2024 Women of Influence Honorees Announced by Columbia Regional Business Report

News has emerged from Columbia, SC, that the Columbia Regional Business Report has unveiled the long-awaited honorees for its 2024 Women of Influence awards. The awards are aimed at recognizing and celebrating the significant accomplishments, leadership prowess, resilience, and innovative progress of women across various industry segments, including business, entrepreneurship, education, public service, and community engagement.

Recognizing the Influence and Impact of Women

The Women of Influence Awards are an exceptional showcase of dynamic women leaders who have not only broken barriers in their respective fields but have also made an indelible impact on their communities and beyond. These leaders will be honored at a special luncheon event slated to occur on July 24, at the renowned Columbia Marriott Downtown. Additionally, their profiles and accomplishments will also be highlighted in a special section of the Columbia Regional Business Report and made available online.

The Venerated 2024 Honorees

Among the honorees, a few notable women stand out for their remarkable contributions and achievements:

Henri Baskins, the Executive Vice President at Columbia Chamber; Emilie Blanchard, the Owner of the nutritious food and wellness platform, Tasty as Fit; to Tanisha Brown, Artist Development Director at the South Carolina Arts Commission; and Heather Eason, founder, president and CEO of Select Power Systems – the list boasts a diverse representation of impactful women leaders.

Other Honorable Mentions

Living up to the promise of recognizing accomplishment across a myriad of industries, the honoree list further includes outstanding women such as Monica Haddock, who is the Vice President of Operations at Midlands Housing Alliance, and Hannah Stetson, a shareholder at Turner Padget.

Arguably, one of the standout honorees is Devine Street’s Lauren Truslow. She is a visionary founder and current CEO of the fitness brand barre3 Columbia and barre3 Lake Murray as well as a successful founder and the lead for The Plan by Lauren Truslow.

Optimism for South Carolina Women in Leadership Roles

The Women of Influence 2024 clearly sums up the strides women have taken in establishing their mark in leadership roles within South Carolina. Reflecting the state’s overall dynamism and vibrant business environment, the award profiles women leading companies, institutions, and notable causes within the community — a vibrant testament to the central roles women are playing in shaping the future of South Carolina.

The recognition program not only celebrates these individual accomplishments and impacts, but it also plays a broader role in building awareness about the potential and power of women in leadership – a real win for diversity, equality, and overall societal progress.

Looking forward to the Awards Luncheon

The luncheon event slated for July 24 promises to be an occasion of celebration, recognition, and most importantly, inspiration — sprucing remarkable success stories that can instill a sense of determination and courage in aspiring future leaders.

Registration for the luncheon event is now open. To register, and to learn more about each of the 2024 honorees, viewers are encouraged to visit the official Columbia Regional Business Report website.