Barrington Chamber to honor Outstanding Women Leaders
The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce Women's Biz Net will honor four local women leaders during the chamber's inaugural Outstanding Women Leaders (OWL) Awards Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Biltmore Country Club, 160 Biltmore Drive, in North Barrington.
Tickets to the luncheon program are $35 and can be purchased online at www.BarringtonChamber.com.
The first class of OWL Award recipients to be recognized at the luncheon are: Karen Lambert, president of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, for Professional Excellence; Joy Wagner, RN, BSN and founder of fitMS NeuroBalance Center, for Community Impact; Susan McConnell, founder and executive director of Let It Be Us, for Nonprofit Leadership; and Jennifer Prell, founder and president of Paxem, Inc. and Elderwerks, for Mentorship and Education.
"These four amazing women leaders serve as role models, breaking barriers and setting the bar high for their accomplishments professionally and to the community," said Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce president/CEO Suzanne Corr.
"We developed the OWL Awards to thank women leaders who make a tremendous impact on the lives of others. They have important stories that others should hear."
The OWL Awards were created by the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce Women's Biz Net Council to recognize women for their inspiring work in one of four categories: Professional Excellence - excelling in their profession and setting the standard in their field; Community Impact - giving back and making an impact on the Barrington Area community; Nonprofit Leadership - working to provide important resources to the community and excelling an important cause; and Mentorship and Education - mentoring and improving the lives of others through education.
Karen Lambert is president of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, an institution that has earned numerous distinctions under her leadership, including Magnet nursing designation and recognition among the Nation's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by Truven Health Analytic.
Joy Wagner, RN, BSN, is founder of fitMS NeuroBalance Center, a nonprofit 501(c)3 public charity started in 2010 to provide services to address the unmet needs of the multiple sclerosis (MS) population and all those with neuromuscular conditions that threaten independence.
Susan McConnell is founder and executive director of Let It Be Us, the first nonprofit in the state that is dedicated to the adoption and education of children within the Illinois foster care system.
Jennifer Prell is founder and president of Paxem, Inc., a senior move management and senior relocation company, and Elderwerks, a complimentary service helping to find assisted-living or any type of senior housing or elder care solutions.
The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce's Women's Biz Net is a network of women empowering women. Women's Biz Net offers monthly meetings and programs that bring relevant topics, networking opportunities and a forum for building relationships that can enhance your business aspirations and enrich your life.
The monthly meetings are dedicated "To gather professional women to inspire, enrich, empower and benefit from the unique talents of extraordinary women."
For information, contact the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce at (847) 381-2525 or visit www.BarringtonChamber.com.
The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1969, is an association of nearly 900 member businesses representing more than 1,800 employees dedicated to the success and prosperity of the 11 regional communities it serves: Barrington, Barrington Hills, Deer Park, Inverness, Kildeer, Lake Barrington, Long Grove, North Barrington, Port Barrington, South Barrington and Tower Lakes.
Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce promotes economic opportunities, advocates the interests of business, offers programs for professional development and leadership, and works to foster a robust regional economy.