IWEC Foundation

SAVE THE DATE…VISIONARY AWARDS 2025 WASHINGTON, DC

Nomination Deadline: Sept. 30, 2024 | Application Deadline: Oct. 31, 2024

Professional Excellence Awards
The PCMA Foundation annually recognizes exceptional individuals across the business events industry and their significant contributions to the industry. This year, we will be introducing the recognition of teams in several of our Professional Excellence Awards categories. Nominations are now open.

Award Categories
Impact Award – *NEW* Team, Individual or Group (previously the Community Advocate of the Year)
Outstanding Service to a Chapter or Region
Business Events Strategist of the Year
Business Events Supplier of the Year
Groundbreaker Award
Experience Design of the Year – *NEW* Team or Individual (Previously the Event Designer of the Year)
Digital Experience Strategist of the Year – *NEW* Team or Individual

Congratulations to Teresa Perales Fernandez on her historic achievement!

The International Women’s Entrepreneurial Challenge (IWEC) board members https://www.iwecfoundation.org/about/board-of-directors/ Ibukun Awosika, Harjinder Kaur, Pooja Chandra Pama, Sunita Bajaj, Maria Puig, Mar Santana Rollan, Fernando Hernandez, Wendy Shen, Gabriela Fiorini, Anni Wilhelmi, and Lori Epstein—along with Legacy Members U.S. Ambassador Ruth A. Davis(Ret.), Adela Subirana, Carmen Castillo, and Nancy Ploeger, as well as IWEC awardees, are thrilled to honor Teresa Perales Fernandez for her historic achievement at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Teresa has demonstrated exceptional talent by winning the bronze medal in the 50m backstroke, marking her seventh consecutive medal. This outstanding feat brings her total Paralympic medal count to an impressive 28, making her the most decorated female swimmer in history and placing her alongside the legendary Olympian, Michael Phelps.

Notably, Teresa Perales served as a motivational speaker and honoree at IWEC’s 2022 annual conference, inspiring many with her story.

IWEC Co-Vice Chair Pooja Chandra Pama shares, “Teresa Perales is a shining example of the incredible strength that comes from perseverance and passion. As an athlete who has triumphed over substantial physical challenges, her inspiring journey as a competitor, entrepreneur, and advocate powerfully illustrates that with dedication and resilience, we can overcome any obstacle and reach new heights. We are truly honored to have her in the IWEC community.”

We extend our warmest congratulations to Teresa Perales Fernandez on this remarkable achievement!

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