Where would we be if we didn’t have social media telling us when it’s National Cereal Day, National Random Acts of Kindness Week, or National Margarita Day. (That last one’s pretty important, though.) And so is this: Women’s History Month. FunCity Stuff is partnering up with Working Women of DFW to spotlight someone special who could use a FABULOUS night out!
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You all probably know some pretty cool women, right? Hard-working, nurturing or funny or rocking general bad-assery. Caring, strong, dedicated, patient, kind or with amazing taste in shoes, spurs, or whatever. Check this handy list to see if she koala-fies.
- Your daughter has been caught mopping a floor spill with a tea towel on her right foot, and using her left hand to keep her toddler from stage diving off the porch as she walks you through how to use Siri AGAIN.
- Your grandmother. She has an enviable skydiving habit and you know you want that mad life. Butter her up with free booze.
- Your sister has battled cancer, road-rage drivers, muggers, an ex, a cable bill or a school board WITH STYLE.
- Your neighbor who quietly volunteers at every.single.thing and seems to have no idea how much your block appreciates her.
- Your girlfriend or wife loves to watch (or play) sports and drink beer and this is a great way to seem like a towering hero who loves her madly.
Here’s your chance to take that special person to the NCAA Women’s Regional Finals at American Airlines Center on Monday, March 28, including VIP entry, open bar (wine/beer) and appetizers at the Old No. 7 Club before the game!
So it’s easy, and by nominating your favorite female, you win, too! Leave us a comment here with the following info: Tell us the first name of the person you are nominating and a story or reasons why you think she is a BALLER of a gal. (See what I did there? Yeah, sorry, I’m too old for “lingo.”) We will choose a winner on March 21 and notify the winner by email and announce it here. Simple, right? Sincere, silly or sappy – we’ll accept it all as an entry.
About Working Women of Dallas-Fort Worth
Working Women of Dallas-Fort Worth is a community where women can be each other’s best ambassadors. We’ve tossed out the stuffy rules of membership organizations and broken the same-location-second-Tuesday mold. Our events are all over DFW, and women of all career levels and industries are welcomed. We are about making connections, motivating and inspiring women and having a whole lot of fun together along the way!
Plus, you’ll get to party with Renee and I – we’ll be there rubbing elbows like a #girlboss. All four of you reading this are scrambling to enter now, right? Hope your using your Women’s History Month wisely, folks. Enter now!
Read More Details about This Contest and Event Here
This event takes place on Monday, March 28, 2016, the day after Easter. Winners will be notified mid-day on March 21, 2016.
You can enter as many as five women IN SEPARATE COMMENTS. Each comment should be at least 20 words to describe your nominee. There will only be two people chosen – the nominator and nominee – for the event. Winners agree to have their first names and comment used for promotional purposes.
We reserve the right to delete offensive comments or replies to comments.
The winners will receive instructions on getting to the AAC, and where to enter for VIP access. Travel to, and lot or valet parking at the AAC is self-pay. At this time, we don’t know who will be playing in the tournament, but we will update as we get closer to the date.
Networking begins in the Old No. 7 Club inside the AAC at 6:30 pm. Game starts at 8:00 pm and there will be no Club access for refreshments after that point. Open bar includes beer and wine but liquor is self-pay. Seats are in Section 102. Casual business dress is requested but not required; the networking event inside the Club is fairly casual and unstructured, but you will be greeted. The nominated winner will receive a year-long membership to WWofDFW if you so choose ($150 value), but you are NOT obligated to become a member, and there will be no hard sell at this event. To register for the networking event, you will have to provide your name and email and will receive e-newsletter updates.
More details may be added or changed at any time. Feel free to write [email protected] for any questions!
I’d like to nominate Larissa Hair. Larissa is such an inspiration to me because she has worked her tail off building her career here in Dallas, and most recently bought her very own home. But that’s not the biggest reason I find her to be phenomenal. I find her to be phenomenal because she is one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. Larissa befriended me without question, eager to grow a friendship with this girl she’d never met. The world needs more Larissas!
Thank you for your nomination of Larissa, Sarah! Good luck!
Here’s to all the women that let me date them. Weeeeeee!
Well, that’s one way to be grateful. 🙂 Thanks for coming by!
Women are FABULOUS and deserve a little attention! Great contest!
They are, aren’t they, April. I’m glad March is Women’s History Month so that we can take a step back and see how far we’ve truly come. Thank you for stopping by!
I would like to nominate Sydney B. Sydney has survived a breakup, moving to a new city and a couple of rounds of layoffs. Now she’s facing some fairly brutal back surgery and a long recovery. In the meantime she’s rescued a couple of mutts and got herself into a solid job situation made new friends and a new life. I know she’ll get through this difficult surgery with flying colors.
Two nominations! These women in your life sure are lucky to have you as a friend. Thank you for taking part in this giveaway! Please check out our sponsor Working Women of DFW
I would like to nominate Christy Funke. She is an incredible, smart woman who makes her own opportunities. She approaches everything she does with smarts and a whirlwind of positive energy. She is a excellent business woman who can tame the most hardcore ‘traditional’ gentleman and just happens to be a fantastic mom all at the same time.
Positive energy can be hard to come by, can’t it? I love that in people, too. She will love this chance to get out and about if her name is chosen.
My nomination is Karen, the single hardest-working person I’ve ever met in my life. She is tireless, and has basically created a new division within her company – all while remaining Mom, wife, and her family rock. Her sisters, her friends, her Mother, even her Dad – they all rely on Karen for advice, help, counsel, and support – her biggest challenge is saying “no,” and I worry that she’ll never truly know how singular and special she is to everyone she meets.
All said, her greatest joy is her “boys” – two sons, a husband, even a male dog. We’re not sure who is taking care of who, but we know who we love the most.
As an added benefit, if there’s one person you want next to you in a dark alley, she’s a Momma Bear of the highest order!
I would like to nominate my asst. At work. She is always there professionally and personally for her friends family and coworkers. Her name is Jessica.
Hi, Christi! Jessica sounds like she is making a difference in your life! Thank you for stopping by to nominate her. 🙂
I nominate my daughter Christi Reis. She is a hardworking mom of two boys and yet she gives time and consideration to those working for her, and for those around her. Recently she and a friend made “handbags” for needy ladies using gently used handbags filled with needs and treats for those less fortunate. She touches me with her kind heart.
Mamaw!! Thank you for nominating Christi! It’s great to see you here and I appreciate you taking the time to nominate her. I bet she would have fun at the championship. Love you. 🙂
I nominate my amazing wife, Karen. She is the single most dedicated and hard-working individual I’ve ever encountered, and sets a bar for performance that cannot be matched. Her biggest fault is her inability to say “no” – she takes on the challenges and needs of her family, her friends, her parents, her siblings, her direct reports, and her high-maintenance husband 🙂
She has a heart of an underdog and gives back to those in need whenever she can, including mission work with orphans in Guatemala. I’m continually amazed at what she accomplishes, and blessed that she’s my partner.
John, I love how you nominated Karen twice. She’s a lucky gal and indeed, it sounds like you’re a lucky husband! Thank you!
I would like to nominate a lady who is kind, considerate, smart, hard-working, fun, and incredible. A financial training quality manager who genuinely cares for her team and customer. A Mavericks and Rangers fan who is knowledgable and passionate about the game. A woman who loves her family and friends dearly, Jamie Jackson Vesta.
Deborah, I know you and I know Jamie, and I couldn’t agree more! Thank you so much for nominating her!!
I would like to nominate Glenda Cantu who juggles her full time career with the opening, promotion and merchandising of her store, Sue’s Upscale Resale, a women’s resale boutique.
This is great, Ron. Running her own business is a 24/7 job! Thank you for entering Glenda!
Ron, your name was chosen! Congratulations! We are waiting to hear back from you – let us know if you will be claiming this giveaway package by EOD Wed March 23. Please check your email.
I nominate Drew Barrymore…this is Make-a-Wish, right?
Seriously, I nominate Amanda…as she’s had irreflexively (new word) more impact on my life than she might know. Her early naive curiosity and later strong will bucked my resolve and helped unshackle me from religious and social norms of society allowing me to seek and define a better moral model.
A person I’m proud to call my daughter…
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I would like to nominate my mom, Jennifer Southern. She is a single mom, owns her own business and homeschooling me at the same time. We just moved from California to Texas and she really is my best friend and I am super thankful for her.
It’s too bad that this organization is a rip-off! I paid dues to the organization in March (same month as this contest) and learned in April (only after I inquired) that the organization was folding. I was told I would receive a refund for dues and an event registration fee for an April event that was later cancelled. Well, it’s two months later and I still have yet to receive a refund. I hope no one else fell into the same situation. How disappointing! I was looking to join a network of working women only to be ripped off.