Progressive Women’s Association Honors Women Making a Difference
June 30, 2024
Grapevine by Rosalyn Queen
Stephanie Iaquinta, Grants Coordinator for the Antero Foundation was the Keynote Speaker for the Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon presented by the Progressive Women’s Association held Friday at the Uptown Event Center. The luncheon recognizes women in our community who make a difference by their volunteer involvement.
Iaquinta said of the honorees. “I am grateful for all you do to make this region a better place to live, work and raise our families. Volunteerism and charitable work does not always get a round of applause or a standing ovation, but it should in this community where it is so desperately needed. We take care of one another……. This is a shared sentiment of Antero’s as we pride ourselves in the ability to affect positive change in Northcentral WV as well as across the Appalachian region.”
Iaquinta concluded her presentation by announcing Antero’s partnership with the Progressive Women’s Association. “Over the next five years, Antero is honored and excited to present the Antero Women of Distinction Award through a $5,000 gift to the Progressive Women’s Association.”
Queen thanked Iaquinta and Antero for their generous gift and outlined the difference it would make in honoring Harrison County Women volunteers. She stated “ The PWA looks forward to working with Antero and is most appreciative of this generous gift. It is our desire that the good deeds of these honorees and future honorees will inspire others to come forward and act. By this generous gift Antero is helping forward our work.”
The next WOD awards ceremony will be held in October honoring Italian Heritage and Culture month.
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