PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — In recognition of women making an impact in the Philadelphia area, KYW Newsradio hosted the ninth annual Women's Achievement Awards at the Loews Hotel in Center City Philadelphia on the evening of June 28, 2018, highlighting five rising stars: Rachel Heath, Melany Bustillos, Emily Martin, Lauren Miller, and Ebony Wortham.
Susan Quigley with West Chester-based QVC, a sponsor, said that lifting women up was the goal of the evening. "We wanted to really highlight our focus around women entrepreneurs. Their stories of grit and determination is inspiring to all of us."
KYW Newsradio's Carole MacKenzie emceed the event, and Lilly Pulitzer CEO Michelle Kelly gave the keynote address.
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