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BusinessWoman of the Year


Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year

Influential.  Inspirational.

The year's most important event for Women Business Leaders

 

Publisher Ann Caulkins named Queens 2011 BusinessWoman of the Year
Dynamic media executive recognized for her professional achievements and civic involvement

Queens University of Charlotte is pleased to present the 2011 Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year award to Ann Caulkins, publisher of The Charlotte Observer.

She becomes the 27th woman to be honored with the Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year award for significant, sustained contributions to business and the community. The award celebrates the achievements of exceptional women professionals who exhibit leadership as defined by the values of The McColl School of Business at Queens - competence, character and commitment to the community.

Previous winners include Carol Hevey, Cathy Bessant, Jennifer Appleby, Patricia Rodgers, Ruth Shaw and Joan Zimmerman.

"Ann Caulkins has proven herself to be a resilient leader who is dedicated to public service," said Pamela Davies, president of Queens. "She is engaged in our community and has demonstrated how business and community goals are interrelated."

Learn more about Ann.

Registration Information

  • Table Sponsorship - $500
    (Table sponsors will receive eight tickets to the awards luncheon, priority seating and recognition in the event program.)
  • Individual Ticket - $70

Tickets are non-refundable.  Attendee substitutions are allowed

Event History

Established in 1986, this award honors the achievements of exceptional businesswomen based on their contributions to the business, civic and cultural communities in the Charlotte region.

Congratulations to all of our past winners.

2011 Ann Caulkins 2002 Krista Tillman 1993 Linda McFarland Farthing
2010 Carol Hevey 2001 Vicki Wilson-McElreath 1992 Jill Flynn
2009 Cathy Bessant 2000 Mary Tribble 1991 Muriel Helms
2008 Jennifer Appleby 1999 Jeannie Falknor 1990 Patricia Rodgers
2007 Lauri Wilks 1998 Gail Brinn Wilkins 1989 Betty Trautwein & Elaine Lyerly
2006 Dee Dixon 1997 Carol Pontis 1988 Dale Halton
2005 Christie Taylor 1996 Phyllis Schultz 1987 Bonnie Widenhouse
2004 Peyton Howell 1995 Ruth Shaw 1986 Joan Zimmerman
2003 Dana Rader 1994 Katie Tyler

For more information about the Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year Award, contact:

Queens Special Events
specialevents@queens.edu

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