Washington, DC – March of Dimes announced today that Lilly Harris has been named as a finalist in the eleventh annual Heroines in Technology® Awards. The Heroines in Technology® Awards, presented by The Northern Virginia Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA NOVA) and the March of Dimes, recognizes women in the Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia technology industries who demonstrate community leadership.
“We’re thrilled to have seen so much interest in this year’s Heroines in Technology Awards call for nominations,” said Bridget Bean, Event Co-Chair and District Director, U.S. Small Business Administration. “Women in our area are doing extraordinary things within the community, and our intent is that these awards recognize finalists for their passion and dedication to the technology industry. We congratulate everyone for their hard work and wish the finalists luck in the competition.”
Heroines in Technology award winners will be announced on October 21, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Reston in Reston, VA., at a black-tie gala to include dinner, music and auctions. Proceeds from the event will support local March of Dimes programs of research, community services, education and advocacy to reduce the occurrence of birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.
Reflecting on her nomination, Harris says, "I am extremely honored to be recognized along side such extraordinary women. We all share a common belief to 'leave the world a better place.' Giving back to the community is part of my responsibility as a citizen, a leader and CEO. Adopting philanthropy as a way of life has been so fulfilling, the more I do, the more I want to give back.”
Heroines in Technology award winners will be announced on October 21, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Reston in Reston, VA., at a black-tie gala to include dinner, music and auctions. Proceeds from the event will support local March of Dimes programs of research, community services, education and advocacy to reduce the occurrence of birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.
Reflecting on her nomination, Harris says, "I am extremely honored to be recognized along side such extraordinary women. We all share a common belief to 'leave the world a better place.' Giving back to the community is part of my responsibility as a citizen, a leader and CEO. Adopting philanthropy as a way of life has been so fulfilling, the more I do, the more I want to give back.”
The 2011 Heroines in Technology finalists include:
- Narjis Ali, Sure Secure Solutions
- Manju Bewtra, CCSi
- Claire Billings, Lockheed Martin
- Michele Bolos, Next Tier Concepts, Inc.
- Teresa Bozzelli, Sapient
- Athena Caul, Progeny Systems, Inc.
- Regina Cotton, Lockheed Martin
- Gail Drake, Prince William County Schools
- Lilly Harris, Man-Machine Systems Assessment
- Katherine Hollis, Defense Logistics Agency
- Jeri Kirschner, Vangent, Inc.
- Catherine Kuenzel, Northrop Grumman
- Chief Cathy Lanier, Metropolitan Police Department
- Nicole Larese, Planet Nanny, LLC
- Beth Maloney, Palladian Partners, Inc.
- Tiffany Mensah, CCSi
- Lisa Tompkins, The MITRE Corporation
- Cheryl Waldrup, Govplace
- Kimberliey Wasko, The Moore Group
- Marta Wilson, Transformation Systems, Inc.
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About AFCEA and AFCEA NOVA
AFCEA International is a worldwide nonprofit professional association founded as the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association; but it encompasses more than just the military. AFCEA represents the top government, industry, and military professionals in the fields of communications, electronics, intelligence, software, information systems, imaging, and multi-media. AFCEA's purpose is to support global security by providing an ethical environment that encourages a close cooperative relationship among the military, civilian government agencies, and private industry. Details about AFCEA International and its background are available at www.afcea.org.
AFCEA NOVA is the largest chapter in the AFCEA International family, with approximately 6,000 members, and an equal number of associates and friends in industry, government, and academia.
About the March of Dimes
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org.
