We Honor Individuals and Organizations for Their Accomplishments
and Commitment to Our Community
Jacqueline Beato
Caesars Entertainment
Jacqueline is the Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer for Caesars Entertainment.
She is an active champion of women and minorities in the workplace, helping launch Caesars’ Hispanic business resource group and moderating a Caesars sponsored “Lean-in” circle for executive women.
Judge Karen Bennett
Las Vegas Justice Court Judge
Judge Karen Bennett is a native Nevadan. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Hampton University in Virginia and received her Juris Doctorate degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law.
Judge Bennett was appointed to the Las Vegas Justice Court Bench and became the first African American female ever appointed to the State’s justice system at any level.
Eloiza Martinez
Board Chair for Nevada Hand, Inc.
A retired Vice President as Community Development Officer for Wells Fargo Bank after serving twenty-seven (27) years. Eloiza has always had a niche in teaching the underserved and made herself available to show and provide them the basics of financial education.
Laura and Kevin Fairchild
Storage West
Kevin and Laura Fairchild are a dedicated professional team with exceptional leadership, team building, sales, and interpersonal skills.
They have been active in the community for many years with involvement in several Chambers of Commerce and Several Charities.
Agnes Cook
Caesars Entertainment
Agnes Cook is the Diversity Administrative Assistant and Coordinator for Caesars Entertainment Corp. Agnes enjoys working with the Las Vegas Community and various organizations.
Dr. Lydia Wyatt
Hospitality Dental
Dr. Wyatt is committed to and has pursued her passion for excellence in dentistry through many hours of continuing education seminars, workshops, and various local study clubs.
She also donates her time and services to local community programs such as Give Kids A Smile and our One Day Clinic as well as other various community outreach programs.
John Pinnington
AA Printing Service
John is the owner of AA Printing and is known throughout Las Vegas as an entrepreneur and mentor.
John is known for his commitment to the community and that has been instrumental to his success. John gets great satisfaction through his commitment to philanthropy, giving time and money to Wounded Warriors and other charitable organizations.
Mike Severino
Southern Wine and Spirits
Michael has been in Las Vegas since 1977 and compiled an increasingly impressive 20 years-pls career in Food and Beverage.
As Senior Director of Special Events and Marketing, Michael heads the team that masterminds the myriad of events, small and colossal, private, and public, that relate not only to business but also to giving back to the community.
Margaret Batts
Volunteer of the Year Award Recipient 2015
Margaret is a retired Manager. She has over 30 years of experience in the Medical Field.
She has extensive experience in PR and Media. She has volunteered to help many organizations with their PR, Media, and Strategic Planning. Margaret is a people-person and loves giving back to the community.
Shirley Key
Volunteer of the Year Award Recipient 2016
Shirley has been a resident of Las Vegas for over 25 years and has been a volunteer in many capacities. She continues to help those less fortunate with a life dedicated to giving.
For over 65 years, Shirley has touched many lives through her sewing. It has allowed her to help the famous and also everyday people. She has been blessed to help make a difference in the lives of others.
Reeta K. Thukral
Global Charity Foundation
Dr. Reeta K. Thukral is a board-certified Nephrologist and Founder/President of the Global Charity Foundation.
The Global Charity Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, providing health care and education for at-risk students.
Paula Jackson
Large Vision Business Network Mixer
Paula is the Co-founder & Executive Producer of the "Large Vision Business Network Mixer" an award winning mixer/expo that has earned many awards including: SBA Minority Small Business Champion, honored by the Governor, State, County and City for the vision and positive contributions to the overall economic recovery of the City of Las Vegas, Nevada and surrounding areas of Clark County.