March 9, 2023
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
East Ridge Country Club

This prestigious award is named for a civic leader, businesswoman, and philanthropist Virginia K. Shehee, who passed away in 2015, after decades of service to Northwest Louisiana. It honors women who have made significant contributions to our community and who may do much of their work behind the scenes.

The Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman event returns on Thursday, March 9, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at East Ridge Country Club. The 2023 Most Influential Woman and Most Influential Young Woman nominations are open through February 2, 2023. The top six candidates for the Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman award will be announced in mid-February.

Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman Award

The credentials for recipients include women who have shown a commitment to philanthropy by helping children, the elderly, those in need, the arts, business development, education or other acts of caring through unpaid positions.

Nominees must:

  • Demonstrate influence in their business or organization(s)
  • Have a solid reputation based on their experience, leadership and integrity
  • Exhibit significant professional and/or community accomplishments
  • Build recognizable and lasting initiatives or changes in and for their business or organizations

Nominees may not hold a paid position with a non-profit organization or receive payment for services they perform for the entity. 

Most Influential Young Woman Award 

The Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Young Woman award will be given to a female who is a high school junior or senior whose leadership, poise, and determination are demonstrated through meaningful acts of philanthropy for her fellow students or her community.

Nominees must:

  • Be a high school junior or senior in Northwest Louisiana
  • Demonstrate influence in their school and/or community
  • Have a solid reputation based on their experience, leadership and integrity

Nominees may not hold a paid position with a non-profit organization or receive payment for services they perform for the entity. 

Tickets and Tables

Individual Tickets | $75 Each
Table Sponsor | $1,000 Each

Table Sponsor Includes luncheon tickets for eight,
name recognition in the program, and presentation. (To receive all benefits, purchase prior to March 1, 2023)

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