The Women’s Executive Council presented its 36th Annual Women’s Achievement Awards on Wednesday, September 27. Wendi Chioji, WESH Channel 2 anchor was the keynote speaker. The 2006 scholarship recipients are: Deborah Cumbus, Bachelors in Communication, Rollins College – Hamilton Holt. Evelyn Tonn, Bachelors in Political Science, UCF.Catherine Plummer, Bachelors in Elementary Education, UCF. Angela Taylor, Masters in Communicative Disorders, UCF. Carrie Brooks, Bachelors in Theology, UCF.

The 2006 Women’s Achievement Awards Recipients are: Arts & Culture: Margot Knight, President & CEO- United Arts of Central Florida. Business: Theodora Uniken Venema, Principal, Downtown Brokers LLC. Professional: Carmenza Gonzalez, Vice President, International Business Development, Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission. Communications/Media: Linda Bird, Regional Vice President, Clear Channel Communications. Community Service/Volunteerism: Sibille Pritchard, President, Hart Communications. Education: Sara Trollinger, Founder & President, House of Hope. Government: Val Demings, Deputy Chief, Orlando Police Department. Central Florida Women of Year: Anne Chinoda, President & CEO, Florida Blood Centers.

The Women’s Executive Council has been involved in the development of Downtown Orlando business district. WEC was formed in 1972 to create and foster involvement of women in executive positions. All proceeds benefit the council’s scholarship endowment fund. Scholarships are awarded yearly at WEC’s Annual Women’s Achievement Awards ceremony in October. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling 800 435-7358; registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by state. Registration #CH3771.

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