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WHEREAS, the National Association of Women Business Owners, Pittsburgh Chapter (NAWBO) has dedicated itself to building the way for women entrepreneurs through connections and commitments so that women can achieve and surpass our goals; and
WHEREAS, NAWBO realizes that women can never achieve these goals alone, a dynamic sustainable community and service organizations support in so many ways though they are typically unrecognized volunteers, NAWBO recognizes these volunteers through “Make the Connection Award”; and
WHEREAS, this year's selection of “Make the Connection Award” honorees will be recognized at the 11th Annual Make the Connections -- a STAR Studded Evening GALA, Wednesday, April 20, 2011 from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at the Sheraton Station Square; and
WHEREAS, over the last 11 years, NAWBO has recognized over 250 community volunteers from non-profits; and
WHEREAS, this is not a competition, nonprofit organizations are asked to nominate a STAR who they feel makes their organization and Pittsburgh shine because NAWBO believes all leadership starts with service to the community; and
WHEREAS, this year's guest moderator is former Steeler Tight End Randy Grossman and this year's honorees are:
Tara Atkins, Think Pink
Diane Daniels, Allegheny County Office of MWDBE
Jennifer A. Dombroski, New Kensington Area Rotary Club
Judy Gainer, Gwen's Girls
Sheri Gintner, Western Pennsylvania Humane Society
Colleen Leary, Care Break at Watson Institute
Nadine Nethen, North Hills Community Outreach
Jeanne Scardamalia, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Linda S. Thayer, Eastbrook Mission Barn
Linda Weller, Discover Hope Here
Diana Lynn Brush, Girls Scouts of Western Pennsylvania
Ellen Deslam, Angela's Angels
Justin Forzano, Cameroon Football Development Program
Kathie Gasior, Operation Troop Appreciation
Carol Israel, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Enid Miller, Power of 32
Joanne Quinn Smith, Girl's Going Places
Vince Sims, Tomorr...
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