Sharyn Goodson honored by Assembly District 76
– Press Release taken from California State Assembly Democratic Caucus, Tasha Boerner Horvath site
Boerner Horvath Announces 2021 Women of Impact Recipients for Assembly District 76
CARLSBAD — Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath is announcing the honorees for the 2021 Women of Impact Awards for the 76th Assembly District. This award was created by the Assemblymember’s office to recognize North County women who stand out in their communities as innovators, leaders, and advocates. Nominations came from across the district, lifting up a diverse array of women who have made significant impact to their communities in the areas of business/entrepreneurship, military service, education, civic engagement, advocacy, activism, health and human services, community service, arts and culture, and young leadership.
“During these difficult times, we’ve seen community heroes – so many of them women – who have stepped up, led, and made difference through hard work and dedicated service,” said Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath. “The amazing women selected as this year’s Women of Impact have all contributed significantly to our community, each in important ways. I look forward to celebrating these women and all they’ve accomplished as part of our virtual ceremony later this month.”
The recipients by category are as follows:
· Impact in Business/Entrepreneurship: Christine Davis
· Impact to Military Community: Amy Scruggs
· Impact in Education: Nataly Sanchez
· Impact in Civic Engagement: Sharyn Goodson
· Impact in Advocacy: Alberta Saavedra
· Impact in Activism: Raye Clendening
· Impact in Health and Human Services: Miranda Chavez
· Impact in Community Service: Tracy Barker
· Impact in Arts and Culture: Sarah Spinks
· Impact as a Young Leader: Joy Ruppert
Assemblymember Boerner Horvath will be hosting a virtual awards ceremony with the recipients and their families on Friday, March 26 from 10:00am – 11:00am. While the ceremony is designed to be a special occasion for the honorees and their close family and friends, the public is invited to tune into the Zoom Webinar and take part in celebrating the cohort of 2021 Women of Impact. Those interested in participating can RSVP here to receive a link to join the virtual event, or visit tinyurl.com/ad76-women-of-impact. For questions about the award ceremony, please call (760) 434-7605 or email Assemblymember.BoernerHorvath@assembly.ca.gov.
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