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Yahoo
07-03-2025
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2025 Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman announced at Shreveport ceremony
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — On Thursday, a group of women leaders who give of themselves to help our community prosper were recognized at East Ridge Country Club in South Shreveport. A packed house took in the 2025 Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman Award luncheon hosted by Holy Angels. Six students and six women were nominated for their continued community contributions, leadership, influence, and determination. Kindness is contagious – locals share why kindness matters Vivian Andrews, a retired executive, long-time philanthropist, volunteer, and community leader, was named this year's winner. 'I feel like if you live in the community, you should do everything that you can to make sure that the community is what it needs to be. So in order to do that you've got to have a seat at the table. And you have to be able to bring something to the table,' said Andrews. She adds that the event inspires her, as she knows the community work being done by so many is making an impact. 'We need people who really love people and want everybody to be successful,' said Andrew. 'And to be around such powerful women that are really doing that, and in the trenches, it makes me feel so wonderful.' Holy Angels CEO, Laurie Boswell echoes Mrs. Andrews' words and enjoys how the Most Influential Young Woman Award helps shape the community's future female leaders. Sharon Roberson Jones shares her journey since winning 2020 Remarkable Woman honor 'I love the idea of honoring young women. When you read what they are accomplishing it touches our heart,' said Boswell. 'And I think it inspires all of us to continue to work hard and to serve our community.' This was the ninth year for the award presentation, named after the late Virginia K. Shehee, who embodied community service and leading with love. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
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Who is the Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman Awards 2025 winner
Holy Angels announced this year's Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman Award winner during its ninth annual award luncheon at East Ridge Country Club Thursday, March 6. This year's winner is Vivian Andrews, Former Sr. HR Consultant at AEP/SWEPCO. The event, sponsored by Red River Bank and The Shreveport Times honors women in the community who have made significant contributions by providing their expertise, time and resources. Six women were recognized for their work in the community, but Andrews was selected as the 2025 Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman Award winner. Andrews works with many organizations in the Shreveport-Bossier community, volunteering at YWCA Northwest Louisiana, The Arc-Caddo Bossier, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Bible Study Fellowship Day Women, WiNUP Ark-La-Tex Chapter, WiNUP International, Champion Board Louisiana STEM Girl Collaborative, and the University of University (Ohio) Board of Counselors. She has received numerous accolades, including 2024 Women Who Care Share Woman of the Year, 1st Black Manager of SWEPCO 1992, Numerous SWEPCO 'Shining Star'/Key Contributor Awards, Cambridge Who's Who Among Executive and Professional Women, Athena Award Nominee 2004 & 2009, Spring Street Historical Museum Governing Board-Appointed by the Governor of Louisiana and Shreveport Mayor's Women Commission. Andrews has also been featured in several local publications with her husband for being a power couple while continuing to serve the community. Andrews told the Shreveport Times in a prior interview, "community services provides me an opportunity to share with others the gifts that God has given me. I love people and it gives me so much joy to lift the spirits of others as I scatter those gifts, making an impact--hopefully leaving my community, my world a better place." More: Check out the six Shreveport Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman 2025 Honorees Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@ This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Meet the Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman Awards 2025 winner: Vivian Andrews
Yahoo
21-02-2025
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12 honorees announced for 2025 Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman Awards
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Six women and six young woman are to be honored for the 9th Annual Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman Awards. According to a press release, the event will be held at East Ridge Country Club on Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mayor appoints new director of nonprofit Providence House Officials say this prestigious award is named after civic leader, businesswoman, and philanthropist Virginia K. Shehee, whose legacy of service continues to inspire Northwest Louisiana. Each year, numerous outstanding women are nominated, and a select group is chosen for their remarkable impact on the community. A total of twelve women will be honored across two categories: six for the Most Influential Woman Award and six for the Most Influential Young Woman Award. One honoree from each category will be named the Most Influential Woman and Most Influential Young Woman of 2025. The 2025 Most Influential Woman honorees are: Vivian Andrews, Former Senior HR Consultant, AEP/SWEPCO Krystle Beauchamp, Director of Communications, Caddo Parish Tamara Crane, Executive Director, Bossier Council on Aging Zazell Dudley, Director of Economic Development, The Port of Caddo-Bossier Dr. Sweettie Williams Lars Jessica Milan Miller, CEO, Gingerbread House Children's Advocacy Center The 2025 Most Influential Young Woman honorees are: Cassie Donaghey, Northwood High School Katie Green, Plain Dealing High School Michelle Hood, Bossier High School Olivia Ostendorff, Loyola College Prep Shelby Owens, Captain Shreve High School Elizabeth Watts, Captain Shreve High School Patrons can support the event by purchasing individual tickets for $75 and table sponsorships for $1,000, which include luncheon tickets for eight, recognition in the program, and on social media and the Holy Angels website. Table sponsorships and individual tickets are available here. Shreveport's Centenary College celebrates annual Founders' Day This is the ninth year of this Northwest Louisiana honor, and proceeds will benefit Holy Angels, an independent, nonprofit organization serving approximately 185 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Holy Angels provides love, support, and empowerment through job and skills training, education, and community and social integration. Learn more at their website. For more information, please contact Audrey Robinson at 318-218-1845 or at audrey@ or Emerie Eck Holtzclaw at 318-469-5642 or emerie@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
