The 22nd Annual NAWBO-LA: Leadership and Legacy Awards Luncheon.

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The National Association of Women Business Owners--Los Angeles (NAWBO-LA) gave tribute to top achieving women entrepreneurs at their Annual Leadership & Legacy Awards Luncheon on Friday, March 14, 2008 at the Beverly Hilton. Each of the honorees epitomized the theme

of NAWBO-LA: RISING in that they have not only risen above their own circumstances, they are rising to the occasion every day as leaders and are raising the bar as stewards of a future above and beyond themselves. That future includes NAWBO-LA, the larger community of women entrepreneurs and our society as a whole.

LEADERSHIP AWARD

Mimi Song

Presiden/CEO

Superior Grocers

The Leadership Award recognizes an exemplary woman entrepreneur who demonstrates her leadership skills by example, is committed to entrepreneurial excellence and has achieved success well beyond the standards of her industry and the business community. Mimi Song is the President and CEO of Superior Grocers--the largest independently-owned chain of grocery stores in Southern California. For over 26 years, Superior has provided low-cost quality products, exceptional customer service and thousands of community jobs. Mimi's success is exemplified by her investment in the growth and advancement of her 5000 employees and her leadership is best displayed in the way she gives back to the local communities that she serves. Mimi's entrepreneurial spirit empowers her to raise the bar for her own success. By the end of 2008, Superior will operate more than 30 gores, and aims to move over the $1 billion mark!

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LEGACY AWARD

Renee White Fraser, Ph.D.

President/CEO

Fraser Communications

The Legacy Award recognizes an individual who has had a significant impact on the well-being of her community and who has had the foresight and generosity to recognize that their success is best savored when they "pay it forward." Renee White Fraser is the President/CEO of Fraser Communications and owns the largest woman-owned ad agency in Southern California. As past president of NAWBO-LA and past chair of the Enterprise institute, Renee has taught us to embrace the philosophy that the best way to repay what others have done for us ... is to do something for someone else. Renee effectively leverages her business success with her commitment to giving back and is a role model for others to follow. Here at NAWBO-LA, Renee Fraser is someone that epitomizes the true spirit of legacy ... She calls on us to rise to the occasion and be a part of something bigger ... and make a difference for others.