Page 14 - Palm City Spotlight - November '24
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Page 14, Palm City Spotlight
September Women Who Rock Awards 2024
The Palm City Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to challenges, and triumphs in their respective roles. Their took place on Friday, September 27, at New Hope
highlight its partnership with weVenture for the 2024 stories and insights will undoubtedly empower and Fellowship. These awards not only celebrate individual
Treasure Coast Women Who Rock Awards Ceremony, set motivate attendees to pursue their own paths of leadership accomplishments but also inspire future generations of
to celebrate outstanding contributions from local women in and community involvement. women entrepreneurs and leaders.
business. This event honored nominees in four prestigious The Women Who Rock Awards aims to recognize and
categories: Small Business of the Year, Executive of the elevate the achievements of women who are making a
Year, Excellence in Community Service and Excellence significant impact in our community. The ceremony
in Leadership:
Small Business Owner of the Year
Tami Karol – Tami Karol Insurance
Executive of the Year
Jill Marasa – Ashley Capital
Excellence in Community Service
Evie Klaassen – Colorado Pawn & Jewelry
Excellence in Leadership
Martin County Property
Appraiser Jenny Fields
Martin County Clerk of the
Court Carolyn Timmann
Martin County Supervisor
of Elections Vicki Davis
Martin County Tax Collector
Ruth Pietruszewski Director of Development Ashley Executive Director for the Business
The Palm City Chamber Capital Jill Marasa and Ambassador Development Board of Martin County
of Commerce was honored Ambassador Missi Campbell Missi Campbell William T. Corbin and Missi Campbell
to host a distinguished
panel of women who
exemplify leadership and
commitment to public
service. Attendees of
the Women Who Rock
Awards ceremony had
the unique opportunity Ambassador Chair Evie
to engage directly with Klaassen and Board Member
the panelists, who shared Steve Klaassen, Colorado
their personal journeys, Pawn and Jewelry
Martin County Property Appraiser Jenny Fields, Martin
County Clerk of the Court Carolyn Timmann, Martin County
Supervisor of Elections Vicki Davis and Martin County Tax
Collector Ruth Pietruszewski
Marketing and Sales Director of the Palm City Chamber of
Commerce Christiana Masterson, Director of Development
Ashley Capital Jill Marasa, President of the eEconomic
Development Council of St. Lucie County Pete Tesch and
Ambassador Missi Campbell
Treasurer Rebecca Beckett, HJ Sims