AS the time draws closer to the 5th Annual 25 Influential Women Leaders Awards ceremony being hosted on May 18, 2024, we bring you Part II of a five-part series featuring the inspiring women whose contributions positively impact society.

Bibi Saeedah Akhtar Hassan as the President and Founder of the Guyana Cancer Foundation, has dedicated over 17 years to championing the cause of cancer patients and survivors. Her steadfast commitment to battling cancer has not only touched the lives of individuals in Guyana but also resonated throughout the Caribbean region. Through her fundraising efforts and advocacy, hundreds of women have been able to access breast cancer screening at no cost to them. Others have received financial support for treatment. Bibi also supports cancer survivors and fighters through the Survivors’ Club, which she formed several years ago.

Camille Cummings has devoted her life to serving Guyana, leaving an indelible mark through her distinguished career as an educator. She has inspired numerous students for thirty-seven years with her passion, dedication, and humility. Beginning as an Acting Teacher in 1985, she ascended to Head Mistress, serving as a beacon of perseverance and hard work for all.

Carolyn Caesar-Murray’s outstanding contributions to the hospitality industry and her dedication to community development are a profound source of inspiration. Through her initiatives in skills training programmes, she has transformed the lives of countless youths and single mothers, shaping a brighter future for them. Her leadership, excellence and unwavering commitment to community impact are a testament to her values and strengths.

Gwyneth George, the esteemed Chief Librarian at the University of Guyana, is a beacon of inspiration. Her invaluable contributions to the university administration and its students have earned her recognition, notably the Golden Arrow of Achievement. This prestigious accolade underscores her exceptional work at the national level, highlighting her unwavering commitment to education and knowledge dissemination.

Hansmattie Shiwpal-Alli has triumphed over adversity with remarkable resilience and dedication to her passion for hairdressing. Despite facing childhood poverty and physical limitations, she persevered to establish her salon, Asha’s Beauty World. Today, she inspires and empowers young women from diverse communities by offering them free cosmetology courses, embodying the transformative power of determination and generosity.

The inspirational work of women like the awardees, motivated NICO Consulting Inc. and Cerulean Incorporated to establish the 25 Influential Women Leaders Awards to acknowledge the achievements of women leaders on a national and regional level.

The award aims to highlight the achievements of women, specifically 25 outstanding awardees, who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and commitment to enhancing the business sector, their communities, and society.

Individuals who would like to support the event to celebrate the 25 awardees for 2024 can do so through sponsorship and/or purchasing tickets. For more information on how to do so, individuals can visit the official Eventbrite page at https://rb.gy/4nr2nf or contact MMG+ at 647-8100 (keep your receipt).

In-person ticket sales are available at designated locations in Georgetown, Eccles, Linden, and Pouderoyn: Frances & Co., 77 Light Street, Albertown; The Urban Shoe Company, Ground floor of the Giftland Mall; Cerulean Incorporated, 104 Flamboyant Avenue, Eccles; and World Access Top Up Shop, Mackenzie Market, Linden.

The prestigious 5th Anniversary and Leadership Awards ceremony will be held at the Marriott Hotel from 18:00 hrs.

For further information, individuals may contact 25influentialwomen@gmail.com or dial 592-652-7752. Additionally, individuals can access the Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram pages through the handle 25InfluentialWomenLeaders.