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The \;Malibu Chamber of Commerce and Pepperdine University \;formally present the \;2nd Annual Malibu Women'\;s Leadership Awards \;in business and philanthropy. \; These awards celebrate exemplary leadership and connect women of all career levels by strengthening their professional networks and promoting further engagement within the business community.
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\nThrough this event\, titled \;"\;Evolving for Success\,"\; \;we hope to inspire others to create positive change in their community through sharing time\, talent\, and life experiences in addition to enhancing their leadership skills to become better equipped to lead in their community\, their organization\, and their lives. This motivating event also recognizes the accomplishments and contributions that prominent women leaders have made to our local community.
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\nKeynote Speaker: Dr. Bernice Ledbetter\, Dean of Students and Alumni Affairs Director\, Center for Women in Leadership\, Pepperdine University
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\nStudent Speaker: Adya Kumar\, Class of 2021
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\nAwardees:
\nWomen Breaking Barriers:
\nDr. Kathryn E. Jeffery\, President\, Santa Monica College
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\nWomen in Philanthropy:
\nAvesta Carrara\, Optimist Club of Malibu
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\nCommunity:
\nSusan Manners\, Malibu Association of Realtors
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\nAndy Cohen Safety:
\nKian Schulman\, Poison Free Malibu
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\nWomen in Health:
\nDr. Lisa Benya\, CURE Spa
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\nDisaster Recovery:
\nCynthia Cornell Novak
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\nLifetime Legacy:
\nKaren Portugal York\, Founder\, Malibu Times News &\; Malibu Times Magazine
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