‘Angel Awards’
Oregon Women Awarded the Red Dress Society’s 2011 ‘Angel Awards’ for making a difference in their community while campaigning for their cause!
This Saturday, January 22st, the Red Dress Society ‘Angel Awards’ founder and recently name Mrs. Southwest Texas, meets her Oregon Winners, women behind social causes, at Sip D’ Vine at 1pm.
Mrs. Southwest Texas Meets her Oregon ‘Angel Award’ Winners
Oregon Women Awarded the Red Dress Society’s 2011 ‘Angel Awards’ for making a difference in their community while campaigning for their cause!
This Saturday, January 22st, the Red Dress Society ‘Angel Awards’ founder and recently name Mrs. Southwest Texas, meets her Oregon Winners, women behind social causes, at Sip D’ Vine at 1pm.
[Portland, Oregon] — [January 21st, 2011] The Red Dress Society’s ‘Angel Awards’ program recognizes women behind social causes nominated and supported by their community for demonstrating their passion to make a difference.
Former Angel award winners, Tracey Fontenot & Kacey Wernli of Kinetic Kids share, "The Red Dress Society ‘Angel Award’ process has been fun. Sometimes we don’t sit back and recognize how many families we’ve touched. It’s nice to take a moment and do that, as we charge on to do more."
Welcome Oregon’s 2011 ‘Angel Award’ Recipients.
‘Children’s Advocacy Angel Award goes to Susan Finch, Founder and President of Portland, Oregon’s Binky Patrol Comforting Covers for Kids. Nominated by Marlys D. Vaughan who says, “Susan is an inspiration to all of us who work with her and it gives me great pleasure to nominate her for this award. We make blankets and give them away to children and teens in need of comfort.”
‘Infant’s Advocacy Angel Award’ goes to Shafia M. Monroe, Founder of International Center for Traditional Childbearing, Portland, Oregon. Nominated by Marguerite Hall, “Shafia has pioneered the cause of reducing infant mortality among the Black populations in the world and African-Americans in the United States since 1983. Miss Monroe runs her grassroots organization with limited resources, the dedication of volunteers and a minimal staff.”
‘Women’s Advocacy Angel Award’ goes to Nancy Engeman, Co-founder and Executive Director of Come Rest Awhile (CRA), in Lake Oswego, Oregon, has won the. Nominated by Lillian Hurlock who says, “Nancy has dedicated her life to helping women in their recovery from substance abuse. CRA offers a safe and supportive home with a family atmosphere for women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction.”
‘Volunteer Leadership Angel Award’ goes to Donelle Manton, Founder of Tres Islas Orphanage Fund, in Umpqua River, Oregon. Nominated by her husband Tom Manton, “I believe it’s important to share her story with others, to touch their hearts, to inspire them, give them hope and a chance to develop a sense of purpose. This began 23 years ago when Donelle was sent to Mazatlan on an assignment to "photograph the children of Mexico."
‘Arts & Culture Angel Award’ goes to Amy Henderson, Founder of The Geezer Gallery, in Portland, Oregon. Nominated by Natasha Niro, “Amy challenges ageist thinking and stereotypes by providing opportunities for older adults to participate in the creative arts for both financial profit and personal edification. Ms. Henderson’s desire is to create a platform supporting artistic endeavors for older adults.”
‘Humanitarian Angel Award’ goes to Monica Beemer, Executive Director of Sisters of the Road, Portland, Oregon,. Nominated by Maureen A. Kenney and Sue Staehli,” Monica is a truly inspirational and visionary leader. She realizes that we are not separate. She approaches her work with deep compassion and listening; makes all people feel welcomed and valued. ~ Monica has shown me how nonviolence, gentle personalism and consensus-based decision making can become foundational to a strong culture of growth and innovation."
The ‘Angel Award’ process encourages supporters, sponsors and philanthropists to direct their resources to recipients that have demonstrated their assertive use of this opportunity. Winners consistently campaigned for their cause, during this process, by inviting beneficiaries of their programs and supporters to share their experiences at TheRedDressSociety.com.
"The Red Dress campaigning for causes strategy, and awarding the women behind them is ingenious! To see these women confident enough to tell others to share the impact their work has made deserves to continue to be funded and recognized," comments a seasoned philanthropist.
The Red Dress Society ‘Angel Awards’ comes from the heart of Angelina and Daniel Musik-Comp, founders and advocates micro-businesses and non-profits around the U.S., and founders of the 2x SBA Awarded MOMtrepreneurs and MENtrepreneurs.
They moved to Oregon two years ago and reside in the Gorge. Angelina is a bi-coastal mom and entrepreneur that travels back and forth from San Antonio, Texas to Hood River, Oregon. Daniel is from the Northwest, and both are avid skiers, cyclists and into windsurfing around helping entrepreneurs better succeed in business.
The ‘Angel Awards’ event will be held the evening of February 25th at Sip D’ Vine located in the historic Multnomah Village, 7829 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219, http://www.sipdvine.com – (503) 977-9463. For media and event sponsorship inquiries contact Angelina Musik-Comp at 210.557.4780, Angelina@TheRedDressSociety.com.
CONTACT:
Angelina Musik-Comp
Email: Angelina@TheRedDressSociety.com
URL: http://www.TheRedDressSociety.com
TEL: 210.557.4780