10/10/2024
To kick off this lovely season, here is our favorite issue of the year: the women’s issue.
The HER awards are for Honoring, Empowering and Raising up remarkable women. This is my fourth time going through the HER process, which starts months in advance by reading through hundreds of community submissions.
This year’s honorees will leave you in awe. We feature women from all walks of life and career paths with one thing in common: They are making life in Oklahoma City better for others. The marvelous Shevaun Williams photographed the women, and the results are stunning!
Thank you to all of the people who took the time to submit a woman for consideration. We read every single entry, and we are so thankful for you and join you in admiring the women in your life.
We also have our powerhouse section Women who Move the City. Read all about the hard-working women in the 405 who lead our community through their entrepreneurial spirit and vitality.
HER 2024 Honorees:
Woman of the Year: Teresa Rose (), Executive Director, Communities Foundation of Oklahoma, Greater OKC Chamber Chair, Chairperson of MAPS 4
Citizens Advisory Board
Industry Leader: Ally Glavas () President at
Candor
Community Visionary: Dr. Jamie Polk (), OKCPS
Superintendent
Humanitarian: Marnie Taylor (), President and CEO of the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits Rising Star: Srijita Ghosh (), Venture Advisor at i2E
Medical Hero: Dr. Kaitlyn Kulesus (),
Anesthesiologist & Assistant Professor at OU College of Medicine
Catalyst: Mary Nhin (), Creator of Ninja Life Hacks and Co-founder of Nhinja Sushi
Publication: 405 Magazine ()
Photographer: Shevaun Williams ()
Writers: Evie Klopp Holzer () & Julie Partin ()
Gowns/Stylist: Bella Rose (), Petra
Simpson
Hair and Makeup: Marlo Haus’s (), Bekah (.goremakeup) & Haleigh ()
Accessories: BC Clark () & Feed Me Gems ()