CEO Nancy Wesson-Dodd. “These honorees play crucial roles in our community, and Y Women in Careers is a vital way to show young girls what women can accomplish, helping them to set goals for their own lives.”

Seats for the event are $85 ($100 after Feb. 21). Reservations and table sponsorships are available at www.ywcacc.org. There is also a need for sponsorships to make it possible for YWTeens to attend the banquet.

For additional information, call (361) 857-5661 ext. 102 or email devywca@ywcacc.org.

As one of YWCA’s major fundraisers, Y Women In Careers offers invaluable support for YWCA programs and communicates the essential role YWCA plays in our community.

By Mike Gillaspia, 9:04 am, February 11, 2019
Mike Gillaspia is an Anchor with KRIS 6 News.

Source: https://kristv.com/community/2019/02/11/local-leaders-to-receive-y-women-in-careers-award/