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TOP ‘POWER WOMEN’ HONORED AT
Some of New York’s most
influential women gathered together
last week for a night of celebration
and networking opportunities.
On Wednesday, June 13, hundreds
of attendees descended upon Terrace
on the Park’s grand ballroom for
Schneps Communications’ “Power
Women of New York” Awards
& Networking Event. The event
honored the city’s best and brightest
women for the work they do in
business and their communities.
Honorees first gathered for a
VIP cocktail hour, followed by
a business expo, dinner and an
awards ceremony. The newest
“Power Women” spoke with QNS
about how it felt to be recognized at
this year’s event.
“I am so floored,” said Yvette G.
Dennis, executive program director
at Crescent Consulting. “To even be
considered for the title of ‘Power
Woman’ is mind blowing. I hope
to be an inspiration to other young
women, especially young minority
women, coming up and to let them
know, ‘You can do this. You can step
out of the box and feel comfortable
with yourself and succeed.’”
“I’m really surprised. It’s great
to be recognized for the hard work
that you do,” said Karla Nieves, art
teacher and delegate at The Child
School. “I would love to meet other
women who work with children,
especially those with special needs.
It’s really my passion.”
Margaret McGowan, vice
president and relationship manager
at TD Bank, received the WOW
Award. Dr. Diane B. Call, president
at Queensborough Community
College was inducted to the Hall Of
Fame and awarded Excellence In
Education. Eve C. Guillergan, Esq.,
NEW YORK POWER WOMEN IN BUSINESS
The 2018 “New York Power Women.” Photos by Allen Ngai and Corazon Aguirre
Victoria Schneps with “WOW” awardee Marge
McGowan and honoree Adeline Long
Everyone mixed and mingled during the networking
hour
Flushing Bank’s
Samantha Mohan