IWF News

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IWF members come from a diverse range of professional backgrounds.  They are the newsmakers and opinion-shapers in business, government, nonprofit, media, education, and the arts and sciences.  IWF members are on the move and making a difference in their local communities and around the world!  We invite you to read more about our “Members in the News” and see for yourself how our members are impacting change. 

 

IWF frequently updates this page and encourages you to submit your news stories and press releases by emailing the team at iwf@iwforum.org.  


 

 

IWF Past President, The Right Honourable Kim Campbell,

former Prime Minister of Canada

   named a companion of the Order of Canada

 



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NoCal Women's Forum Member News
The California Redevelopment Association awarded the 2008 Award of Excellence to Nina Gruen.

IWF Mexico News
IWF Mexico Delegation - Líderes mexicanas en Jordania

IWF Mexico News
IWF Mexico Members and IWF Buenos Aires Conference featured in Mujer Ejecutiva magazine.

IWF Canada Member News
IWF Past President, The Right Honourable Kim Campbell, former Prime Minister of Canada named a companion of the Order of Canada

IWF Canada
IWF Canada hosts Russian Forum Members in Ottawa.

IWF Canada Member News
IWF Canada Member Michèle Stanners has been accepted as a 2008-09 Fellow of Harvard University's prestigious Weatherhead Center for International Affairs.

IWF Spain Member News
Nuria Basi, IWF-Spain member received the International Women's Entrepreneurial Challenge award.

IWF Southern California
May 2008 Newsletter

New York/New Jersey Women's Forum Member News
Marsha Dubrow has recently won a blind competition for new Jewish liturgical musical and has been selected as a featured artist in the “Culture in Context” opening exhibit of the newly re-opened New Jersey State Museum.

Arizona Women's Forum Member News
Barbara McConnell Barrett was nominated on March 13, 2008 by President George W. Bush as Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Finland.

IWF South Africa Member News
IWF South Africa Member Ms Bridgette Radebe was awarded International Business Person of the Year Award in recognition of her pioneering work as an entrepreneur.

NY Women's Forum Member News
IWF New York Member Loreen Arbus to Chair Ms. Foundation 2008 Gloria Awards.

Hawaii Women's Forum
IWF Hawaii Forum Member serves as the first female fellow of the National Geographic Society!

Canada Women's Forum Member Honored
IWF Canada Member Liz Dowdeswell to be inducted into the Argentine Academy of Environmental Sciences in Buenos Aires.

Washington, DC Women’s Forum Photo
Washington, DC Women’s Forum Deliberate “Solemnly” Over Dine Around!

New York Women's Forum Member Featured
New York Women's Forum Member Susan Stautberg Featured in The New York Times and the International Herald.

Florida Suncoast Members Honored
Florida Suncoast members Carol B. Green and Dr. Laurey Stryker were honored at a luncheon in February by the National Council of Jewish Women as Women of Power.

SoCal Women's Forum Newsletter Addendum
SoCal Women's Forum Newsletter Addendum

Utah Women's Forum Member on NPR
Utah Women's Forum Member Deedee Corradini featured on "All Things Considered" as part of the movement to bring women's skijumping to the Olympics.

NY Women's Forum Member Featured in Art Book
NY Women's Forum Member Carole Feuerman is featured in a coffee table book entitled, "A History of Western Art".

NY/DC Women's Forum Member to Join Board
New York and Washington, DC Women's Forum member Nina McLemore will join the Board of Directors of inMotion, an organization dedicated to providing legal service to low-income women.

IWF LF Fellow Alumna honored
The Asia Society has named Vivian Lau, Fellow Alumna (2006-2007 Fellows Class) and CEO of Junior Achievement Hong Kong, as a member of the 2008 Class of Asia 21 Fellows.

IWF Remembers Adrienne Hall
Women’s Advocate, Friend & IWF Catalyst for Forum Development

December 2007 Southern California Newsletter
December 2007 Southern California Women's Forum Newsletter

IWF LF President at NY Stock Exchange
IWF Leadership Foundation President and Washington, DC Women's Forum member Carol Cox Wait rings the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange with other CIGNA executives.

Ohio Women's Forum Member in the news
Ohio Women's Forum Member and Co-founder of the Family Business Center of Central Ohio Bea Wolper receives a major endorsement.

IWF Conference Presenter Carolyn Porco Honored
2008 IWF World Leadership Conference Presenter and Lead Imaging Scientist on the Cassini Saturn Project Carolyn Porco honored by the American Humanist Association with the Isaac Asimov Science Award.

Washington, DC Women's Forum Member Honored
Washington, DC Women's Forum Member Susan Davis was awarded Flax Trust Award.

Utah Women's Forum Member in the News
Utah Women's Forum member and president of Women's Ski Jumping USA Deedee Corradini featured in the Canadian Press discussing the discrimination women ski jumpers face in their Olympic pursuits.

IWF Jordan Hosts Event
IWF Jordan, in collaboration with Women Engaged in Bridge Building (WEBB) - Canada, hosted the first Canadian business women and leaders delegation to the Middle East.

Dallas Women's Forum Member Featured
Dallas Women's Forum Member and Executive Career Coach Karyl Innis featured on CNBC news segment on height in the workplace.

Florida Suncoast Fall Newsletter
Florida Suncoast Forum's 2007 Fall Newsletter

IWF Ireland hosts Irish President
Ireland's President Dr Mary McAleese gave the first commemorative IWF Ireland lecture to honour the life and achievements of former IWF Ireland member the late Justice Miss Mella Carroll.

IWF Canada News
The Fall 2007 IWF Canada newsletter.

IWF Russia Members Featured
Chinese and Russian women celebrate cultural week in Russia.

IWF Hong Kong Member Featured
IWF Hong Kong member Christine Loh named one of Time magazine's 45 heroes of the environment around the world.

IWF Argentina Member Elected Senator
IWF Argentina President Maria Eugenia Estenssoro elected as Senator representing the city of Buenos Aires.

IWF Members Ranked as Top in Business
IWF members ranked in Pink Magazine's "America's Top Women Business Owners 2007".

New Jersey Forum Member News
New Jersey Forum member Denise Morrison promoted to head of North America Soup, Sauces, and Beverages.

IWF South Africa in the News
IWF South Africa members featured in the Mail & Guardian journal.

Florida Suncoast Forum President
Florida Suncoast Forum President Carol M. Poteat Buchanan is elected as President of the US National Committee for UNIFEM (the United Nations Development Fund for Women).

Washington, DC Women's Forum Member Honored
Washington, DC Women's Forum member Alexander Armstrong named one of “America’s 100 best independent financial advisors" by Barron's.

IWF Vancouver Fall Newsletter
IWF Vancouver Fall Newsletter

IWF Jordan Member Honored
IWF Jordan member and 2007 IWF "Women Who Make a Difference" Awardee Dr. Nawar Husni Fariz is honored in her home country as one the "Outstanding Women of Jordan 2007".

Utah Women's Forum Member Honored
Utah Women's Forum member Margo Provost, owner of Log Haven, will be awarded YWCA's Outstanding Achievement Award for Business & Industry on October 5th. The award be presented at the YWCA's 19th Annual Leader Luncheon at The Grand America in downtown Salt Lake, from 11:30am -2pm.

Washington, DC Women's Forum Member Honored
Washington, DC Women's Forum member The Honorable Irma Raker of the Maryland Court of Appeals received the 2007 Margaret Brent Award from the American Bar Association (ABA).

IWF México Event Photograph
IWF México welcomes New York Women's Forum member Judy Monsoon and CEO of Ford Mexico Louise Gosser at a breakfast event.

New Jersey Forum Makes History
For the first time in IWF history, a former Leadership Foundation fellow is elected President of the New Jersey women's forum.

IWF Mexico Member in the News
IWF Mexico member Sylvia Sánchez Alcántara discusses her professional success and her role as president of IWF México in a feature article in "Mujer Ejecutiva".

Oklahoma Women's Forum Member Honored
Ann Alspaugh (OK) to be inducted into the Oklahoma Comerce and Industry Hall of Honor.

Washington, DC Women's Forum Member Honored
Washington, Dc Women's Forum member Patricia A. Goldman is honored with an award in her name from the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance

IWF members honored
Freda Deskin (OK) and Debra Facktor Lepore (WA) are honored by Women in Aerospace with the Aerospace Educator Award and the International Achievement Award, respectively.

IWF Hong Kong
IWF Hong Kong member Nancy Woo will hold art exhibitions in Ottowa and Toronto.

Toronto Newsletter
IWF Toronto Chapter July 27, 2007 Newsletter

New York Women's Forum
New York Women's Forum Summer 2007 News

Florida Women's Forum Member Remembered
Hispanic advertising pioneer, Miami community activist, loving wife and mother Teresa A. Zubizarreta passed away peacefully on Thursday July 27th , after a hard-fought battle with cancer. A proud Cuban-American, she was one of the community’s most beloved leaders and visionaries - a charismatic and imaginative human being who devoted her life to helping others.

Newsletter
Canada Women's Forum 2007 Summer Newsletter

IWF Singapore's 10th Anniversary Celebration
View the program for IWF Singapore's 10th Anniversary Celebration.

Four Forum UK Members Honored
Diana Green, Jane Wilde, Kathleen Duncan, and Fields Wicker-Miurin recently received honors.

Wisconsin Women's Forum Member Press Release
Wisconsin Women's Forum Member Toni Sikes publishes "The Artful Home".

Texas Women's Forum Member Remembered
Linda Pace is remembered for her contributions to San Antonio's arts community.

Tennessee Women's Forum Event
Tennessee Women's Forum hosts a Luncheon with Governor of Delaware Ruth Ann Miller and special guest Governor of Tennessee Phil Breseden.

Utah Women's Forum Member Appointment
Utah Women's Forum member Margo Provost, owner of Salt Lake City's Log Haven, was recently appointed to the National Restaurant Association's Board of Directors.

Texas Women's Forum
Texas Women’s Forum Member Fulbrighter in Kuwait

IWF Organizational Business
IWF Seeks Officer Nominations

New York Women's Forum Member in Black Enterprise
New York Women's Forum member Westina Matthews featured in the June 2007 issue of Black Enterprise magazine.

IWF Hong Kong Member Honored
IWF Hong Kong member The Hon. Anson Chan honored with the T. Patrick Boyle Founder's Award by the Fraser Institute of Canada.

IWF South Africa Member Featured in The Star
IWF South Africa member Totsie BJ Memela-Khambule featured in The Star.

IWF Hong Kong Member Honored
IWF Hong Kong Member Judtih MacKay makes Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People list.

Board Opportunity
Corporate Board Opportunity with Board of Directors Network (BDW) of Atlanta, an ION affiliate

Presidents' Council Election Results
IWF Presidents' Council Announces Election Results of 6 Board Directors (2007-2009)

IWF Canada
Spring Newsletter

IWF Board Member Inés Gomis
IWF Board Member & IWF Spain Founding President Inés Gomis to take part in the Women and Leadership Forum (Foro de Mujer y Liderazgo) on April 18.

IWF Presidents' Council Elects Three Members
IWF Presidents' Council Elects Three Members to IWF Nominating Committee

Dame Sandra Dawson leads London Times podcast
IWF Member and Hall of Fame Honoree, Dame Sandra Dawson leads London Times podcast on "Management & Leadership in the Global Economy".

16th Annual Women's Business Leadership Program
IWF Oklahoma leads OSU's 16th Annual Women's Business Leadership Program.

Women Business Leaders Summit in Amman.
IWF Jordan co-sponsors Women Business Leaders Summit in Amman.

Colloquium Video.
The New York Women's Forum releases Colloquium Video.

IWF Member Ann Medina
IWF Member Ann Medina is recognized by the YWCA Toronto as a Woman of Distinction.

IWF Member Nadine B. Hack
IWF Member Nadine B. Hack to be the featured speaker at the New Hampshire Humanities Council conference, Shifting Ground: Religion and Civic Life in America and to be the keynote speaker at the Faith and Feminism seminar in New York City. For more information about either event, please contact admin@beacuse.net.

IWF Remembers Adrienne Hall
Women’s Advocate, Friend & IWF Catalyst for Forum Development

Hall of Fame Honoree, Dame Sandra Dawson
IWF Member and Hall of Fame Honoree, Dame Sandra Dawson leads London Times podcast on "Management & Leadership in the Global Economy". Click here to download podcast

IWF New Jersey member Denise Morrison
IWF New Jersey member Denise Morrison, President of Campbell USA, Campbells Soup Company honored for her leadership by Legal Momentum

IWF Oklahoma member Lynn "Lindy" Ritz
IWF Oklahoma member Lynn "Lindy" Ritz recognized for her significant achievement in aviation with a University of Oklahoma Distinguished Alumi Award

Call for Nominating Committee candidates
Call for Nominating Committee candidates to be elected by the President's Council due March 5, 2007

New York Women's Forum Program Opportunity
New York Women's Forum Program Opportunity

New York Women's Forum News
New York Women's Forum News

IWF Congratulates Esther Silver-Parker (AR & NY)
IWF Congratulates Esther Silver-Parker (AR & NY)

IWF Tennessee member featured in GW Magazine
IWF Tennessee member featured in GW Magazine

IWF Canada Winter Newsletter
IWF Canada Winter Newsletter

IWF Press Releases

Buenos Aires Conference Press Release May 2008 Buenos Aires Conference Press Release May 2008 - English

 

Buenos Aires Conference Press Release May 2008 Buenos Aires Conference Press Release May 2008 - Spanish

 

Madrid Conference Press Release May 2006 Madrid Conference Press Release May 2006

 

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