NAWBO-LA will host its 16th Annual “Hall of Fame” luncheon on Friday, March 8, 2002 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel. The theme for this year’s luncheon is “Spirit of Success: Celebrating Entrepreneurship”. Our luncheon recognizes top achievers representing women entrepreneurs and corporate leaders. We are proud to announce 6 incredible award honorees as well as the induction of 18 prestigious women into our 2002 Hall of Fame.



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THE LOS ANGELES CHAPTER OF THE

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS (NAWBO-LA) ANNOUNCES ITS

16TH ANNUAL HALL OF FAME LUNCHEON AWARDEES





Los Angeles - On March 8, 2002, NAWBO-LA will host its 16th Annual Hall of Fame Luncheon. One of the largest, most anticipated events in Los Angeles, the Hall of Fame Luncheon recognizes top achievers representing women entrepreneurs and corporate leaders. These distinguished women have established a reputation for entrepreneurial excellence and contributed significantly to the community. This year’s event theme is “Spirit of Success: Celebrating Entrepreneurship!”



The lunch will be held (11:30 AM - 2:00 PM) at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. A total of six (6) women will receive the Awards of the Year while an additional 19 will be inducted into the NAWBO-LA Hall of Fame. Honorees represent diverse fields of business including such fields as broadcast news, medicine, advertising, engineering, magazine publication, aerospace and more. Following are the 25 extraordinary women who will be recognized for their successful business enterprises:



Advocate of the Year - Aileen Adams, Secretary of the California State and Consumer Services Agency.