Women of Achievement Awards

Early Bird Special for Tickets Until September 30!
Use the Promo Code: WOMEN25 if you are a member to receive reduced pricing on tickets to attend, Code WOMEN for non-members to receive discounted pricing.

Women of Achievement Finalists 2025

Collaborator Finalists:

Hasmik Bekerian, New Act Travel
Kathy McKay, Watt Plaza
Nicole Casaletto, Kimpton Hotel Palomar

Community Finalists:

Antoinette Delio, Luxury Travel & Beyond / New Act Travel
Maxine Moshay, Exceptional Children's Foundation
Natalie Tran, CAA
Rachel Straus, Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Sahar Pouyanrad, JPMorgan Chase Bank

Emerging Leader Finalists:

Angelica Gotzev, Kidder Mathews
Caitlin Sanders, Blank Rome LLP
Preity Upala, Miss P Productions

Leadership Finalists:

Kate LaQuay, Munck Wilson Mandala
Laura Cable, Cox Castle
Melanie Mandles, Wasser, Cooperman & Mandles
Nina Boyajian, Greenberg Traurig
Dr. Sharona Dayan, Aurora Periodontal Care

Legacy Finalists:

Jenifer Wallis, Munck Wilson Mandala LLP
Jenn McCabe, Armanino LLP
Laura Reathaford, Lathrop GPM
Dr. Lois Lee, Children of the Night
Mary Craig Calkins, Blank Rome LLP

We look forward to celebrating all of you at the 25th anniversary of the Women of Achievement Awards on Thursday, October 16 from 5:30pm-8:00pm at the Beverly Hills Women’s Club.

The keynote speaker will be Vanessa Fukunaga, Owner & CEO of Engel & Völkers Snell Real Estate, and Owner & Publisher of Ocean Blue Magazine.

The emcee will be Jill-Michele Meleán, affectionately known as “Jilly,” a trailblazing comedian, actress, writer, producer, and emerging director.

Finalists and honorees in all 5 categories will be celebrated:

Legacy: honors significant and long-term service and impactful leadership
Emerging Leader: honors leadership skills and contributions early in career
Leadership: honors leading with vision, integrity and inspiration that achieves results
Community: honors volunteer work, leadership and initiatives that benefit the community
Collaborator: honors building partnerships and teams to reach a common goal

Please join us for a wonderful networking opportunity and celebration of all the amazing women in our community! Nominees are encouraged to invite their business partners, networks, family, and friends to the awards dinner.

Sponsorships, tables, and tickets are available. For details about sponsorship opportunities, click here

$15,000 - Diamond Sponsor
$10,000 - Platinum Sponsor
$8,500 - Gold Sponsor
$5,500 - Silver Sponsor
$3,500 - Bronze Sponsor
$3,000 - Reception Sponsor
$3,000 - Valet Sponsor
$1,500 - Flower Sponsor
$1,000 - Dessert Sponsor
$250 - Program Sponsor

$2,800 - Chamber Member Table of 8
$365 - Chamber Member Ticket
$3,400 - Non-Member table of 8
$415 - Non-Member Ticket
$500 - Digital Ad / E-Tribute