Location: The Houstonian Hotel

The Top 30 Influential Women of Houston Awards Gala recently held at the Houstonian Hotel was packed with powerhouse movers and shakers of Houston! This awards gala recognized and celebrates the diverse group of women in Houston who encompass tenacity, discipline and diligence. Awardees have broken barriers in their respective fields and left an indelible mark on the face of Houston. The Top 30 influential directory features influential female leaders in the various industries and communities they serve. Doctors, TV hosts, CEO’s, state senators and representatives, artists, etc!

The evening included a special appearance by Mayor Sylvester Turner and Honorary Co-Chairs April Day and Carlecia Wright. Icon Honorees were Cynthia Cisneros, Shauna Clark, Deborah Duncan, Judge Vanessa Gilmore, Carrin Patman, Ann Stern, Rep. Senfronia Thompson and Dawn Ullrich.

Honorees included Juuhi Ahuja, Dr. Margaret Allen, Johnte Archer, Karina Barbieri, Lea Bogle, Carol Brace, Twila Carter, Dr. LaQuita Carter, Dr. Jackie Cobbin, Tamar Davis, Cheryl Duncan, Diane Englet, Diedra Fontaine, Karina Gonzalez, LaTreace Harrison, Dr. Karen Hill, Carmeta Hunte-Larkin, Antoinette Jackson, Ige Johnson, Torsha Johnson, Courtney Johnson Rose, Carla Kuaiwa, Monica Lewis, Paula McHam, Regina Mellinger, Cydonii Miles, Mary Moreland, Dr. Anhlan Nguyen, Delesa O’Dell-Thomas, Kimberly Gee Stith, Nicole Streeter, Kristin Tassin, Kelley Taylor, Rep. Shawn Thierry, Barbara Vilutis, Dr. Cynthia Wilson and Mary Young.

Photos/Assistance by Amber Fierman