WORLD TRADE CENTER MIAMI

2010 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY AWARDS

March 5, 2010

Info: The event will take place on Friday, March 5, 2010 and will honor five women who have made significant contributions in advancing international trade and business in Florida.

History: The idea of an international Women's Day first arose at the turn of the century, when in 1909, the first National Women's Day was observed in the United States. By 1910, 100 women from 17 countries, who had gathered in Copenhagen, unanimously approved a proposal to establish an annual Women's Day to honor the women's rights movement and to support universal suffrage for women. Since its early conception, International Women's Day has assumed a global dimension for women in developed and developing countries.

In 1975, the United Nations began sponsoring International Women's Day. Its four Women's Conferences have strengthened the movement internationally and put renewed focus on women's achievements.

2010 Honorees:

• Jane Bussey,
  Editorial Director, Latin Trade
• Elba Hentschel,
  Regional Executive Director, US Mexico Chamber of Commerce
• Maggie Martinez,
  Director 807 Sales, Seaboard Marine
• Ileana Ros-Lehtinen,
  Congresswoman, US House of Representatives
• Beth Sobol,
  President, Sobol Fashion Productions & Miami International Fashion Week