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WIM honors the memory of one of its inspirational founders, Charlotte Danstrom, through our Annual Awards Program. Ms. Danstrom re-entered the job market after raising three children. She began in an entry-level banking position and became a manager in three years. She then moved on to become the manager of promotional activities for Old Orchard Shopping Center. During that time, Ms. Danstrom participated in the Oakton Community College luncheons for women managers. These meetings created the idea for a support organization for women in management. Ms. Danstrom developed the WIM logo and its first brochure.
Ms. Danstrom was killed in a motorcycle accident in 1977. WIM continues to celebrate her life and the opportunities she envisioned by presenting the Chapter Women of Achievement and National Charlotte Danstrom awards.
The Women of Achievement Award provides recognition to members at both the Chapter and National levels. Awards are given in seven career categories; Academia, Corporate, Entrepreneur-Service, Entrepreneur-Product, Government, Licensed Professional, and Not-for-Profit based upon answers to questions set forth by the National Board of Women in Management. Candidates are judged by non-WIM members qualified via a recognized knowledge and understanding of the skills required to excel in the career category being judged.
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| 2009 National Charlotte Danstrom Recipients |
Dr. Payal Trivedi (NFV)-Licensed Professional, Dana Vierck (NFV)-Not-for-Profit,
Deb Domagalski (NFV)-Entrepreneur Service,
Barbara Daly (NWC)-Corporate & Denise Gaskell (McHenry)-Entrepreneur Product [L-R]
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Licensed Professional
Dr. Payal Trivedi – Northern Fox Valley Chapter
Dentist
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Not-For-Profit
Dana Vierck – Northern Fox Valley Chapter
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois, Fund Development Director - East Region
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Entrepreneur Service
Deb Domagalski – Northern Fox Valley
Cuisine Thyme, Owner & Chef
Debbie Domagalski is the chef and owner of Cuisine Thyme, Inc. Her specialty is customized catering solutions for clients. She brings gourmet to your home or office.
Debbie is a member of the United States Personal Chef Association where she has acquired the status of Certified Personal Chef. She has held several leadership position in her local chapter, where she has been a member for 5 years. She is also a member of the Network Exchange chapter of BNI, where she has held the office of VP, Event Coordinator and currently Secretary/Treasurer.
She resides in St. Charles with her husband Mark. When not working, Debbie enjoys canoeing, tennis and quilting.
Corporate
Barbara Daly - Near West Cook Chapter
Testa Produce, Inc., Quality Assurance Manager
Barbara Daly makes her home on the North side of Chicago where she has lived with her husband, an Executive Chef with Marriott Hotels, for the last six years. She is currently the Quality Assurance Manager With Testa Produce, Inc. and is the 2008-2010 president of the Near West Cook Chapter of WIM.
Barbara is a transplant of California with a Hotel and Restaurant Culinary Degree from San Francisco City College. Having been in the Hospitality business for over twenty five years working for several major hotel chains throughout her career, she is currently working on a major building project with Testa Produce, Inc. This project is the first of its kind in not only Illinois but North America. When completed in early 2010 it will be the first LEED Platinum Green refrigerated Facility in North America. She has developed relationships with several of Chicago’s homeless shelters as well as The Chicago Food Depository to help donate excess produce from her company.
Entrepreneur Product
Denise Gaskell - McHenry County Chapter
Gaskell Healthy Solutions, Owner
Denise Gaskell, owner of Gaskell Healthy Solutions, is committed to helping people achieve optimal health. She has been passionate about health and wellness for 20 years and has helped hundreds of people improve their health. Denise’s goal in her business is to lead a resourceful organization that inspires people to dream and achieve healthy, wealthy and educated lifestyles.
Denise attended her first WIM luncheon in 2004 after a friend invited her as a guest. Denise says she joined WIM after this first visit because of how wonderful everyone was treated. Denise has worked on the Hospitality Committee, Co-chaired the Programs for 2006-2007, is chairing the 2007-2008 Program Committee and has been elected for the 2008-2009 Presidency.
On a personal note, Denise has been married for 19 years to her husband, Chris. They have 4 children and live in McHenry.
