Columbia Regional Business Report Announces 2024 Women of Influence Honorees

Columbia Regional Business Report Announces 2024 Women of Influence Honorees

The Columbia Regional Business Report has announced the honorees for its 2024 Women of Influence Awards. The awards celebrate women who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation across various sectors including business, entrepreneurship, public service, education, and community engagement. The honorees will be recognized at a luncheon held on July 24th at the Columbia Marriott Downtown and featured in a special section of the Columbia Regional Business Report.

Awards Highlighting Resilience and Accomplishments

The Women of Influence Awards recognize the achievements and resilience of these notable women in the face of adversity. These women have shown their ability to lead and innovate in various roles through their respective industries. Their contributions in their sectors have helped in shaping the community and inspiring others to strive for excellence and leadership in their own fields.

Meet the Honorees

The star-studded list of honorees includes leaders from a variety of industries. Henri Baskins, executive vice president of Columbia Chamber; Emilie Blanchard, owner of Tasty as Fit; Regina Brown, community engagement manager at Prisma Health Midlands; Tanisha Brown, artist development director at the South Carolina Arts Commission; and Lisa Cole, executive director at Turning Pages SC are among the accomplished acknowledgees this year.

Continuing the lineup are Bianca Crawford Shelton, owner of The Crawford Austin Agency; Shutondia Culcleasure, a rising entrepreneur; Ashley Dash, founder of Dash Consulting Group; Jamie Dement, director of SC Tech at the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness; Susan Douglas, vice president finance, secretary, and treasurer at Terminix Service Inc. and many other distinguished women making an impact in their sectors.

Continuing Tradition of Celebrating Women Leaders

The Women of Influence Awards continue the tradition of recognizing the outstanding work and contributions of women in the community. The awards aim to encourage and inspire other women to step up and make a difference in their communities and industries. This initiative underlines the importance of female representation in all sectors and the critical role that women play in driving growth and diversity in their domains.

Looking Forward

The honorees will be officially recognized during a luncheon event on July 24th, promising a celebration filled with inspiration and stories of resilience. Their stories will also be featured in a special section of the Columbia Regional Business Report, sharing their journey and achievements with a wider audience. This event represents an opportunity to inspire the next generation of women leaders and reaffirms the Columbia Regional Business Report’s commitment to uplifting and celebrating women in leadership.