The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC) celebrated the winners of the 2023 North Fulton Businesswomen of Excellence Awards at the Women INfluencing Business Annual Luncheon on Tuesday, March 28. The awards are given annually to women who demonstrate vision by bringing innovative ideas into action in both the workplace and community.
The 2023 Businesswomen of Excellence Award Winners:
Woman of Excellence – Living Legacy
The Living Legacy award was presented to Freda Hardage, Community Liaison for Northside Hospital. Hardage has been a successful presence in Johns Creek for many years. Her accomplishments through service projects, community leadership, and her 41-year career at Northside Hospital have reached throughout the region. For the past 21 years, Hardage managed the Alpharetta Campus for Northside Hospital’s outpatient services. As former Director, Foundation Services and Alpharetta Medical Campus, she oversaw the hospital’s philanthropy and community initiatives as well as managed the Alpharetta campus. She continues to set the tone for giving back with her involvement in the community, serving on the boards of MARTA, The Drake House, and the Greater North Fulton Chamber.
Woman of Excellence – Rising Star Award
The Rising Star award was presented to Toseima Jiles, owner and founder of CAI Business Group. Jiles’ business, CAI Business Group, collaborates with company leaders to host workshops that help increase profits for businesses through performing arts. In addition to growing her creative business, Toseima serves as a Chamber diplomat, a television network owner, producer, blog writer, author, and multiple other roles in the community. She is passionate about her volunteer work with Revved Up Kids, Atlanta Workshop Players, Dance FX, Eagles Nest Church, North Point Church, and several other organizations.
Woman of Excellence – Nonprofit
The Woman of Excellence – Nonprofit award was presented to Karen Cashion, President and…
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