Women making a difference: honoring LA's most successful women.The Los Angeles Business Journal, in partnership with Union Bank of California Union Bank of California is one of the 30 largest commercial banks in the United States. It has 327 branches, the majority of which are in San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange Counties. held its twe fth annual Women Making a Difference Awards Reception at the Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica on the evening of Wednesday, August 20th, 2003. Described by attendees as an uplifting and inspirational evening, the celebration honored Los Angeles based women who "lead by example," successfully blending effective business vision with a passionate commitment to positively "making a difference," both in the world of business and in the communities they serve. Nearly 100 prestigious nominees were submitted to the judges, who had the unenviable task of narrowing the field down to six honorees for this year's event. Judges this year included JoAnn Bourne Bourne, town (1990 pop. 16,064), Barnstable co., SE Mass., crossed by Cape Cod Canal; settled 1627, inc. 1884. Bourne Bridge (1935), across the canal, made the town an entry point to Cape Cod and a resort and commercial center. of Union Bank of California; Renee White Fraser of NAWBO--LA and Fraser Communications; Robbie Motter of NAFE NAFE National Association for Female Executives NAFE National Association of Forensic Economics NAFE National Academy of Forensic Engineers NAFE Non-Advanced Further Education (UK) and Contacts Unlimited; Rusty Hammer of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce; and Matt Toledo of the Los Angeles Business Journal. Los Angeles Business Journal publisher Matt Toledo kicked off the event. Vice President of Advertising, Kelly Mahoney, then introduced keynote speaker Maria de Lourdes Sobrino, Founder and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Lulu's Dessert Corporation who offered powerful "and inspirational remarks. This year, for the first time, specifically categorized Awards of Recognition were presented to a group of women who have truly blazed a path of leadership and inspiration for all Angelenos. The 2003 Women Making a Difference honorees included: Business Owner/CEO of the Year Award, Simone Lagomarsino, President and CEO for Hawthorne Savings; Executive of the Year Award, Kim Ng, Vice President of Baseball Operations and Assistant General Manager for the Los Angeles Dodgers "Dodgers" and "Brooklyn Dodgers" redirect here. For the American football team, see Brooklyn Dodgers (football). For the Eastern Basketball Association team, see Brooklyn Dodgers (basketball). ; Rising Star of the Year Award, Lisa Dolgoff, Director of Keys to Successful Parenting; Philanthropist of the Year Award, Julia Gouw, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for East West Bank; Volunteer of the Year Award, Silvia Saucedo, Police Commissioner for the City of Los Angeles
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