(Inglewood, CA): Assemblymember Curren Price honored fifty-one outstanding women over the Mother's Day weekend at the First Annual SHero's Tribute held at Loyola Marymount University. The 51 SHero's were showered with praise, gifts and roses for their many civic contributions within the 51st Assembly District which Price represents.

 
Curren Price and 51 Sheroes
Photograph by:  PA Edmead  (Click image to enlarge)

"Each of the honorees has made significant contributions to the quality of life in their community," said Price. "Their accomplishments cover a wide range of areas, including education, health, religion, public safety, real estate, public service, community pride, leadership and volunteer achievements."

The event was hosted by Michaela Pereira of KTLA Channel 5 Morning News who introduced each SHero and read a brief bio of their accomplishments. To commemorate the occasion, honorees were presented with a certificate from the California State Assembly, a long-stemmed rose, and posed for a photograph with Assemblymember Price. Father Lawton, President of Loyola Marymount University welcomed a room filled to capacity with honorees and guests, to the university, who enjoyed light refreshments of skewered chicken, crab cakes, cheeses and fresh fruit.  Musical entertainment, before and during the event, was provided by harpist Ellen Walls. 

Price defines a Shero as ". . . a woman who inspires others through her own actions. She has made a difference by giving a significant amount of her time through community service, community pride and/or community leadership for noteworthy improvements."

The SHero Honorees, in alphabetical order, were: Glenda K. Alvarado, Vickie Banks, Ethel Barnes, Juanita Brown, Joy Brown-Price, Jesse Carrera, Tasha Cerda, Verdia Daniels, Pam DeArmas, Rebecca DeHaven, Sister Peg, Wendy Donell, Charmaine Doty, Liz Dreisbach, Mary Agnes Erlandson, Laurie Ferro, Monique Flores, Paulette Francis, Juanita Franklin, Gladyis Funderburk, Cyndi Hench, Lois Hill Hale, Eva F. Holmes, Joyce Holt, Yvonne Horton, Kim Jarquez, Minister Pat Jones, Maisha N. Jones, Kelly Kane, Lynn Kataoka, Beverly A. King, Marshae Kinney, Chandra Livingston, Nancy Marthens, Dorothy Mc Key, Louise McGee, Eileen Powers, Joan Quintana, Pam Rector, Nan Schneider, Lorene Shaw, Liz Shaw Stabler, Maria Smietan, Francis Stronks, Sandra Suarez, Rosa Tapia, Mary Taylor, Linda B. Thompson, Nancy Ward, Jean Williams, and Joyce Kathryn Wise.

The honorees were nominated by friends, co-workers or family members and reside within the 51st Assembly District. If you would like to nominate a SHero from your community for the 2nd Annual Shero Tribute, please contact the district office of the Assemblymember at 310.412.6400. .