Most Influential Woman Award honors community leaders, philanthropists

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Nominations are in for the Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman Award!

The award is named after Virginia K. Shehee, a civic leader, businesswoman and philanthropist who died in 2015. It honors women who have made significant contributions to the northwest La. community.

This year’s nominees include:

Kristen Brown
Sandy M. Cimino
Dr. Angelique Feaster Evans
Lisa Janes
Erica Thomas
Mary Lois White

Qualifying nominees must:

Demonstrate influence in their business or organization(s)
Have a solid reputation based on their experience, leadership and integrity
Exhibit significant professional and/or community accomplishments
Build recognizable and lasting initiatives or changes in and for their business or organizations
Cannot hold a paid position with a nonprofit organization or receive payment for services performed

In addition to this award, there is also an award for the Most Influential Young Woman. This award is given to a high school junior or senior who has shown leadership skills, determination and performed meaningful acts for fellow students or the community.

This year’s nominees include:

Helaina Ballis
Kynnedi Banks
Caroline Carberry
Aryana Marcelina Gaeta
Tyhlar Ann Holliway
Serenity Palmer
Vivienne Emmalene Webb
Ryleigh Williams

Qualifying nominees must:

Be a high school junior or senior in northwest Louisiana
Demonstrate influence in their school and/or community
Have a solid reputation based on their experience, leadership and integrity
Cannot hold a paid position with a nonprofit organization or receive payment for services performed

The award ceremony will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 9 at the East Ridge Country Club.

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