Women Who Light the Community

Name: Women Who Light the Community

Date: June 8, 2016

Time: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM MDT

Registration: Register Now

Event Description:

Crowning over two decades of awards to outstanding women in the area, the Boulder Chamber will honor five new recipients at its annual Women Who Light the Community gala dinner celebration on June 8 at Lionsgate Event Center. The Boulder Chamber Business Women's Leadership Group (BWLG) annually honors women who have made significant contributions through innovations and a committed effort to address a meaningful business or non-profit, arts or community need, locally, regionally, nationally, or globally. Please see the bottom of the page for meal options.

Considered one the best events in Boulder County, please join us for an evening of inspiration and empowerment. Mistress of Ceremonies, Jane Miller of JaneKnows.com and past honoree will lead the event with music by Boulder's own, Rebecca Folsom. Several Boulder County nonprofit organizations will host an exhibition in the garden and appetizers, dinner and desserts will be served by our partner, Savory Cuisines.

Pricing: $55 Members, $75 Non-Members
Special pricing options for Honoree Guests, Past Honorees and Officials - please contact Jane Lewis 303.938.2070 or jane.lewis@boulderchamber.com to register.

2016 Honorees - Press Release and More Information

Michelle Carpenter
Teacher, BVSD Schools ? Adelante! Latino Program / AP Spanish

Vivian Dullien Ph.D
Dullien Associates

Melissa Hart
Professor of Law, University of Colorado Law School

LaVern Johnson
Lyons Historical Society\Lyons Redstone Museum - Town Trustee
Red Rock Ramblers Square Dance; Reporter for Lyons Recorder;
Parks and Recreation Commission

Isabel McDevitt
Executive Director - Bridge House

Emerging Young Leader
Greta Cain
VP, Future Business Leaders of America and EFAA

Event Agenda
4:30-5:30pm - Connecting in the Garden, Expo and Appetizers
5:30pm - Performance by Rebecca Folsom
5:30-7:00pm - Program and Awards
7:00-7:30pm - Desserts and Champagne Toast, Expo and Networking in the Garden

Meal Selections Sponsored by Savory Cuisines
Appetizers in the Garden
Pan Seared Chicken Medallion or
Mediterranean Chickpea Cakes (Vegan/Gluten Free)
Saffron & Parmesan Risotto Cake
Grilled Vegetable Medley
Dessert table with Triple Chocolate Fudge, Almond Chocolate Macaroons (GF) and Strawberry Rhubarb Panna Cotta

Non-Profit Expo - Participating Members

Alzheimer's Association
Bridge House
Frequent Flyers
Historic Boulder
Ignite Adaptive Sports
I Have a Dream Foundation
Imagine Foundation
Inn Between
JLF@Boulder, Colorado, bringing the renowned Jaipur Literature Festival to Boulder, Colorado
Mental Health Partners
Ramble on Pearl
Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN)
There with Care
Women's Wilderness
Zonta Foothills

Rebecca Folsom will also have a Expo table and CD's available for purchase!

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:

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NOTE: The opinions and information provided by Chamber event speakers are strictly those of the speakers. The Boulder Chamber does not necessarily endorse their opinions and has not independently verified the information presented.