Network Awards

Information on our 2010 Awards Program Announced Soon

2009 Network of Women in Business Award Winners 

The Network of Women in Business is pleased to have the opportunity to honor three outstanding women at our annual Gala. All awards are open to any woman who currently resides in the State of Indiana.

Businesswoman of the Year: Dr. Sally Brown Bassett, Ambassadors for Children

Thank you to our distinguished nominees:

Eva Yackey, The Atrium Barbershop
Dr. Sally Brown Bassett, Ambassadors for Children
Patty Thornberry, Green Sky Media
Bev Middaugh, Bright Ideas
Elaine Bedel, Bedel Financial
Karen Valencic, Spiral Impact 
 
Recognizes an exceptional woman who has achieved prominence in the business community, is dedicated to business growth and has served as an advocate for women in business

Eligibility
- Sole proprietor, founder or co-founder of company, currently involved in running the business with at least 50% ownership
- Demonstrates leadership within the organization, dedicated to employee development
- Shows accomplishment and evidence of “needle-moving,” overcoming obstacles or discoveries made
- Is an active member of her community
- The business must be in operation for a minimum of five years

Mentor of the Year
Recognizes an outstanding woman who has served as a guiding light for another professional woman

Mentor of the Year: Karen Mangia, Cisco

Thank you to our distinguished nominees:

Deborah Farrar, National Sales Manager, Redirections Sign & Design
Ellyn Ludden, Chief Visionary Officer, Team Summit
Karen Mangia, Sr. Manager of Partner Experience, Cisco
Deseri Garcia, President, Rainmakers & Owner, Vida Aventura
Denise Praul, President, Accurate Tax Management
NaKaisha Tolbert-Banks, Founder & CEO, D.U.O. EmpowerMEnt Services
Susan Ulrey, Managing Director, KPMG
 
Eligibility:
- Demonstrates positive influence over the careers of others
- Offers experience, guidance and coaching to serve as a role model for other women 

Woman to Watch

Woman to Watch:  Raquel Richardson, SilverSquare

Thank you to our distinguished nominees:

Nikki Lewallen, Vice President of Development, Rainmakers
Dheepa Maturi, President, East West Blends, LLC
Nicki Laycoax, Executive, Squish Designs
Molly Chavers, Executive Director, IndyHub
Raquel Richardson, Founder & Principal, Silver Square
Taylor Anne Smith, Artist, Abstract Modern Art
Erin Albert, Founder, Yuspie and Author

Recognizes a visionary woman who is charting new territory, and has positively influenced and inspired other business women, and demonstrates ability to continue to do so into the future

Eligibility:

- Active in current field for five or fewer years, and demonstrates leadership potential for future achievements in her chosen field