Senator Portantino Reveals Honorees for 2023 Women in Business Awards

Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) will host the annual 25th State Senate District Women in Business Legislative Update & Awards Luncheon on Dec. 6 to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of women who have significantly impacted the district.

“It is my privilege to recognize the accomplished women of the great 25th Senate District,” Portantino said in announcing the names of the awardees. “I look forward to honoring our deserving awardees for their successful service that positively influences us all.”

The women are being recognized for their notable contributions to the economic vitality and diversity of the 25th Senate District. The honorees are not only successful in their professional endeavors but have also made meaningful contributions to the greater good of the community, leading nonprofits, healthcare organizations, and businesses, a statement from Portantino’s office said.

Hundreds of community nominations were received at Portantino’s office from the nominees’ peers, co-workers, family, and friends, and the final list is recognized for their exceptional contributions.

Coming from across a broad spectrum of professions, ranging from science and technology, environment and sustainability, entrepreneurship, education, and non-profit organizations, this year’s honorees are:

Isabel Gutierrez, Janet Benjamin, Robin Goldsworthy, Lydia Grant, Mary Cutone, Kora Guoyavatin, Yvette Vartanian Davis, Carol Flynn, Mary Frintner, Claudine Hager, Aida Dimejian, Christy Schilling, Lusine Simonyan, Jenny Choi, Patricia Blanche, Josephine Solomonson, Gloria Salas, Melissa Chalsma, Jennifer Audette, Elizabeth King, Leslie Ito, Melanie Buttarazi, Corky O’Rourke, Marylynn Yang, Dr. Laura Sirott, Kerry Morrison, Becky Cheng, Rita Fernandez Loof, Judee Kendell, Connie Chung Joe, Candice Dickens-Russell, Anahid Oshagan, Denise Verret, Seda Khojayan, Anastasia Mann, Nadia Geller, Marvel Ford, Lilit Odabashian, Jamie Keyser and Ellen Daigle.