The 2022 Top 30 Influential Women of Houston Honors a Dynamic and Determined Sisterhood Driven to Make a Difference
The d-mars.com 9th Annual Top 30 Influential Women of Houston Awards continues to pay tribute to a distinguished sisterhood of women around Houston and the nation who are dynamic and driven to make a difference in the communities in which they live and work.
d-mars.com Publisher and CEO Keith J. Davis, Sr. aka “MR. D-MARS” and Kim Floyd, Chief of Staff and Managing Editor, along with the d-mars.com team, worked tirelessly with Honorary Co-Chairs Camille G. Cash, M.D., Amber Mostyn and Dr. Mya Smith-Edmonds for an unforgettable VIP cocktail reception and award event at the Royal Sonesta Galleria Hotel, paying tribute to deserving women who exemplify tenacity, discipline, servanthood, and diligence. This year as years before, the honorees are proven in defying limitations, forever changing the landscape of business and community that is leaving a great legacy for global change.
The VIP reception sponsored by Branwar Wines kicked off the weekend’s celebration that brought together past honorees and special guests to support and network with this year’s outstanding Top 30 sisterhood. Words of encouragement and congratulations were expressed during the reception program, with the honorees receiving special gifts.
KHOU-11’s Shern-Min Chow served as the Mistress of Ceremonies on award night, continuing to be a welcome part of this annual event and celebration. The Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee Award was presented to Lucrecia Smith, Senior Executive Assistant at the American Red Cross – Texas Gulf Coast Region, for more than 36 years of service to the organization and the community.
Special entertainment was provided by Kailyn Milan and Miracle Love as they performed “When You Believe” by Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston.
Elected officials, dignitaries, and special guests included:
- Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
- State Rep. Ron Reynolds
- Dr. Cesar Maldonado, HCC Chancellor
- Monica Flores Richart, HCC Board Vice Chair, District I
- Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth, HCC Trustee, District IX
- Bridgette Smith Lawson, Fort Bend County Attorney
- Judge Joel Clouser
- Dr. Stephen C. Head, Chancellor of Lone Star College System
- Dr. Irishea Hilliard, Senior Pastor of New Light Church
- Judge Joe Stephens
- State Rep. Mary Ann Perez
d-mars.com remains committed to shining the spotlight on the servant-leadership and accomplishments of women who are making a positive impact locally, nationally, and globally. “Our honorees are women who have received opportunities because they create them, not afraid to go against the status quo. They understand that their position is more than a job or a career, but a calling for the advancement of other women and those their position serves,” says MR. D-MARS. “While we are inspired by them, prayerfully this award helps confirm that the work they have done is not in vain. These women make a difference, and we continue to expect great things from them.”
If you want to nominate a dynamic woman as a 2023 honoree who is making a positive impact, please visit www.Top30Women.com.
