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Past Girls Inc. honorees celebrate newest award winners at luncheon

Girl’s Inc.’s honoree luncheon was held at Michael’s On East on April 9.


  • By Samantha Chaney
  • | 1:03 p.m. April 9, 2019
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Supporters, leaders and past honorees of Girls Inc. of Sarasota County gathered on April 9 to celebrate the organization's newest award recipients.

This year, Jennifer Compton will receive the Girls' Inc. Visionary Award and Felice Schulaner will receive the She Knows Where She’s Going Award.

Additionally, two young students will also be honored: Where She's Growing Honoree Miranda Moreta and Strong, Smart, And Bold Leadership Honoree Michelle Monasterios.

All honorees will officially receive their awards at the 31st Annual Celebration Luncheon on April 30 at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

Honorees Miranda Moreta, Felice Schulaner, Michelle Monasterios and Jennifer Compton
Honorees Miranda Moreta, Felice Schulaner, Michelle Monasterios and Jennifer Compton
Patti Bettle, Sherri Watts, Michelle Senglaub and Kelly Abercrombie
Patti Bettle, Sherri Watts, Michelle Senglaub and Kelly Abercrombie
Erika Wise Borland and Susanne Wise
Erika Wise Borland and Susanne Wise
Veronica Brady, Angie Stringer, Jennifer Compton and Molly Jackson
Veronica Brady, Angie Stringer, Jennifer Compton and Molly Jackson
The tables were decorated with red napkins and purple orchids
The tables were decorated with red napkins and purple orchids
The tables were decorated with red napkins and purple orchids
The tables were decorated with red napkins and purple orchids
Judy Gallagher and Veronica Bradley
Judy Gallagher and Veronica Bradley
Peggy Graf, Lvisa Carraco, Bonnie Kritzmacher and Jean Cooper
Peggy Graf, Lvisa Carraco, Bonnie Kritzmacher and Jean Cooper
Susan Jones, Sherry Watts and Emily Walsh
Susan Jones, Sherry Watts and Emily Walsh
Cynthia Sweeney and Julie Sullivan
Cynthia Sweeney and Julie Sullivan
Beth Knopik, Kim Cornetet and Jaime Wallace
Beth Knopik, Kim Cornetet and Jaime Wallace
Dennis McLean, Lee-En Chung and LaShawn Frost
Dennis McLean, Lee-En Chung and LaShawn Frost
Annette Rogers, Michelle Burke-Phillips and Sophia LaRusso
Annette Rogers, Michelle Burke-Phillips and Sophia LaRusso
The event was held at Michael's On East.
The event was held at Michael's On East.
Felice Schulaner and Claudia Cardillo
Felice Schulaner and Claudia Cardillo
Caroline Zucker, LaShawn Frost and Raymell Grimes
Caroline Zucker, LaShawn Frost and Raymell Grimes

 

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