United Way Women Leaders walked away with the top awards from the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 17th annual Women Making a Difference ceremony recently. President and CEO Elise Buik won Nonprofit CEO of the Year while Women Leaders Jan Cloyde, Diane Dixon and Julia Gouw were named Volunteer of the Year, Executive of the Year, and Philanthropist of the Year, respectively.
The Women Making a Difference event honors extraordinary women from throughout the Greater Los Angeles area whose outstanding corporate and civic contributions are inspiring others to do their best.
United Way is proud to honor all of our nominees and winners for their outstanding work in the community. Thank you for leading by example and inspiring others to make a difference.
Winners:
- Nonprofit CEO of the Year
- Elise Buik (nominated by East West Bank)
- Volunteer of the Year
- Jan Cloyde
- Executive of the Year
- Diane Dixon
- Philanthropist of the Year
- Julia Gouw
Other Women Leader nominees included:
- Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire
- Berkhemer Clayton, Inc.
- Jana Waring Greer
- AIG SunAmerica
- Caroline Nahas
- Korn/Ferry International
- Laura Schulte
- Wells Fargo Bank
- April Spencer
- Ernst & Young