Women of Achievement Awards

Join us for a wonderful networking opportunity and celebration of all the amazing women in our community!

Congratulations to all 2025 Nominees & Finalists! (*=Finalist)

Collaborator

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

Community

Antoinette Delio, New Act Travel*
Aziza Azizova, AzziArt Gallery
Maxine Moshay, Exceptional Children’s Foundation*
Natalie Tran, Creative Artists Agency Foundation
Rachel Straus, Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP*
Sahar Pouyanrad, JPMorgan Chase Bank*
Sarah Luetto, Blank Rome LLP
Susie Oh, Bank of America Private Bank
Thao Nguyen, Creative Artists Agency

Emerging Leader

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

Leadership

Aziza Azizova, AzziArt Gallery
Benazeer Roshan, Roshan Law Group
Elnie Vannatim, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Jackie Park, DLA Piper LLP
Jennifer Post, Thompson Coburn LLP
Kate LaQuay, Munck Wilson Mandala LLP*
Kathleen Chapman, BNY Wealth
Laura Cable, Cox Castle*
Luci Hamilton, Ivie McNeil Wyatt Purcell & Diggs
Ludivine Bellahsen, Ludivine LLC
Maryanne Patton, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Melanie Mandles, Wasser, Cooperman & Mandles, P.C.*
Michaela Guzy, Oh The People You Meet - Travel Show
Nina Boyajian, Greenberg Traurig LLP*
Philippa Bond, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Shannon Hathaway, The Irvine Company
Sharon Klein, Blank Rome LLP
Dr. Sharona Dayan, Aurora Periodontal Care*
Yana Hatem, U.S. Bank

Legacy

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

Join us to celebrate all nominees 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 awards program includes a networking reception, dinner, entertainment & silent auction.

Keynote remarks from 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.

Live action wine-tasting station during the reception featuring a curated flight of women-owned and women-made wines. Guided by certified sommelier Brianne Cohen, join us to sip, connect, and toast to achievement with every pour - a perfect complement to the evening!

Finalists 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

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