Sherri Shepherd, Co-Host ABC's The View, Tina Knowles, Dee Lincoln, Casey Shilts And Other Extraordinary Women Take A Little Time To Celebrate The Brilliance Within!
Women That Soar celebrates its second year of their memorable Brilliantly You Awards Celebration September 19, 2008, at the Dallas Arboretum, from 11:30-1:30 p.m. This amazing event honors 10 extraordinary women in the fields of art, entertainment, sports, business, civic, fashion, and media.
"The women we are honoring have made great personal and professional accomplishments. They have paved the way for so many of us. Some of them have been magnificent in their pioneering and advancing of women. It is their life journey that they share with other women that allows us all to soar and celebrate the brilliance within us," said Gina Grant, Founder and CEO Women That Soar.
This stellar celebration will include an unforgettable luncheon, a glamorous champagne reception sponsored by Veuve Clicquot and fashion show featuring designer Abi Ferrin. In addition, we are honored and very excited to have Sherri Shepherd, Co-Host of ABC's The View to be part of this year's event. In this two-hour luncheon, the women and honorees will bond, and share their trials, tribulations and triumphs.
The 10 amazing women celebrated include Sherri Shepherd, Co-Host ABC's The View; Tina Knowles, Founder and Creative Director of Beyond Productions(House Of Deréon, Deréon and Miss Tina fashion brands; Casey Shilts, COO Hicks Sports Group; Mary Poss, Former Mayor Pro Tem; Dolores Gomez Barzune, Fundraiser and Philanthropist; Mary Ann Thompson Frenk, Humanitarian and Co-Owner Thompson Frenk Fine Arts; Myra Walker, Curator Texas Fashion Collection; Teresa Parravano; Community Leader and Fundraiser; Dee Lincoln, Partner Del Frisco's Restaurant Group; and Debbie Denmon, WFAA Anchor/Reporter.
This year’s theme is "Legendary Women." Organizers of Women That Soar invited legendary women in television, sports, politics, business, media, arts and philanthropy to take part in this event and the turnout is amazing! "Our request went out to women who have paved the way; women who know the struggles and courage of achieving success. I have been overwhelmed with the level of support we are receiving. This year's event will have Ebby Halliday, Nancy Lieberman, Gloria Campos, Heidi Dillion and many more as award presenters. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters," said Kimberly Grooms Women That Soar event planner.
The event would not be the star-studded affair it is without the support of sponsors. WTS wants to thank them for their contributions. Some of this year’s "Brilliantly You" sponsors include Title Sponsor, Time Warner, as well as contributing sponsors, Southwest Airlines, Ernst & Young, Chase Bank, GREY GOOSE ® Vodka, Barefoot Wines, and Imaj Design Group. Without the support of our sponsors, events like these would not be possible. For more information on purchasing tickets or tables, please contact Kimberly@womenthatsoar.com.
About Women That Soar
Women That Soar is an online media and content development company developed to help women with their professional, personal and lifestyle growth. The company supports women leaders, businesswomen, corporate professionals and entrepreneurs. The company is founded by Gina Grant and based in Dallas, Texas. For more information, visit www.womenthatsoar.com.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters places caring adults in the lives of children in one-to-one mentoring relationships. Through the positive impact of those friendships, children with a Big Brother or Big Sister are more likely to graduate from high school and are less likely to begin using drugs, begin using alcohol or engage in negative conduct. For more information, contact 888.887.BIGS or www.bbbstx.org.
