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WithIt Honors WOW Recipients
August 8,
2007 by in UnCategorized
By Home Furnishings Business in Furniture Retailing on August 2007
WithIt honored four industry professionals at its annual Wow Awards banquet in Charlotte last night.
Lee Brown, senior consultant and practice leader for the consumer research group of Impact Consulting, was honored with the organization’s Legacy award given to a woman of achievement who has made lifetime contributions to the home furnishings industry.
Jeff Cook, president of Broyhill Furniture, was recognized with the Mentoring award, which is given to an executive or organization that fosters advocacy, development or promotion of women in their company.
Dawn Brinson, vice president of marketing for The Media Matters, took home the Education award honoring someone that has developed programs to educate associates, retailers or consumers about home furnishings.
Dana Pretner Andrew, director of marketing and public relations for the Las Vegas Market, received the future leader award given to a woman 40 or under who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and the potential to become an industry leader.
In addition to the awards dinner, WithIt is holding its two-day educational conference.