Nominations are open for Women of Influence 2013
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2012 Women of Influence
Tanya Andrews, Children's Museum Tacoma, Exec Director
Rachael Costner, Women's Resource, Inc, CEO / Medical Imaging Northwest, Marketing Director
Maureen Fife, Tacoma-Pierce County Habitat for Humanity, CEO
Dyann Lyon, USANA Health Sciences, Independent Associate
Military Award
Jasmin Shackelford, USS Nimitz, AOI
Lifetime Achievement
Neel Parikh, Pierce County Library System, Exec Director
ABOUT THE PROGRAM - Women of Influence recognizes outstanding female leaders in the South Puget Sound. Honorees are selected for their achievement community, business, government, military and nonprofit sectors. The panel of judges, comprised of previous years' honorees, also name Rising Stars and a Military Award honoree when applicable.
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KeyBank's Key4Women is a program designed to help women realize their personal and professional aspirations by providing tailored business advice, access to capital, ongoing education, and networking opportunities. In addition to connecting women business owners with each other and the organizations that support women-owned firms, Key4Women helps its members access the right kind of capital at the right time. Since 2005, KeyBank has loaned more than $3 billion to qualified women-owned businesses, and is committed to lending an additional $3 billion by April of 2012. Key4Women membership is valuable and complimentary for all Key clients.
Contributing Sponsors

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Event Partners

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AA Party Rentals provides the highest quality merchandise, experienced, knowledgeable, and service oriented staff.

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Hardcastle Entertainment, Inc. The core of our company is providing quality disc jockey services. Entertain your guests! 20 - 20,000 people, whatever your event, we take care of you. Benefit Auctions, Company Parties, Seminars, and even School Dances. Our specialty is audio, visual, and disc jockey services. Talk to us about your wishes, needs, your budget, and we'll help you plan the most effective event for your budget.

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Dane Gregory Meyer is a West Coast photographer based in the Seattle-Tacoma, WA area. He has been shooting commercially since 1988. In the last decade, his work has focused on interiors, architecture and people. He has served many leading businesses, organizations, architects, designers, developers, contractors, artisans, artists, publications, and ad agencies. His work has often resulted in both regional and national awards for his clients.

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Black Tie Espresso Catering's fully equipped, professional espresso bar lends a sense of sophistication to any event. We will help create a unique and memorable experience, whether it's an open house, corporate event, or private party.

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Sharon McGavick Student & Conference Center is committed to developing a partnership between Clover Park Technical College and the community by providing superior service and event planning for a premier venue. The program is dedicated to working with Clover Park Technical College's students, faculty, and staff to provide opportunities to use our facilities to enhance the relationship between educational programming and the professional community.

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Celebrity Cake Studio, the leading specialty cake boutique of Seattle, Tacoma and Olympia, has been voted Evening Magazine's "Best Wedding Cakes of Western Washington" in 2008, 2009 and 2010. Exceptional quality, and unparalleled artistic designs have been the hallmark of our success. Topped with our friendly and attentive customer service, our cakes and desserts will surely be the highlight of your next event.
Video Sponsor

- A.C.T Video Production has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1989. We specialize in meeting your particular needs. Whether it ranges from corporate, educational, broadcast, promotional, legal or all things in between.
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