Come and Meet the 48 Most Intriguing Women of Arizona
March 26, 2012Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) March 19, 2012
Please plan to attend the luncheon on Monday, March 26 from noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona, to celebrate the 48 Most Intriguing Women of Arizona.
Honorees include: Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano. Other honorees include: Nicola Winkel, Founder of the Arizona Coalition for Military Families, Gerda Weissmann Klein, author, historian, speaker and Holocaust survivor, Diane Humetewa, the first female Native American U.S. Attorney, and many others.
Part of Arizona’s yearlong Centennial Celebration, the 48 Women project was created to honor women from diverse backgrounds whose leadership and commitment have contributed in a positive way to the future of Arizona. The event will officially recognize the 48 honorees selected from across the state by the governing board.
“Being able to meet and get to know the honorees has been a truly amazing experience,” said 48 Women Chairperson Connie Robinson. “This remarkable gathering will be a memorable event acknowledging the women for the many contributions and accomplishments they have achieved not only within their communities, but throughout the state of Arizona.”
Local news anchor Lin Sue Cooney will be the master of ceremonies along with a nationally renowned speaker who will deliver the keynote address. Other memorable speakers will also be presenting. Those attending the event will have the opportunity to meet the honorees and speakers.
A coffee table book titled “Arizona’s 48 Most Intriguing Women,” telling the women’s stories in words and photos, will be available for purchase during the luncheon for $65. Books will also be available online or at special book signing events, where select honorees will be present. A book signing will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27 at the Arizona Historical Society in Tempe, and on Wednesday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Arizona Historical Society in Tucson.
Tickets to the luncheon are $300 and $500, with table sponsorships ranging from $5,000-$25,000. Tickets can be purchases through the 48 Women website or by calling 602-896-9000. Deadline for purchase is 5:00 p.m. March 25. To register, or for more information, please visit: http://www.48women.org/events/.
