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The third annual Topeka AWC Headliner Awards will recognize communications professionals who have made a significant contribution to a non-profit, for-profit or media organization in 2011. Headliner honorees will be recognized at an awards luncheon on March 7, 2012. Proceeds from the luncheon will be used for college scholarships for students in the communications field, professional development, and community investment projects. 

To view a list of last year's Headliner Winners, click here.

Headliner Luncheon

March 7, 2012
Ramada Hotel & Convention Center
Doors Open: 11:30 am
Lunch & Program: 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Ticket Cost: $35 each (includes plated meal, networking, awards program, and keynote speaker)
Program includes: honoring the Top Ten 2012 Headliner Award nominees, the 2012 Headliner Award winners, and the 2012-2013 Topeka AWC Washburn University scholarship winner along with a keynote speaker.  

Menu:  Classic Caesar Salad, Stuffed Chicken Breast w/ Garlic, Mushrooms and Spinach, Topped with a creamy bechamel sauce, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and petite green beans, Strawberry Mousse Tart and Chocolate Mousse Tart for dessert.  Vegetarian option: vegetable lasagna.

Reservations must be made by Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 5 pm.

To download a registration form, click here.

Top 10 Nominees for 2012

Rio Cervantes-Reed, seveneightfive designs
Tara Dimick, E Squared Communications/TK Magazine
Jessica Kellner, Natural Home & Garden, Odgen Publications
Angie Marquart, jones huyett Partners
Jami Nichols, Valeo Behavioral Health Care
Kelly Pierce, Advisors Excel
Kari Presley, Kearney & Associates, Inc.
Morgan Schaeffer, Kansas Family Partnership
Julie Smrha, Easter Seals Capper Foundation
Lauren Tice, Speak, Ink LLC 

Keynote Topic:  Cynthia Stotlar will share some of the secrets of success from 15 authors in the book Speaking of Success that include Stephen R. Covey, Ken Blanchard, and Jack Canfield.

Do you want to:
*unlock your potential?
*turn your life around?
*remove mental blocks to success?
*be the success you were meant to be?

If the answer is yes to any of these, you will enjoy this presentation. Cynthia will share a few of their other authors' insights as well as her own as she is one of the authors included!

Bring $5 for the normally priced $19.95 book and go home with all 15 authors for your reading pleasure. The money will be donated to the Topeka Art Guild.

Speaker Bio: Cynthia helped clients improve their bottom line with a mix of high value consulting and training services while with Creative Business Solutions, a Topeka-based HR consulting company she founded. Numerous companies have benefited from her approach and thousands of participants have attended her dynamic presentations full of fun and practical ideas.

Prior to founding Creative Business Solutions, Cynthia worked for large organizations in human resources, quality improvement, operations and training. With a Masters in Adult Education, Cynthia is certified as a Senior Professional of Human Resources. Cynthia has co-authored three books: Speaking of Success, Power Tool for Success and Career Compass for Woman plus countless articles. Her newest book hits the stores this spring and is entitled: A Caregiver’s Companion Spiritual Support for the Stressed-Out Soul.

After selling CBS, Cynthia now works at UMKC as their Talent Manager and is an artist in her spare time. You will see her work exhibited around town at the Topeka Art Guild, Warehouse 414, The Classic Bean, NexLynx and more.