2019 Influencer nominations now open

GULFPORT, MS — Previous honorees have included the most respected, accomplished women from across the Mississippi Gulf Coast – with careers that ranged from gospel music to veterinary medicine.

When the SUCCESS Women’s Conference returns for the fifth year from Sept. 19-21, the event once again will recognize the region’s Top Influencers – true “game-changers” who have impacted their communities through their talent and selfless dedication.

Nominations are now open for this year’s Top Influencers, who will be awarded during a breakfast at the conference on Friday, Sept. 20. Eighteen women will be selected, with one lifetime achievement honoree being named the Coast’s Most Influential Woman and an up-and-coming leader being recognized as a One-to-Watch Influencer.

Susan Hunt, former elementary school principal and Mardi Gras Museum board member, earned the Most Influential Woman distinction for 2018. Hunt, who has been called a “Biloxi institution,” has an extensive track record of community service and involvement – including advocacy for the early education program Excel by 5.

Jenny Levens — named one of Mississippi Business Journal’s Top 50 Under 40 among other accolades — was labeled the One to Watch last year. Among her charitable projects is the Long Beach Wheel Way, providing beach access to wheelchair-bound citizens and visitors.

The Top Influencer awards recognize women who:

• Demonstrate leadership and commitment to improving the community’s well-being.
• Have a sustained record of accomplishments and contributions.
• Are mentors or trusted advisors to colleagues as well as the next generation.
• Think outside the box to design and implement effective solutions.
• Have clout within their organization/community and demonstrate professional
  excellence.

To nominate a deserving candidate, visit https://successconference.info/top-influencers-awards/. Nominations close Monday, April 15. Congratulatory nominee packets will be emailed April 16-19, and packets are due back by Monday, May 6.

The SUCCESS Conference, which has sold out every year and has expanded from a two-day to a three-day experience, is the largest women’s conference in the state and attracted attendees from 12 states last year. This transformational event inspires, empowers, connects and recharges professional women. The theme for 2019 is “It’s Your Turn” – inviting attendees to be bold in changing their lives.

Tickets will not go on sale until May, but those who are interested can join the waitlist to be notified first when tickets sales start. The conference has sold out each of the past four years.

For more information, visit successconference.info or email successwomensconference@gmail.com.