IRVINE, Calif., March 22, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Association for Women in Technology, Southern California (AWT), today announced its Woman of the Month recipients for the months of November 2003 through March 2004. Recipients for the respective months include Linda Hummel, Sun Microsystems; Christine Bock, Bock Communications, Inc.; Donna Holt, HelpDeskXlence; Sylvie Lawrence, Sylvie Lawrence Bookkeeping Services; and Joanne Smith, Ballantyne, Inc. Individuals were recognized by AWT for their leadership roles within the organization and in the community, as well as empowering women to be successful in technology fields.
"Our monthly award applauds outstanding women who possess true leadership among peers in their field and support AWT's mission of enabling women to advance in careers in technology," said Cynthia Cotteta, president of AWT. "These women have demonstrated their on-going commitment to AWT's mission through their proactive participation as volunteers in our organization and their dedication of time, energy and talent to help us manage our programs and events. We congratulate our Woman of the Month recipients."
If you would like to nominate someone for the AWT Woman of the Month award, please contact Cynthia Cotteta at 949-496-1200 or cynthia@awtsocal.org.
About the Association for Women in Technology
The Association for Women in Technology is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the advancement of women and girls in all fields of technology. As a dynamic organization for learning, entrepreneurship and mentorship opportunities, AWT bridges the gap between industry, education and community institutions and continues to strengthen the fabric of the Southern California technology region. AWT hosts a variety of activities and events including its Quarterly Women's Technology Leadership Forum, Mentorship Program, Entrepreneurs Luncheon Series, Girl Scouts Program and Education Initiative. To learn more about AWT, please visit the group's website at www.awtsocal.org.