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RIVERSIDE, CA— The Society of Extraordinary Women [SOEW] is hosting their Second Annual Leadership Awards Gala. This spectacular event will recognize and honor community members who have displayed stellar leadership and excellence within the community of Riverside.
Through years of philanthropic and humanitarian advocacy, Dr. Paulette Brown-Hinds, Ph.D will receive the Humanitarian of the Year award. Recipients of the Community Involvement award will be given to Rose Mays, Esther Portillo, Yvette Hickman Wilkerson, who will also receive the Entrepreneurship award. Additionally, April Sanders is the recipient of both Community Involvement and the Technology award.
Other recipients include, Michael Moore, Fire Chief of Riverside, who will receive the Community Leadership award along with Dr. Deborah Deas, who will also receive the Education award. Special Guest, Gigi Coleman, who is the great-niece of Bessie Coleman, the first African American aviator. Coleman will be presenting a special presentation and reenactment of the Bessie Coleman Experience.
The Keynote speaker for this special event is Dr. Tim Gramling, Dean of the School of Business and Assistant Professor at California Baptist University. Recording artists Terri Mayes will be featured as the Entertainment for the event.
Shirley Coates, founder of Society Of Extraordinary Women, is committed to mentoring young women and girls, helping them to achieve their goals in every aspect of their lives.
SOEW’s premier program is the Ignite Leadership & STEM Academy for girls and young women. This program provides specific skills that support personal and academic success. The skills taught in the program enhances the development of the total person. Their leadership module focuses on esteem building, team building, goal setting, social and cyber etiquette, financial literacy, community engagement, and preparation for college and careers. Through a collaboration with the Mapping Black California Initiative, and Esri, (a leader in GIS technology worldwide), the Ignite Leadership & Stem Academy, are able to provide a comprehensive program in coding, community mapping and spatial analytics. Extra curriculum activities include performing arts, film, and aviation. This comprehensive curriculum is designed to encourage and ignite the passion for lifelong learning and personal growth.
The theme is Achievement, Empowerment, and Giving Back. The event will take place at the Victoria Country Club, located at 2521 Arroyo Drive, Riverside, California, 92506, on Sunday, March 6th, 2022, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Register for the event or to make a donation at www.soew.org.
Society of Extraordinary Women, a non-profit organization, is a group of dedicated professionals committed to making a difference in the lives of young girls and making a positive impact in our community.
