SEPTEMBER 18th CELEBRATION in HONOR OF Three Inland Empire Business Network Members "Sweeping" 60% of National Awards for Women Business Professionals

Michele Broad, Millie LePearl McGhee Morris and Dr. Letitia Wright, were nominated by Women in Focus FORUM for National "Women of Excellence" Awards, given by the National Association for Female Executives. All were selected -- winning 3 of the 5 Categories!

Ontario, CA (PRWEB) June 20, 2004 -- Women in Focus FORUM, a professional business network, recently announced a record-breaking accomplishment of its members. In January of this year, three of its members, Michele Broad, Millie LePearl McGhee and Dr. Letitia Wright, were nominated by Women in Focus FORUM for National Awards, given by the National Association for Female Executives, headquartered in New York, NY. Only One Recipient is selected for each of the five categories offered: Woman of Achievement, Outstanding Entrepreneur, Mentorship Award, Community Service and Rising Star. All of Women in Focus FORUM's submitted women were selected -- sweeping 60% of the National Awards.

To commemorate such honor, these women will be showcased on September 18, 2004 at four o'clock in the evening at The Royal Cut in Ontario, CA. The program agenda will include: An Upscale 3-Course Dinner, A Inspiring, Uplifting Environment, An Entertaining Program, A Panel Discussion of Business "Success Strategies" With the Awardees, A Business Showcase of the Awardees, An Opportunity to Meet and Network with Influential People, and V.I.P. Treatment -- Gifts, Good People, Great Stories and Generosity!

"We are a small group of about thirty women, youth and a few good men on the move," says Women in Focus FORUM President, Jonnetta Chambers. "I am not surprised at these women being recognized. We only submit packages of people who qualify. More important, we challenge our members to excel in whatever they are working towards, so the award is simply a byproduct of all they have done to propel themselves and other people forward for many years. They have been consistent in their efforts, and I am proud to know these women," continues Chambers.

ABOUT THE AWARD RECIPIENTS:

MICHELE BROAD (Nurse Practitioner operating an office our of Murrieta, CA. Resides in Hemet, CA) | RISING STAR CATEGORY: As an up-and-coming entrepreneur in business for less than 5 years

MILLIE LePEARL McGHEE MORRIS (Multipreneur educating, mentoring and advocating for adult/youth literacy and learning . A national speaker, author and genealogist, residing in Rancho Cucamonga, CA) | MENTORSHIP CATEGORY: An individual who serves as an example of hard work and effective management and provides assistance to help advance other women

DR. LETITIA WRIGHT (A television producer and host, operating a Pasadena-based production, reaching over 5 million viewers in California and Arizona. Resides in Rancho Cucamonga, CA) | OUTSTANDING ENTREPRENEUR CATEGORY: A woman entrepreneur who not only strives to build a great company, but also contributes to the success of other entrepreneurs

ABOUT the NAFE "Women of Excellence" NATIONAL AWARDS PROGRAM

Woman of Achievement - A woman who has attained a high rank at her company and has utilized her position, stature, and expertise to break down gender bias and effect positive change for women

Outstanding Entrepreneur - A woman entrepreneur who not only strives to build a great company, but also contributes to the success of other entrepreneurs

Mentorship Award - An individual who serves as an example of hard work and effective management and provides assistance to help advance other women

Community Service - An individual who is changing the face of neighborhoods through initiatives to provide services that benefit women

Rising Star - An up-and-coming female executive with less than 15 years at a company or an entrepreneur in business for less than 5 years

Event Venue Information: The Royal Cut, Saturday, September 18, 2004 | 4:00 p.m. (South of the Ontario International Airport), 2345 South Grove Avenue | Ontario, CA 91761 | TICKETS: $40 prepaid; $50 at the door. For more information e-mail Info@wifforum.com or call 909.873.5055. Media/Press Credentials Available Online at http://www.wifforum.com/pressroom.htm

ABOUT Women in Focus FORUM

Women in Focus FORUM is solely a Mentoring Business Network for women, college students & teens -- men and young men are welcome too! So, get on board. GET SERIOUS. Improve your life. Enhance the life of someone else. It's all about success with support! Join us today. Our General Meetings are held primarily in Ontario, CA. "Come to Our Place, Where You Will Be Embraced and Experience a WiF of Success!"

For more information about Women in Focus FORUM's Award-Winning Members featured, meetings, events or membership information, please contact our office at 909.873.5055 or e-mail info@wifforum.com
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