Lynwood To Honor ‘Women Who Make a Difference’

This evening, March 29, a dozen women will be recognized as, “Women Who Make a Difference,” by local dignitaries in Lynwood’s Bateman Hall’s Grand Auditorium at 5:00 p.m. The women were chosen by a panel of four judges, who read through the 500 nomination essays authored by students of the Lynwood Unified School District (LUSD).

“In the essays students were to explain why and how the woman inspired them or whose work had a particular meaning to them,” said Marisela Santana, Public Information Officer for the city of Lynwood, in a statement.

Students from grades 1 to 12 took part in the contest and a winner was picked from each grade level.

“Ten students wrote about actual women in their lives,” said Santana. “Two winning essays were about First Lady Michelle Obama, and one winning essay was about Erin Pizzey, family care activist and best-selling novelist.”

The names of the remaining 10 women have not been released.

Of the 12 women selected by the judges, one has been chosen as the grand prizewinner. This winner, which has only been described as a “grandmother,” is to be informed about this special award during this evening’s ceremony.

The grand prize winner is to be awarded with several extra awards, such as a certificate of recognition from Congresswoman Janice Hahn’s (D-44^th District) office, four tickets to see the Los Angeles Dodgers, as well as gift from Consolidated Disposal Service, the event’s main sponsor.

This event was initiated by by Lynwood councilmemebrs Maria Santillan-Beas and Aide Castro, with the support of Mayor Sal Alatorre, Mayor Pro-Tem Ramon Rodriguez and councilmember Jim Morton. LUSD officials were also recruited to help with the organizing of the essay contest.

Congresswoman Hahn is to be the event’s Guest of Honor. Assemblymen Anthony Rendon (D-63^rd District) and Isadore Hall III (D-64^th District) are also expected to be at the dinner. 

A Keynote Address by Jennifer Ramos, a professional with experience in private and public leadership roles in the human resources sector, is also planned for the evening.

Admission to this event is by invitation only.

The Women’s History Month Recognition Dinner and Awards Ceremony is scheduled to go from 5 to 7 p.m. in Bateman Hall’s Grand Auditorium, located at 11331 Ernestine Ave. in Lynwood.  

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