Most Influential Woman Award honors community leaders, philanthropists
The award is named after Virginia K. Shehee
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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