Honorees of Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies' 14th annual Women of Distinction Awards are, in front, Chris Ashenbrenner and Helen Sarabia, and in back, Bev Ingram and Carolyn Brown.
Story last updated at 3/10/2010 - 11:52 am
JUNEAU - Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies (AWARE) will hold its 14th annual Women of Distinction Gala and Silent Auction at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at Centennial Hall. The event will honor four distinguished women who have made significant contributions to improving the lives of Juneau's women and children.
Community members submitted nominations and AWARE's board of directors selected Chris Ashenbrenner, Carolyn Brown, Bev Ingram and Helen Sarabia.
The fundraiser will include a no-host bar and silent auction with music provided by Rob Cohen. Emcee Liz Dodd will extend a welcome at 7 p.m., and Anna Graceman will open the evening with original songs. A catered dinner and brief speeches by the honorees about what inspires them will follow. The public is invited and can purchase tickets by calling 586-6623. The cost is $60 per person, or $700 to reserve a table for 10.
