The YWCA of Palm Beach County is pleased to announce the three finalists for its 2010 Grace Hoadley Dodge Award: Chandra Bill, Sally Chester, and Kelly Fason.
Chandra Bill
The award is presented annually to a woman residing in Palm Beach County who has overcome adversity and in the process has not only empowered herself but also created opportunities for and led other women toward their own empowerment.
Chandra Bill, long-time local news anchor, is retiring from WPTV Channel 5 on May 28, 2010, after over twenty years on the air. The mother of two teenaged boys, she is very active in many local charities and her church.
Sally Chester, a registered nurse, is a full-time caregiver to a spinal cord
Sally Chester
injury patient, a passionate community volunteer, and a member of the board of directors of The Arc Palm Beach County, an agency serving developmentally disabled persons.
Kelly Fason is the co-founder and chief executive officer for Dress for Success Palm Beaches, an organization that provides women with free clothing to wear to interviews and jobs as well as networking and skills classes.
Kelly Fason
The award will be presented at the YWCA event “Tea and Tales” onJune 16, 2010, 3:00 p.m., at The Chesterfield Hotel, 363 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach. For more information, please contact the YWCA, 561-640-0050.
