Most Influential Woman Award honors community leaders, philanthropists

The award is named after Virginia K. Shehee
Published: Feb. 1, 2023 at 7:02 AM CST|Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 9:36 AM CST
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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.