This year’s keynote speaker is Carol Gardner, the creator of Zelda Wisdom Inc., a multi-million dollar international business.

Press Release

October 13, 2009

INDIANAPOLIS, IND. - The Indianapolis chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO-Indianapolis) will honor women business owners and their advocates at its sixth annual awards and holiday luncheon, Celebrating Women presented by American Family Insurance. The 2009 luncheon is Wednesday, December 16, at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 W. Maryland Street, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with one hour of networking beforehand.

NAWBO-Indy presenting the 2009 Visionary Awards - Avatar of the Year, Indianapolis Choice, NAWBO-Indy Member of the Year and Woman Business Owner of the Year - to those who have made significant impact on the success of women business owners during 2009.

The keynote speaker is Carol Gardner, the creator of Zelda Wisdom, Inc., a multi-million dollar international business, featuring Carol's charismatic English bulldog, Zelda. Carol launched the company at age 52 following a difficult divorce. Carol is proof that even in today's difficult economy, tough times never last, but tough people do.

With last year's attendance near 1000, the 2009 event is expected to sell out. Stacy Shew, NAWBO-Indy's Executive Director, states, "With each passing year, this event continues to build on the previous, in enthusiasm and attendance. Sharing in the accomplishments of women who dare to dream, change the world and fashion a path to the future, these are invaluable gifts."

Seats for the luncheon, priced at $60 for members and $70 for non-members, are available for purchase through Thursday, Dec. 4, 2009. In addition to individual seats, tables of 10 may be purchased for $800 (price includes table signage). After December 4, all tickets will be priced at $80, while tables of 10 will be priced at $1,000. To purchase seats or tables, visit www.NAWBOindy.org.

NAWBO-Indy is now accepting nominations for the 2009 Visionary Awards. The deadline for nominations is Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. For more information on the Visionary Awards, or to submit a nomination, click here.

ABOUT NAWBO
Founded in 1975, NAWBO propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide. More than 35 years later, NAWBO is still the only organization that solely represents the interest of women entrepreneurs in all industries. The organization's mission is to strengthen the wealth-creating capacity of its members and promote economic development; to create innovative and effective change in the business culture; to build strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations; and to transform public policy and influence opinion makers. NAWBO-Indianapolis is the fourth largest chapter in the country.

With over 230 members, NAWBO-Indianapolis is one of the largest chapters in the country.

Source: NAWBO-Indianapolis