Feb 20, 2018 - which will be determined by a live vote based on the message delivered by each finalist in their short pr
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wendy Hall, Executive Director NAWBO Kentucky
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NAWBO KENTUCKY’S 2018 EPIC AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED EPIC Awards Gala is Set for Thursday, March 1st at Louisville Marriott East Featuring Speaker Mireya Villarreal, International Fashion Icon and Founder of the Brand “Pink Pewter” Louisville, Ky. (February 20, 2018) – The Kentucky Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) has announced its 2018 EPIC Awards finalists. All will be honored at a red-carpet awards event on Thursday, March 1, 5:30 p.m., at the Louisville Marriott East. Tickets are $125 ($99 for NAWBO members) and available at www.nawbokentucky.org. These individuals, along with their company name and city, include: Strive Business Owner of the Year- Businesses in existence for 3-10 years
Mary Henry - Mary Henry Insurance Agency - Louisville, KY Amanda Matthews - Prometheus Art - Lexington, KY Dr. Hope Zoeller - Helping Other People Excel - HOPE - Louisville, KY
Thrive Business Owner of the Year - Businesses in existence for 11+ years
Deborah Lowery - Ladyfingers Fine Catering, Inc. - Louisville, KY Anna Tatman - Rosa Mosaic & Tile Company - Louisville, KY Holly B. Wiedemann - AU Associates, Inc. - Lexington, KY
Humanitarian Award - A business owner showing dedication and commitment to our community.
Caroline Johnson - Twisted Pink - Louisville, KY Julie Pogue - Julie Pogue Properties - Louisville, KY Dr. Dawn Skees - Skees Family Dentistry - Clarksville, IN
Supporting Partner Award - A business owner that works in a role supporting women-owned businesses, entrepreneurship, and the mission of NAWBO.
Lauren Broadus - Splendid Events, LLC - Louisville, KY
Karen Finlinson - Park Community Credit Union - Louisville, KY Tammy Moloy - Ashley Rountree & Associates - Louisville, KY
“We are thrilled to recognize these incredible women who are making a significant impact in the workforce throughout Kentucky,” said Jesika Young, President of NAWBO Kentucky. “We received more applications than ever for this year’s EPIC awards, which goes to show that women really do ‘mean business.’” Two additional awards will be presented at the event and include Influencer of the Year Award, which will be determined by a live vote based on the message delivered by each finalist in their short presentation, and Member of the Year Award. The 24th annual EPIC Awards will feature speaker, Mireya Villarreal, international fashion icon and founder of the brand “Pink Pewter.” Villareal will speak about her experience building her line of jewelry, accessories and makeup on a national scale. Masters of ceremonies for the evening will be Madison Cork, President/Founder of Cork Communications and Tim Laird, Chief Entertaining Officer for Brown-Forman Corporation. Noted judges of this year’s EPIC awards include: Dr. Sharon Kerrick, Bellarmine University, Dean W. Fielding Rubel School of Business; Janet Holloway, J Holloway & Associates; Mark Haertzen, President/Founder of Rocket Man; Madeline Abramson, Community Advocate; Barbara Sexton Smith, Councilwoman Metro Council District 4; Peggy Noe Stevens, Peggy Noe Stevens & Assoc. and Bourbon Women. For more information, visit www.nawbokentucky.org. ### NAWBO® is a registered trademark of the National Association of Women Business Owners.
