The anticipation builds as the Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman and Young Woman event marks its return on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the East Ridge Country Club from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Nominations for the 2024 Most Influential Woman and Most Influential Young Woman are now officially open, heralding the recognition of exceptional individuals in Northwest Louisiana.
Key Event Details:
- Date and Time: Thursday, March 7, 2024, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Venue: East Ridge Country Club
Nomination Period:
The deadline for nominations is set at midnight on January 30. The unveiling of the top six candidates for the Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman Award is scheduled for mid-February, adding to the excitement of the upcoming event.
Categories and Criteria:
Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman Award:
This prestigious accolade acknowledges the contributions of business women, civic leaders, and philanthropists who have left an enduring impact on Northwest Louisiana. Nominees are required to meet specific criteria, showcasing influence and leadership, maintaining a positive reputation, and making substantial contributions to their communities.
Nominees must:
- Be a business woman, civic leader, or philanthropist in Northwest Louisiana
- Demonstrate influence and leadership in their business or organization(s)
- Possess a positive reputation based on their experience, leadership, and integrity
- Exhibit significant professional and/or community accomplishments
- Build recognizable and lasting initiatives or changes with their businesses/organizations and/or the community
- Show a commitment to philanthropy through unpaid positions, benefiting various causes such as children, the elderly, the arts, business development, education, and more.
Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Young Woman Award:
This category recognizes outstanding high school junior or senior females in Caddo, Bossier, or De Soto Parish. Nominees should exhibit leadership, influence, and dedication through meaningful acts of philanthropy and contributions to their fellow students and community.
Nominees must:
- Be a high school junior or senior in Caddo, Bossier, or De Soto Parish
- Demonstrate influence and leadership in their school and/or community
- Have a positive reputation based on their experience, leadership, and integrity
- Exhibit significant education and/or community accomplishments
- Show a commitment to philanthropy through unpaid positions, contributing to causes such as children, the elderly, the arts, business development, education, and more.
Support the Cause:
Supporter can actively participate in this meaningful event by purchasing individual tickets for $75 or opting for table sponsorships priced at $1,000. Table sponsorships come with luncheon tickets for eight and recognition in the event program, on social media, and on the Holy Angels website. Both individual tickets and table sponsorships are available for purchase at Holy Angels Event Page.
A Noble Cause:
In its eighth year, this Northwest Louisiana honor serves a higher purpose. Proceeds from the event will benefit Holy Angels, an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to serving over 200 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Holy Angels provides love, support, and empowerment through job and skills training, education, and community and social integration. Learn more about their impactful work at Holy Angels.
For Further Details:
For more information or inquiries, please reach out to Lauren Giddens at 318-629-0566 or via email at lgiddens@laholyangels.org. Your participation and support contribute to making this event a resounding success and furthering the noble cause championed by Holy Angels.