Clark College News and Events
Clark College News and Events
VANCOUVER, Wash. -- The 2008 Women of Achievement celebration, honoring women who have made lasting and far-reaching contributions throughout Southwest Washington and beyond, will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2008 at the Hilton Vancouver Washington. The theme of the 2008 event is “Visionary Women: Shaping Generations.” The 2008 honorees include the first Executive Director of YWCA Clark County, a member of Vancouver City Council, a doctor, three educators, a banker, and a multicultural activist. The 2008 Women of Achievement honorees are:
In addition, for the first time, three Young Women of Achievement will be honored during the 2008 celebration. They are:
The honorees will each receive a $1,500 scholarship. Brown will receive a scholarship from First Independent Bank. Hairston will receive the annual Donna Roberge scholarship. Virdi will receive the Violet Richardson Scholarship from Soroptomist International of Vancouver. KATU-TV anchor Anna Song will serve as emcee for the 2008 Women of Achievement celebration, which is co-sponsored by Clark College and YWCA Clark County. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. The awards program will begin at noon. Ticket cost is $35 per person or $350 for a table of ten. For information or reservations, call the YWCA Clark County at 360-906-4301. About the Women of Achievement celebration Celebrating women's lives -- filled with courage, strength and determination -- is valuable for us all. This belief was the motivation for the Women of Achievement Celebration, which was founded in 1984 by Pat Watne, Director of Women's Programs at Clark College. Watne created an awards program that would commemorate National Women's History Month and International Women's Day in March. It would also recognize and honor local women for their outstanding community contributions. During the first few years, women were honored at a small tea held on the Clark College campus. In 1991, YWCA Clark County joined with Clark College in sponsoring the Women of Achievement Celebration. During the celebration's 23 years, 184 extraordinary women have been recognized. Today, the Women of Achievement celebration is Southwest Washington's largest event honoring women. About Anna Song Anna Song anchors KATU's weekend evening newscasts. She also reports during the week
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