AWC-SB Annual Holiday Party Review

By Valerie Anne Burns

Wine, food and conversation flowed at this yearโ€™s AWC-SB holiday party held at Crush Tasting Room and Kitchen, owned by Michael and Lisa Amador. A festive crowd turned out to enjoy the warmth indoors as a light rain softly fell outdoors. Platters of sushi, cheese, crostinis, flatbreads and gourmet paniniโ€™s paired sumptuously to wine of the guestโ€™s choosing from a selection of Rose to Cabernet, all from small production wineries on the Central Coast. Rachel Sarah Thurston, AWC-SB member and photographer took photos throughout the evening of all the women communicators in holiday attire.

This year AWC-SB honored Jen Baron, Executive Director of Girls Rock and Hilary Soren Molina, who co-chaired the 2018 Women of Achievement Awards.

AWC-SB board member Lisa Osborn presented Hilary with the Member of the Year award. Hilary said, โ€œIโ€™m honored to be a part of this incredible group of women and want to encourage young women to get involved.โ€ She then offered to sponsor a college student who wants to join AWC-SB.

Dr. Lois Phillips, foundering chapter President of AWC-SB, presented the Founders Award to Jen Baron. Lois mentioned the importance of creating a space for women to stand in their own light. Jen said, โ€œLife is about authentic connection and teaching girls to be brave, which is something I do every day.โ€

Lots of chatter and cheer continued until the party wrapped up for the night. Everyone enjoyed appetizers, wine and catching-up.


Valerie Anne Burns is an Image & Design Consultant/Author & Blogger. www.cautionmermaidcrossing.com

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