The 2008 SEMA Speed Networking Breakfast, Powered by the SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN), was abuzz with activity and interest as close to 200 people met to honor two industry trailblazers — the winners of the coveted Athena and Woman of the Year awards. The 2008 Athena Award for outstanding contributions to women in the automotive aftermarket was presented to Competition Cams, and Lori LaCosse was named the 2008 SBN Woman of the Year. The SEMA Speed Networking Breakfast, Powered by SBN, reflects the growing diversity of our industry and is attended by men and women, industry leaders and SEMA personnel, as all recognize the valuable role women have played and continue to play in growing this dynamic market.
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| SBN Chairman, Kelli Colf of Eaton Detroit Spring, greets the crowd, accompanied by SBN Chair-Elect, Tammy Holland or Comp Cams. | Speech by SBN Chairman, Kelli Colf of Eaton Detroit Spring. | |
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| Speech by SBN Chairman, Kelli Colf of Eaton Detroit Spring. | A few words by SBN Chair-Elect, Tammy Holland or Comp Cams | |
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| Amy Faulk of Hypertech speaks about the SBN Woman of the Year award | Lori LaCosse is named the 2008 SBN Woman of the Year | |
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| Lori LaCosse accepts the 2008 SBN Woman of the Year award | Lori LaCosse accepts the 2008 SBN Woman of the Year award | |
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| Lori LaCosse accepts the 2008 SBN Woman of the Year award | Lori LaCosse accepts the 2008 SBN Woman of the Year award | |
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| Tammy Holland, Kelli Colf, Lori LaCosse & Amy Faulk | Tammy Holland, Kelli Colf, Lori LaCosse & Amy Faulk | |
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| SBN Immediate Past Chair/Advisor, Luanne Brown of eTool Developers, says a few words about the 2008 Athena Award | Ron Coleman and Scooter Brothers accept the 2008 Athena Award on behalf of Comp Cams | |
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| Ron Coleman and Scooter Brothers accept the 2008 Athena Award on behalf of Comp Cams | Ron Coleman of Comp Cams gives a thank you speech for the 2008 Athena Award | |
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| Ron Coleman of Comp Cams gives a thank you speech for the 2008 Athena Award | A few words from Scooter Brothers of Comp Cams | |
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| Luanne Brown, Tammy Holland, Ron Coleman, Kelli Colf & Scooter Brothers | Lauren Fix of Classic Tube begins the Networking | |
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| Lauren Fix of Classic Tube begins the Networking | Speed Networking | |
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| Speed Networking | Kelli Colf and Tammy Holland with Guest of Honor, Linda Vaughn | |
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| Linda Vaughn and Tammy Holland | Kelli Colf and Linda Vaughn | |
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| 2008 SBN Select Committee | Linda Vaughn signing autographs | |
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| Linda Vaughn signing autographs | Linda Vaughn signing autographs | |
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