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SCC Hosts 9th Annual Women of Excellence Awards at Woodwinds Aug. 13


The Shoreline Chamber of Commerce (SCC) proudly presents its 9th Annual Women of Excellence Luncheon at Woodwinds in Branford on Tuesday, Aug. 13, honoring women from Branford, Guilford and North Branford. Shown here, the SCC Women of Excellence 2023 honorees (l-r) Stephanie Herzog, Katie Balestracci, Christine Beirne, Rose Angeloni, Jeanette Mobeck, Bonnie Symansky, with event emcee Ann Nyberg (far right), who will once again emcee this year’s luncheon. Photo courtesy SCC

The Shoreline Chamber of Commerce proudly presents its 9th Annual Women of Excellence Luncheon, Tuesday, August 13 at Woodwinds, 29 Schoolground Road, Branford. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the event will promptly start at 11:30 a.m. through 1:30 p.m.. This event honors women from the towns of Branford, Guilford and North Branford who have made contributions in the worlds of business, philanthropy, education, finance, the arts, public service, and community.

We take the time to celebrate these women not only for their contributions in their fields, but for being role models of the many way women chose to define success in their lives.

Joining us for the 9th year as emcee is Ann Nyberg, WTNH award-winning news anchor and shoreline resident.

This year we honor from Branford: Barbara Barrett and Paola Rarick. From Guilford: Deborah Abildsoe and Judith Meyers. From North Branford: Mary Ellen DiLella and Rita Ney.

The event is open to the public and tickets are $45. Tickets can be purchased on the Chamber website shorelinechamberct.com.

Sponsors for the event are: GSB, Autac International, Crosspoint Federal Credit Union, East River Energy, Floor Craze, Cancion Ultra Premium, Liberty Bank, Page Hardware and Appliance and Palumbo’s Automotive.