Annual Holiday & Awards Party 2018
Friday, December 14th, 7pm-9pm
10455 NE 8th St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Pull out that fancy dress, get your hair and nails done, car pool or Uber/Lift with your girlfriends, and come to a fun and glitzy party to celebrate with other fabulous women our failures and triumphs.
This is our night to truly Illuminate all women and bring special spot light to 4 women who will win our special Illuminating Women™ awards for a Woman who Encourages, a Woman who Empowers, a Woman who Educates, and Illuminating Woman of the Year, announced at this event!
Our Illuminating Women™ Charter Members have nominated women who they have noticed inspiring and supporting other women.
Those nominated will be announced on Tuesday, November 27th, 7:00 pm at Revolve in Issaquah during our pre-party launch and on Illuminating Women LLC, FB live.
The Nominations are in!
The nominations are in, the excitement is brewing, and we are gearing up for another fabulous evening celebrating and honoring the amazing gifts of women who have inspired, impacted, and illuminated the lives of others.
Our members have nominated women who have no idea how much they have positively affected the lives of many. This is our way to shine the light on and honor these women for their gifts and service to empower, encourage, and educate others and allow the illumination of their personal and professional lives.
We are delighted to bring attention to the following women:
A woman who EMPOWERS (The mentor. My example is Oprah Winfrey)
The Illuminating Woman who empowers tells us to trust our instincts. She helps us find our innate strengths. She shows us that our stories and our experiences, our successes and failures, our triumphs and fears, prepare us to take control of our lives and own our futures. We are more capable because she has helped us find our confidence and recognize our personal power.
Woman who Empowers: Lisa Fischer, Debra Trappen, Karen Herold, Rachel Barnett, Kelly Ruff, Esther Jones, Terri Acuna Thorne, Jeni Dahn, Aubrey Armes, Jennifer S. Kennett, Teena Cox, Dr. Leubgythe Nancy Holm, Jaye Siqueiros, Jo Ann Kobuke, Vila Loukas, Diana Sergi Khoury, Audrey L Godwin, Julie Fry, and Heather Fantin.
A woman who ENCOURAGES (The champion. My example Lady Diana)
The Illuminating Woman who encourages knows we are stronger together. She doesn’t do it for us – but she will hold our hand and help us when we can’t find our way. She boosts our spirits and our hearts with her genuine support, generosity, and warmth. She heartens and edifies us with her feminine wisdom. She nurtures us and comforts us. She believes in us.
Woman who Encourages: Michelle Klinger Mrachek, Clem Lafrades, Traca Savadogo, Beata Jachulski Baker, Dr. Leubgythe Nancy Holm, Cheryl Lewis, Marcia E Sears, Kerri Wood-Flores, Lisa Fischer, Brenda Reiss, Cyndi ONeill-Dady, Maureen Kures, Cherri Schoeppel, and Diana Sergi Khoury.
A woman who EDUCATES (The teacher. My examples are Suze Orman, Jane Goodall, Margaret Sanger – women who have/had amazing knowledge to share)
The Illuminating Woman who educates/teaches us how to take better care of ourselves. She helps us take responsibility for our health, our finances, our relationships, our mental and spiritual well-being, or our society. She has special expertise in her field, and sets an example for others to follow. She openly shares her knowledge and experience so that we may all learn to improve our lives, our homes, and our communities.
Woman who Educates: Michaela Court, Rachel Barnett, Suzy Grace Selin, Brenda Reiss, Esther Jones, Jill Labberton, Lisa Fischer, Susan Creighton, Angela Belli, Kathleen Yow-Wells, Jennifer Soames, Tresa Skinner Leftenant, Nicole Lux-Ritchie, Angela Meeks, Tammy Wilson Smith, Megan Kaye, Dr. Leubgythe Nancy Holm, Kerri Wood-Flores, Lindsey Hueltman, Sylvia Fine, Dr. Anna Margolina, and Dr. Alisha Halverson Wilkes.
Illuminating Woman of the Year (The luminary. My example is Michelle Obama)
The Illuminating Woman of the Year embodies all three characteristics that are the foundation of this organization – she empowers, she educates, and she encourages us. She is a true guiding light, a leader, a role model. She is noble and influences others with her integrity and grace. She enriches our lives, she renews our faith. Her presence elevates the room. She helps us bring out our best qualities when we emulate her.
Illuminating Woman of the Year: Brenda Reiss, Tracy Klinkroth, Beata Jachulski Baker, Jessica Butts, Danielle Madrid, Sylvia Fine, Clem Lafrades, Audrey L Godwin, Trissa Dexheimer,Kristin Zuray, Kim Peterson, Cherri Schoeppel, Dr. Leubgythe Nancy Holm, Jennifer Soames, Lisa Fischer, Sue Mocker, Vicki Draper, Mitzi Cole, Kerri Wood-Flores, My-Linh Thai, Sharon Houckenbury, Julie Fry, and Cecilia Gambill.
Be sure to register today and join us on December 14th at Maggiano’s for a joyful and celebratory night highlighting the beautiful impact women have on our community and world.
All of Illuminating Women™ membership will cast their ballot from the nominees who they see that best represent the following categories:
A woman who EMPOWERS
The Illuminating Woman who empowers tells us to trust our instincts. She helps us find our innate strengths. She shows us that our stories and our experiences, our successes and failures, our triumphs and fears, prepare us to take control of our lives and own our futures. We are more capable because she has helped us find our confidence and recognize our personal power.
A woman who EDUCATES
The Illuminating Woman who educates/teaches us how to take better care of ourselves. She helps us take responsibility for our health, our finances, our relationships, our mental and spiritual well-being, or our society. She has special expertise in her field, and sets an example for others to follow. She openly shares her knowledge and experience so that we may all learn to improve our lives, our homes, and our communities.
A woman who ENCOURAGES
The Illuminating Woman who encourages knows we are stronger together. She doesn’t do it for us – but she will hold our hand and help us when we can’t find our way. She boosts our spirits and our hearts with her genuine support, generosity, and warmth. She heartens and edifies us with her feminine wisdom. She nurtures us and comforts us. She believes in us.
Illuminating Woman of the Year
The Illuminating Woman of the Year embodies all three characteristics that are the foundation of this organization – she empowers, she educates, and she encourages us. She is a true guiding light, a leader, a role model. She is noble and influences others with her integrity and grace. She enriches our lives, she renews our faith. Her presence elevates the room. She helps us bring out our best qualities when we emulate her.
Maggiano’s Little Italy
10455 NE 8th St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Friday, December 14th, 7pm-9pm
Appetizers and 1 alcohol or non alcohol drink included with ticket:
After November 30th: Members $40.00 Non Members $50.00
At the Door: Members $45.00 Non Members $55.00
Vendors: $75.00 (SOLD OUT)
Sponsorship available, ask for details at info@illuminatingwomen.com
Visit our vendors!
A special thank you to our sponsors this year!
