Published On: Tue, Feb 5th, 2019

Women’s Chamber of Commerce Announces Giraffe Nomination Are Open

Boca Raton, FL – The Women’s Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 24TH annual Giraffe Awards Luncheon. The luncheon will take place on Thursday, March 21st at the Colony Palm Beach. This annual event recognizes women in Palm Beach County who have “Stuck Their Necks Out” for other women in the community.

“We are extremely excited for this year’s event,” said LeAnna Carey, founder of Women Who Innovate and president of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County. “This is a way to recognize those women whom selflessly help others.” This year’s luncheon will bring a new twist to the annual event with entertainment from Jill and Rich from Legends Radio, shopping, and celebrating women of all ages. Sponsorship opportunities begin at $195.00 and include invitations to all programs. Registration and sponsorship form available at www.WomensChamber.biz.

A special VIP event will be held prior to the luncheon at the Chesterfield on March 12th to honor this year’s nominees and thank sponsors. “As a past nominee and now emcee of the event, I look forward to continuing the tradition of recognizing and honoring women in our community,” said Michele Wright, former news anchor and Founder and CEO of What’s Trending Palm Beach. The VIP event will also showcase historical women of Palm Beach County. To nominate a woman, applications may be found at www.WomensChamber.biz.

“Now in its 24th year, the Chamber’s celebration begins with a Women’s History Month Proclamation in the Commission Chambers on March 12 at 9:00 a.m., followed by the VIP Reception at the beautiful Chesterfield Hotel on Palm Beach at 5:30 p.m., and closing out the month is the Giraffe Awards Luncheon on March 21 at 11:00 a.m., where we celebrate exceptional women in our community,” said Giraffe Committee Co-Chair and immediate past president for the Chamber, Heather Gray.

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The Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County was founded in 1994 by a handful of businesswomen who envisioned building the Chamber into the leading business organization for women in Palm Beach County. The Chamber fulfills its mission to empower members and to advance women’s leadership in the local economy through networking, professional development, and community engagement. The Women’s Chamber Foundation serves members and women in the community by raising funds to support scholarships for deserving women and girls who aspire to achieve economic success through higher education.  For more information on the Giraffe Awards and the Women’s Chamber, please visit: www.WomensChamber.biz.

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