“Powerful Voices, Purposeful Change” was the guiding theme of the 18th Annual Women of Achievement Awards luncheon hosted by the Association for Women in Communications (AWC) on Thursday, May 7. Community leaders, journalists, educators, and advocates gathered at the Cabrillo Pavilion to honor four women whose work has had a lasting impact on Santa Barbara County’s immigrant communities through advocacy, education, civic engagement, and legal support.
Presented with support from Women Connect4Good and other local sponsors, the event serves as a fundraiser for AWC-SB's professional development programs and year-round networking opportunities.
The afternoon began with guests mingling against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean before Woman of Achievement Director Katya Armistead delivered opening remarks.