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Paul Bloom Fox 5 News Anchor
Brigandine General Daniel D. Yoo USMC
MCRD San Diego and Western Recruiting Region,
Commanding General
RADM Bruce R. Boland, USN (Ret)
San Diego County Regional Airport Author-
ity, Board Member

1st Annual Appreciation of Women in Business Charity

Fashion Show

The Appreciation of Women in Business (AWB ) recently held their 1st Annual Charity Fashion Show, in collaboration with the American
Cancer Society. At the event 12 award recipients were honored. These women were women entrepreneurs who were singled out for
their outstanding contributions and overall accomplishments. The entire proceeds of the benefit went towards cancer research.
The highlight of the event was a fashion show including True Honor, Serena Cowles in collaboration with Diane's Beachwear, Designs
by Lisa Ann, Wilhelmina with Star Fashion Boutique, and Ochea with Ochea's Fashions. Rebecca Justice, wife of famed Major League
Baseball player David Justice was also in attendance and was one of the 12 award winners. Rebecca is an accomplished model,
Neil Ash and Wife June mother and furniture designer, who accepts her fame with poise and grace.
Cutting the Ribbon of the USO Neil Ash, Airport Cente
Founder and President of the non-profit organization of AWB, Rene Gonzales, and owner of C&E Makeup Artistry had a vision of
establishing a forum for successful business women, where they could network and offer one another a means of support. Her goal San Diego Woman
was to offer a platform of encouragement to highlight these women's accomplishments and achievements, with the intent to inspire and
motivate other aspiring female entrepreneurs.

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