LOS ANGELES – In the first of many annual events to come, Assemblymember Curren Price honored fifty-one outstanding women in the fifty- first Assembly District over the Mother's Day weekend at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.

Assemblymember Price explained, at the First Annual Sheroes Tribute, that a “Shero” is a woman who has demonstrated leadership, pride, volunteerism and commitment to her community in a manner that represents a positive role model for others to use as a standard for success. Women of all ages, ethnicities, and experiences were honored.

"Each of the honorees has made significant contributions to the quality of life in our community," said Price. "Their accomplishments cover a wide range of areas, including education, health, religion, public safety, real estate, and public service."

The event was hosted by Michaela Pereira of KTLA Channel 5 Morning News, who introduced each Shero and read a brief bio of their accomplishments. To commemorate the occasion, honorees were presented with a certificate from the California State Assembly, a long-stemmed rose, and a gift bag from event sponsors. Father Robert B. Lawton, President at Loyola Marymount University, welcomed a room filled to capacity with honorees and guests to the university. Those in attendance enjoyed light refreshments of skewered chicken, crab cakes, cheeses and fresh fruit. Musical entertainment, before and during the event, was provided by harpist Ellen Walls.

The Shero Honorees, in alphabetical order, were: Glenda K. Alvarado, Vickie Banks, Ethel Barnes, Juanita Brown, Joy Brown-Price, Jesse Carrera, Tasha Cerda, Verdia Daniels, Pam DeArmas, Rebecca DeHaven, Sister Margaret Dolan, Wendy Donell, Charmaine Doty, Liz Dreisbach, Mary Agnes Erlandson, Laurie Ferro, Monique Flores, Paulette Francis, Juanita Franklin, Gladyis Funderburk, Cyndi Hench, Lois Hill Hale, Eva F. Holmes, Joyce Holt, Yvonne Horton, Kim Jarquez, Minister Pat Jones, Maisha N. Jones,  Kelly Kane, Lynn Kataoka, Beverly A. King, Marshae Kinney, Chandra Livingston, Nancy Marthens, Dorothy Mc Key, Louise McGee, Eileen Powers, Joan Quintana, Pam Rector, Nan Schneider, Lorene Shaw, Liz Shaw Stabler, Maria Smietan, Francis Stronks, Sandra Suarez, Rosa Tapia, Mary Taylor, Linda B. Thompson, Nancy Ward, Jean Williams, and Joyce Kathryn Wise.

The honorees were nominated by neighbors, friends, co-workers or family members, and had to reside within the 51st Assembly District. They are each outstanding in their devotion towards improving conditions in the lives of others. If you would like to nominate a Shero from your community for the Second Annual Shero Tribute, please contact Assemblymember Price’s district office at: (310) 412-6400.

Assemblymember Curren Price serves the 51st Assembly District, which includes Inglewood, Hawthorne, Gardena, Playa Vista, Westchester, Lawndale, West Athens, Lennox, Alondra Park, West Compton, Del Aire, and Willowbrook, as well as portions of the unincorporated area of Ladera.