By Valerie Anne Burns
Wine, food and conversation flowed at this year’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 panini’s paired sumptuously to wine of the guest’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, “I’m honored to be a part of this incredible group of women and want to encourage young women to get involved.” 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, “Life is about authentic connection and teaching girls to be brave, which is something I do every day.”
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