100 Black Men of Seattle, Inc., in partnership with the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), announce the honorees of the 2018 Women of Color Achievement Awards. A total of eleven women will be recognized for outstanding professional achievement and demonstrating exemplary customer service on Thus. Nov. 1 at the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington.
This year’s honorees include: Phyllis Campbell, Meredith Everist, Naomi Gonzalez, Tanya Jimale, Trish Millines-Dziko,Trena Payton, Mary Pugh, Angela Shen, Sheryl Willert, Claudia Mitchell, and Jessie Woolley-Wilson.
“The 100 Black Men of Seattle, Inc. is honored to share in this amazing opportunity to celebrate these phenomenal woman business leaders,” said Erwin C. Chappel, CEO/President/Co-Founder, 100 Black Men of Seattle, Inc. “They are the brilliant minds of this generation, having demonstrated vision, leadership, creativity and making a positive impact in their communities and in society. These trailblazers are forging paths for women, young girls and for all to follow. We are thrilled to salute these amazing women who are at the forefront of their industries. We gladly affirm their impact and greatness as not just women business leaders, but as business leaders, period. Their successes will inspire and motivate those who follow. We publicly praise these leaders, role models and gamechangers.”
“We are very proud to continue our ongoing partnership with 100 Black Men to acknowledge a distinguished group of influential women business leaders,” said Dr. Marsha Firestone, President and Founder of the Women Presidents’ Organization. “Each one is at the peak of her professional achievement, demonstrating outstanding leadership qualities and running multi-million dollar businesses. They also devote their time and energy to improving the quality of life in our local communities. We salute all of Seattle’s powerful award winners.”
