WOY

HispanicBusiness Media presents the 7th annual Woman of the Year Awards® (WOY)

The rise to leadership positions and influence in politics, government and at major corporations by Hispanic women in recent years has been precedent-shattering. From roles in technology, energy, health care and construction to those in the U.S. Cabinet and the courts, women have overcome barriers and steadily taken their places at the table - and demanded greater opportunities.
In a year when HispanicBusiness Magazine celebrates its 30th anniversary, we will honor and recognize the accomplishments of successful Hispanic women, at the 7th annual Woman of the Year Award Symposium and Gala.

The Woman of the Year Awards will take place on June 4 in Houston, a vibrant Hispanic market and one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Top executives from all industries will convene and recognize women in business.
HispanicBusiness Media has a strong tradition of honoring and recognizing Hispanic women in business, government, academia and entertainment.

This year's WOY event follows a tremendously successful celebration in Phoenix in 2008, when HispanicBusiness Magazine honored Dr. Sandra Hernandez, director of the San Francisco Foundation, who has consistently led the health care fight for the sick and uninsured.
Among those in attendance were presidents, CEOs and CFOs of HispanicBusiness Magazine top 500 companies, leading executives from nonprofits, political influentials and government leaders, and a host of other pivotal players in the business world.
Notable past winners included Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina, attorney and partner at WilmerHale, Brigida Benitez, and Maria Elena Lagomasino, CEO of Asset Management Advisors. At this key event, we take time to recognize outstanding Hispanic women of merit in both private and public sectors who represent creativity, prosperity, and success not just in business but within their communities as well.

The WOY celebration will include daytime sessions and an evening gala at the luxurious Hilton Americas. Attendees will enjoy keynote speeches and networking with peers and mentors at the day and evening activities.
With 2009 bringing the most challenging economic environment of this generation, these women will provide leadership and vision to the nation at a time of turmoil and stress in the financial markets. In our 30th year, HispanicBusiness Media is well-positioned to grow its digital publishing vision projected via HispanicBusiness.com, HireDiversity.com and HispanicBusiness magazine/Digital Edition. Through our integrated platforms, we will continue to bring you the rich stories of successful women, business leaders and entrepreneurs, who are leading and changing corporate America.