Alberto Culver Chairman Named as Working Mother of the Year
Carol Lavin Bernick, chairman of the Alberto-Culver Company (NYSE: ACV), has been named “National Working Mother of the Year” by Moms In Business Network and the International Association of Working Mothers.
(PRWEB) April 10, 2005
Carol Lavin Bernick, chairman of the Alberto-Culver Company (NYSE: ACV), has been named “National Working Mother of the Year” by Moms in Business Network and the International Association of Working Mothers.
Honoring women balancing career, family and motherhood and presented to a mother who is a leader in business, the arts and the community, the award will be presented to Mrs. Bernick on May 7, 2005 at the Create Your Dreams Gala at the new Wynn Resort in Las Vegas.
Mrs. Bernick is a 30-year veteran of the $2.9 billion company. Prior to being named chairman of the board, she held the company's top consumer products post, president of Alberto-Culver Consumer Products. In that position, she achieved national recognition for her team-building skills and the values-based cultural overhaul that she implemented in the company's consumer product business. A recognized strategist and marketing innovator, Mrs. Bernick and her team have led the company's consumer products unit.
Alberto-Culver Company manufactures, distributes and markets leading personal care products including Alberto VO5, St. Ives and TRESemme in the United States and internationally. Its Pro-Line International unit is the second largest producer in the world of products for the ethnic hair care market, and Sally Beauty Company is the world's number one marketer of professional beauty care products. The company also markets a wide range of category-leading products such as Mrs. Dash, Static Guard and Molly McButter in individual countries. The company celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2004.
Carol Bernick, is a successful businesswoman, a wife, a mother of three and a philanthropist, whose leadership ability is evident both at work and in the community. Carol believes you need a “roadmap for success” to keep family and business priorities in line. Carol has been published in the “Harvard Business Review” and featured in “Business Week,” “Forbes” and “Savvy.” Mrs. Bernick was twice selected as one of America’s 50 Most Successful Women. She has also been named a top ten women business leader by the “Chicago-Sun Times” and has received the Distinguished Achievement Award from “Working Woman” magazine.
Other national award recipients to be honored include:
Nien-Leng Wacker, CEO and founder of Laserfiche/Compulink, was named recipient of the national Luminary of the Year award. This award honors the working mother who has achieved greatness in her field and paved the way for other women who balance career and motherhood. These women are trailblazers and role-models.
Karen Moyer, co-founder of The Moyer Foundation, mother of six and wife of Seattle Mariners All-Star pitcher Jamie Moyer was named as the Create Your Dreams Award recipient. This award honors a mom business owner who has achieved outstanding success in creating her own business.
LULAC, the League of Latin American Citizens, was named the national Working Mother Advocate of the Year award recipient. This award honors an individual or company who has tirelessly supported and helped working mothers in overcoming their challenges and helping them achieve success.
MGMMirage was named recipient of the national Company of the Year award. This award honors a company that recognizes the needs of mothers and their families in their everyday business practices and in their consumer offerings, plus works to make the lives of working mothers easier.
The Create Your Dreams Gala, hosted by Moms In Business Network and the International Association of Working Mothers, is the only national event honoring the outstanding achievements of working mothers who are leaders in business, arts and the community. The awards gala, will also serve as the official celebration for the 10th Anniversary for The Race For The Cure in Las Vegas, benefitting the local Susan G. Komen affiliate. Guest reservations may be made online at www. mibn. org or by calling 702-310-3202.
About Moms in Business Network
Moms in Business Network, and its newly formed sister association, the International Association of Working Mothers, are the only national associations representing the interests of nearly 60 million working mothers nationwide. Headquartered in Las Vegas, these associations provide mom-owned businesses with a national voice as well as other benefits such as insurance, education, and resources.
About Susan G. Komen Foundation Las Vegas Affiliate
The Susan G. Komen Foundation was founded to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by advancing research, education, screening and treatment. Their Las Vegas affiliate raised over $500,000 last year and gave 75% of that back to the community to fund local programs related to breast health education, screening and treatment, while 25% went to fund national research. More information about the Las Vegas Race for the Cure can be found at www. lvraceforthecure. com
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