HOUSTON: rolling out and Comerica Bank held the Female Success Factor’s 2010 Top 25 Women of Houston awards Friday, October 15, 2010 at The Houstonian Hotel. Hard work, discipline and diligence are just a few of the criteria for making the list. This year’s awardees have broken barriers in their respective fields and left an indelible mark on the face of Houston. This impressive group of honorees consists of civic and cultural icons, entrepreneurs and corporate executives.
“The Female Success Factor’s Top 25 Women of Houston illustrate the best examples of visionaries and business titans who have found their passion and become dedicated examples of success in action,”
said Munson Steed, CEO of Steed Media Group.
Fans of the evening’s honorary keynote speaker, Sheryl Lee Ralph, were not disappointed. Ralph, a stage and screen veteran, delivered an inspiring message of taking the time to celebrate women in all aspects, professional and personal. “I love you just as you are, never change, because there is nobody like you sister,” Ralph said as she congratulated the women on their admirable work.
“The Top 25 Women of Houston exemplify excellence in self, family and community, and are true stewards of Houston. We are looking forward to many more years of honoring phenomenal women,”
Kim Floyd, regional manager of rolling out said.
The 2010 Top 25 Women of Houston Honorees are as follows:
Dr. Alison Scott Cuillier –Dentist & Owner, Lasting Impressions Dental Group;
Anhlan Phuc Nguyen – Chairwoman of the Board, Vietnamese Culture and Science Association
Brandi Brown –Founder, Waymaker Life Strategies & TX Youth Leadership Development Director, Children’s Defense Fund;
Brook Borovsky – Banking Center Manager, Comerica Bank – One Shell Plaza;
Caleen Allen – General Manager Strategic Partnerships, Houston Independent School District;
Camille G. Cash, M.D. – Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Camille Cash M.D PA.;
Charlotte Stallings – Founder & President, Getting Smart! LLC;
Deborah Duncan – Host, Great Day Houston, KHOU-TV Ch.11;
Joi Beasley – President& CEO, GOGO Business Communications;
Karen Carter Richards – Publisher& CEO, Houston Forward Times;
Kathy Taylor – National Gospel Recording Artist & Minister of Music;
Kim Davis – Host & Senior Producer, “Beyond the Headlines”, KPRC Local 2;
Margaret Allen, DDS – Cosmetic and General Dentistry, Amazing Smiles PLLC;
Mary Prince – Board member, The Prince Complex & Philanthropist;
Mary Redmond- Operator, McDonald’s; Vice President, Black McDonald’s Operators Association;
Marylyn R. Harris, RN, MBA – President& CEO, Harrland Healthcare Consulting, LLC;
Nancy R. Calles – Assistant Professor, Pediatrics & Senior Vice President – International Program Development, Baylor College of Medicine International Pediatric AIDS Initiative at Texas Children’s Hospital;
Roslyn Y. Bazzelle, Esq. –President, PIYOLET, LLC & Attorney, Weycer, Kaplan, Pulaski & Zuber, PC;
Stacie Gaynor –Public Affairs, State Farm Insurance &Founder, For Your Inspiration
Tracey M. Ferguson – Editor in Chief, Jones Magazine;
Valencia G. Bell, RN, MS – CEO, Genesis National Healthcare, Inc;
Wilka V. Toppins, Esq. – Attorney, Law Offices of Wilka V. Toppins;
Yolanda Green– Host, “Outlook Houston” and “Going Green”;
Dr. Yolanda E. Smith – Manager, EVA Systems, United Space Alliance;
Zawadi Bryant – COO& Co-Founder, Nightlight Pediatric Urgent Care;
Susan Repka, Spirit of Business Award Winner – Executive Director, Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance
Check out the Photo Gallery of all the fabulous ladies at Rolling Out’s Top 25 Women
