Sunday, April 30, 2017

Women Making History Awards Set for May 16th

Former First Lady of the U.S. Laura Bush

From our friends at the the National Women's History Museum...

Women Making History Honors is an elegant reception and awards program that recognizes a select group of women who have made a significant contribution to their field and serve as an inspiration to women everywhere.

WHEN:
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
6:00 PM Reception
7:00 PM Program
Business Attire


WHERE:
Carnegie Institution for Science
1530 P Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005

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Honorees:
Laura Bush
Former First Lady of the United States
with video tribute by the honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton, followed by a discussion with Meet the Press moderator Chuck Todd.

The Honorable Rosie Rios
43rd Treasurer of the United States

Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden (USMC, Ret.)
12th NASA Administrator

Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught (USAF, Ret.)
Founding President, Women in Military Service for American Memorial

Diane Rehm
Former NPR host, The Diane Rehm Show

Faye Laing, M.D.
Radiologist and Professor

Guest Emcee:
Cokie Roberts
Award-winning Journalist and Author

Honorary Co-Chairs:
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and Congressman Ed Royce (R-CA.)

Past Attendees/Honorees:
Members of Congress, young movers and shakers, influencers from the world of politics, business and finance, Museum supporters, and more. Past guests and honorees include Ann Veneman, Aesha Ash, Christine Walevska, Senator Elizabeth Dole, Dr. Ellen Ochoa, Marissa Mayer, Chief Cathy Lanier, Annie Leibovitz, Phylicia Rashad, and Dr. France Córdova, among others.

Click here to purchase tickets.