PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 16, 2015

MPWA celebrating 29 years and over $160,000 awarded in G.R.E.A.T. Scholarships.

The Metro-Birmingham Professional Women’s Association (MPWA) will host its annual “Getting Ready for Excellence I America Today” (G.R.E.A.T) Scholarship Awards Luncheon and Fashion Show Saturday, June 6, 2015, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., at The Harbert Center, 2019 4th Av N, Birmingham, AL.

MPWA, a 501c (3) non-profit Association was founded in 1985 by Shirley Sanders-Ginwright. MPWA’s goals and purposes are: recognize achievements of young persons in the Birmingham area through awards and scholarships; provide service to the community through worships, seminars, and special projects; serve as role models; join forces with other organizations through networking; and to increase personal knowledge and professionalism of its members.

Annually six students are chosen for the G.R.E.A.T. Scholarship Award. Judges for the 2015 Award selections are: Ms. Tracie Allen, Teacher, Birmingham City Schools; Mrs. Arlene Bulger, Retired UAB Research Laboratory; Ms. Bettie Davis, Ass’t Branch Manager, BBVA Compass; Mrs. Malinda White, Director of Christian Education, Faith Chapel; Mrs. Rhonda Coman-Shaheed, Teacher, Phillips Academy, Birmingham City School; Mrs. Gloria Meadows, Retired, Birmingham City School.

Tickets are $30.00 and will include lunch, door prizes, a grand door prize, fashion show, vendors and awarding of the 2015 G.R.E.A.T Scholarship Award to six deserving high school graduates.

For additional information, Please contact Mrs. Shirley Sanders-Ginwright (MPWA President) at (205) 934-5171, Mrs. Barbara J. Davis-Hicks (MPWA 1st Vice President) at (205) 744-4325, Mrs. Linda Pullum-Johnson (MPWA Financial Officer) at (205) 664-2636, Mrs. Shannon Eady (MPWA Assistant Financial Office) at (205) 919-5777, Ms. Vivian King (MPWA Publicity Chairperson) at (205) 520-1363.

Thank you,

Ms. Vivian King, MPWA Publicity Chairperson