Out on the Town: IAWF Honors Women in Arts, Business and Community

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The Iranian American Women Foundation (IAWF), which provides a platform for members to expand their personal and professional growth, hosted their inaugural celebration of achievements made by women of Iranian heritage during the Women of Influence Soiree held at the Beverly Hilton.  The memorable evening honored 15 powerhouse women who are making their mark in the areas of philanthropy, business, community service, arts, and science. 

Honoree, Nazie Eftekhary, Honoree, Bita Daryabari, Congressman Adam Schiff and founder of IAWF, Mariam Khosravani 
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Founder Mariam Khosravani, a philanthropist and development executive, founded IAWF in 2012 as a way to empower and inspire Iranian women of all ages and career paths.  “We wanted to bring our community under one roof to celebrate contributions of the Iranian American women to society,” says Khosravani. “Women usually shy away from receiving recognition for their accomplishments, and we were thrilled to put the spotlight on them and their work to make sure they received the recognition they deserve. It is very important.”

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Foundation 
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Foundation 

The influencial women continued to inspire by collectively wearing different hues of the ocean to represent the ocean of talent, creativity, intellect and beauty.  The 15 honorees and their categories included:  Arts: Sussan Deyhim; Law: Hon. Tamila Ipema; Literature & History (Historian and Women’s Rights Advocate): Nina Ansary; Banking: Avid Modjtabi, Bita Ardalan; Community Service: Shahrzad Ardalan  and Katy Saei; Fashion: Simin Taghdiri; Philanthropy: Bita Daryabari; Neda Nobari, Media: Parisa Khosravi & Homa Sarshar; International Affairs: Fatemeh Ziai; Business: Nazie Eftekhari, Shahpar Khaledi

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