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Cox Enterprises returns as VIP Sponsor for the Women In Technology's 2023 Women of the Year in S.T.E.A.M Awards Gala

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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ATLANTA, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With more than 350,000 people within the Women in Technology (WIT) community, WIT is the largest non-profit organization committed to empowering and educating women and girls about opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (S.T.E.A.M) in Georgia. The WIT Awards Gala celebrates female visionaries of S.T.E.A.M, groundbreakers in business and remarkable leaders who make a difference in their workplace and community.

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  • Women in Technology (WIT) today announced the VIP Sponsor for its Women of the Year Awards Gala to be held on Friday, October 13th at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
  • The WIT Awards Gala celebrates female visionaries of S.T.E.A.M, groundbreakers in business and remarkable leaders who make a difference in their workplace and community.
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    This is Cox Enterprises' fifth year as the VIP Sponsor of the Women of the Year Awards.
  • In speaking about Cox Enterprises dedication to WIT, Penny Collins, WIT President and CEO said, "Our partnership with Cox Enterprises is impactful.

Women In Technology Announce Cisco as Title Sponsor & Innova Solutions as Presenting Sponsor for the 2023 WIT Awards Gala

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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ATLANTA, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Women in Technology's (WIT) 24th Annual Women of the Year Awards are set to take place on October 13th at the illustrious Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, boasting a distinguished gathering of over 1,000 technologists. The WIT Awards Gala, an occasion dedicated to honoring visionary women residing in the state of Georgia, excelling in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M), applauds pioneers in the business world and outstanding leaders who leave a permanent mark on their workplaces and communities.

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  • "We could not be more proud to be the WIT Awards Title Sponsor for the second year in a row.
  • "We could not be more proud to be the Women of the Year Awards Title Sponsor for the second year in a row.
  • We are thrilled to have them return as our Title Sponsor for the 2023 Women of the Year Awards Gala," remarked Penny Collins, President and CEO of WIT.
  • For the second consecutive year, Women In Technology is privileged to welcome Innova Solutions, a global digital transformation solutions provider, as the Presenting Sponsor of the Awards Gala.

Interfor Appoints Nicolle Butcher to its Board of Directors

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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BURNABY, British Columbia, May 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- INTERFOR CORPORATION (“Interfor” or the “Company”) (TSX: IFP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicolle Butcher of Toronto, Ontario as an independent director of the Company, effective May 19, 2023.

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  • BURNABY, British Columbia, May 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- INTERFOR CORPORATION (“Interfor” or the “Company”) (TSX: IFP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicolle Butcher of Toronto, Ontario as an independent director of the Company, effective May 19, 2023.
  • Ms. Butcher is the Chief Operating Officer of Ontario Power Generation (OPG), where she has held a wide range of roles with increasing responsibility over the past 22 years.
  • She has served as Chair of the Board of both Eagle Creek Renewable Energy (OPG’s US hydro subsidiary) and Atura Power (OPG’s fleet of combined cycle gas plants) and as a member of the MaRS-Advanced Energy Centre Advisory Board of Directors.
  • Her appointment increases the number of Interfor directors to 11 and the percentage of women directors to 27%.

Gallaudet University President Roberta "Bobbi" Cordano Named USA TODAY 2023 Women of the Year Honoree

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Friday, March 17, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gallaudet University announced today that its president Roberta J. "Bobbi" Cordano has been named a USA TODAY 2023 Women of the Year honoree. Cordano joins Michelle Obama and several other distinguished women recognized by USA TODAY for their leadership, accomplishments, and significant impact on their communities, the nation, and the world at large. To view an American Sign Language interpretation of this press release please visit Gallaudet.

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  • Cordano Joins Michelle Obama and Other Distinguished Women Recognized by USA TODAY as Trailblazers, Champions of Change
    WASHINGTON, March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gallaudet University announced today that its president Roberta J.
  • "Bobbi" Cordano has been named a USA TODAY 2023 Women of the Year honoree.
  • As Gallaudet University's first deaf woman and openly LGBTQ president, Cordano has been recognized as both a national honoree and the sole Washington, D.C., honoree for USA TODAY's 2023 Women of the Year celebration.
  • Beginning March 19, USA TODAY plans to feature Cordano with a special online honoree story and video segment and subsequently in its national newspaper.

TIME REVEALS 2023 WOMEN OF THE YEAR LIST OF EXTRAORDINARY LEADERS WORKING TOWARD A MORE EQUAL WORLD

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TIME reveals the annual TIME Women of the Year list recognizing 12 extraordinary leaders working toward a more equal world.

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  • The 2023 Women of the Year issue has two worldwide covers, each highlighting a member of the list.
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    To celebrate, TIME will host the second annual invite-only TIME Women of the Year Gala on International Women's Day, Wednesday, March 8, in Los Angeles.
  • P&G is the presenting partner of TIME's 2023 Women of the Year gala and FIJI Water is the supporting partner.
  • The 2023 TIME Women of the Year are leading us all toward a more equal world and affecting real change through their efforts and commitments to climate activism, human rights, social justice and more.

Cox Enterprises and Infor return as VIP Sponsor and After Party Sponsor for the Women In Technology's 2022 Women of the Year Awards Gala

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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ATLANTA, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With more than 20,000 members, Women in Technology (WIT) is the largest non-profit organization committed to empowering and educating women and girls about opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) in Georgia. The WIT Awards Gala celebrates female visionaries of STEAM, groundbreakers in business and remarkable leaders who make a difference in their workplace and community.

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  • The WIT Awards Gala celebrates female visionaries of STEAM, groundbreakers in business and remarkable leaders who make a difference in their workplace and community.
  • This is Cox Enterprises' fourth year as the VIP Sponsor of the Women of the Year Awards and Infor's second year as the After Party Sponsor.
  • "Infor is excited to partner with WIT in empowering women in STEAM careers from the classroom to the boardroom.
  • Cox Enterprises is a company focused on being an employer of choice for women which speaks straight to our values.

Women In Technology Announce Cisco as Title Sponsor & Innova Solutions as Presenting Sponsor for the 2022 WIT Awards Gala

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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ATLANTA, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Women in Technology's (WIT) 23rd Annual Women of the Year Awards will be held on October 8th at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia with more than 1,000 technologists in attendance. The WIT Awards Gala celebrates female visionaries, who live in the state of Georgia, of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM), groundbreakers in business and remarkable leaders who make a difference in their workplace and community. WIT will also be celebrating 30 years of serving the community through STEAM education, exposure, and experiences.

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  • WIT is proud to announce the 2022 Women of the Year Awards Title Sponsor, Cisco, and the Presenting Sponsor, Innova Solutions.
  • "We are also committed to our continued partnership with Women in Technology which helps bring our purpose to life, and we are incredibly proud to be the Title Sponsor for the 2022 Women of the Year Awards.
  • We are incredibly excited to have them as our Title Sponsor for the 2022 Women of the Year Awards Gala," said Penny Collins, WIT President and CEO.
  • In addition, Women In Technology is honored to have Innova Solutions, formerly ACS Solutions, as the Presenting Sponsor of the Awards Gala.

USANA Kids Eat Director Among Utah Women Making a Positive Impact

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- USANA is proud to announce Michelle Benedict, Director of USANA Kids Eat, was honored as one of Utah Business magazine's Women of the Year on September 21.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- USANA is proud to announce Michelle Benedict, Director of USANA Kids Eat, was honored as one of Utah Business magazine's Women of the Year on September 21.
  • The Women of the Year Award recognizes women who've made an impact in largely male-dominated industries including government, education, healthcare, nonprofits, and technology.
  • And when the USANA Foundation acquired Kids Eat in December of 2019, she was welcomed with open arms.
  • "With Michelle guiding USANA Kids Eat, we knew she would magnify this program to continue to make a huge difference in the lives of kids in Utah," says Brian Paul, president of the USANA Foundation.

Bob’s Discount Furniture’s Carol Glaser Receives Top Women in Retail Supply Chain Award

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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Bobs Discount Furniture, one of the fastest growing omni-channel furniture retailers in the country, today announced the companys Chief Merchandising Officer and Executive Vice President, Carol Glaser, has received Chain Store Age magazines 2022 Top Women in Retail Supply Chain Award, honoring women in key areas of retail operations and their overall contributions to the retail industry.

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  • Bobs Discount Furniture, one of the fastest growing omni-channel furniture retailers in the country, today announced the companys Chief Merchandising Officer and Executive Vice President, Carol Glaser, has received Chain Store Age magazines 2022 Top Women in Retail Supply Chain Award, honoring women in key areas of retail operations and their overall contributions to the retail industry.
  • During the COVID-19 pandemic, Carol successfully led her team through extraordinary business challenges including factory shut-downs and supply chain constraints.
  • I am extremely honored to accept this award on behalf of the Bobs Discount Furniture team and be recognized among an outstanding group of female retail leaders, said Ms. Glaser.
  • For more information on Bobs charitable programs, visit Bobs Cares , and follow Bobs on Twitter @MyBobs , on Facebook , and Instagram .

Champion for Immigrants and SLCC Leader Selected as one of USA Today's Women of the Year

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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SALT LAKE CITY, April 5, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- USA Today's Women of the Year program recently announced that Luz Gamarra was selected as one of its honorees. One woman from each state was chosen for her significant positive impact on her community, and Gamarra was selected for Utah.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- USA Today's Women of the Year program recently announced that Luz Gamarra was selected as one of its honorees.
  • One woman from each state was chosen for her significant positive impact on her community, and Gamarra was selected for Utah.
  • The annual USA Today Women of the Year program is a continuation of Women of the Century, a 2020 project that commemorated the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote.
  • The majority of SLCC graduates transfer to four-year institutions, and thousands more are trained in direct-to-workforce programs.