ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The March of Dimes announced finalists for the 14th Annual Heroines of Washington. Formerly known as Heroines of Technology, the awards program will honor women in the D.C. region for their dedication to community service. For the first time as part of the event’s rebrand, nominations were open to women in more industries and not solely those working in technology. The awards program will honor and acknowledge the significant contributions of women in the area who exemplify leadership in volunteer community service.
This year’s finalists include women dedicated to transitional housing for young mothers and children, cancer patients and their families, breaking the cycle of poverty, and survivors of abuse among numerous other causes.
2014 Heroines of Washington Finalists
- Kat Calvin, The Advisory Board Company
- Sherry Cushman, Cushman & Wakefield
- Karen Evans, U.S. Cyber Challenge
- Janet Funk, Fairfax County Public Schools
- Lisa Gable, Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation
- Tracy Hobiena, Intrepid Performance Partners, LLC.
- Heather Huneycutt, Novant Health
- Rebecca Lady, Deloitte
- Lisa Moffett, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
- Jane Mosbacher Morris, To the Market
- Angel Rich, The Wealth Factory
- Joan Ritter, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
- Janis Schiff, Holland & Knight
- Deborah Scott Thomas, Data Solutions & Technology Incorporated
- Dani Seltzer, Shay Interiors, LLC
- Kim Shrewsbury, United Bank
- Julie Simmons, Human Capital Strategic Consulting
- Amanda Tiede, Cassidy Turley
- Alice Till, PhRMA
- Katie Yanushonis, Boston Properties
- Mimi Yeh, Accenture Federal Services
The finalists will be honored and winners will be announced at the black-tie awards program on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at the Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner.
Awards will be presented for the following categories:
- Healthcare Heroine Award sponsored by General Dynamics Information Technology
- Professional Services Heroine Award sponsored by Middleburg Wealth Management
- Public Sector Heroine Award sponsored by Sapient
- Real Estate Heroine Award sponsored by Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP
- Technology Heroine Award sponsored by MorganFranklin Consulting
- Rising Heroine Award
- Lifetime Heroine Award
In addition to the awards presentation, the evening will include a cocktail reception, dinner, and live and silent auctions. Proceeds from the event will support local March of Dimes programs including research, community services, education and advocacy to reduce the occurrence of birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Since 2001, the event has raised over $1.7 million to support the March of Dimes mission of saving babies. To learn more, please visit marchofdimes.org/heroines.
Sponsors include: General Dynamics, Middleburg Wealth Management, MorganFranklin Consulting, Sapient, Womble Carlyle, Lost Note, Say Something Designs, DC Magazine, FedScoop, Federal News Radio, and SmartCEO.
About March of Dimes
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
