Healthcare Lauds Rising Stars at the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association Woman of the Year Luncheon

FAIRFIELD, N.J., May 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --  Each year the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA) invites its Corporate Partners to designate one Rising Star. These Rising Stars are emerging and talented professionals in disciplines across the healthcare and life sciences industry. They are acknowledged by their employers for:

• Significant contributions to their organizations
• Exemplifying true leadership and serving as a role model for others
• Assisting those in subordinate or peer positions
• Dedication to the healthcare industry

Nearly 100 Rising Stars were honored at the HBA's 21st annual "Woman of the Year" (WOTY) Luncheon on Thursday, May 6, in New York City and simulcast to San Francisco. Awards for Woman of the Year, Honorable Mentor, and Star Volunteer were also presented at the luncheon. "The HBA Rising Stars are passionate, dedicated leaders representing the top talent in healthcare," said Susan Torroella, president of the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association and COO of MEDEX Global Group.  

Visit http://www.hbanet.org/Awards/Rising-Stars.aspx for a listing, photo and quote from a representative of each company that nominated a Rising Star.

About The HBA

The Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA; http://www.hbanet.org) is in its fourth decade as a global not-for-profit organization dedicated to furthering the advancement of women in healthcare worldwide.  With 15 chapters and affiliates throughout the U.S. and in Europe, the HBA is headquartered in New Jersey with offices in Philadelphia and Research Triangle Park.  The HBA provides educational opportunities for women and men to develop cutting-edge healthcare industry knowledge and leadership skills; recognizes outstanding women and men in the industry; provides opportunities for networking; creates greater visibility for women in the industry; fosters mentoring relationships and serves as a conduit and sponsor for research on career advancement issues.  HBA has over 5,600 individual members and over 120 Corporate Partners.

SOURCE Healthcare Businesswomen's Association

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