Garamendi Honors 54 Women at Annual Women of the Year Awards

BENICIA, CA - Today, at his 12th annual Women of the Year event, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08) honored 54 women from California's 8th Congressional District who are leaders and visionaries in their communities. Each honoree has made a real difference in our community through public service, business, education, and the local economy.

"As a member of Congress, I pride myself on uplifting the outstanding constituents of our district. Every year, I'm honored to celebrate the remarkable women here in California's 8th District who make up the backbone of our community," Garamendi said.

"These women come from every part of our district and from diverse backgrounds. They work in many different fields, but each is united by the profound impact they have on our community and the people around them. It is truly an honor to recognize them."

"Their commitment and passion for service merit this recognition, and through this award, their contributions will be preserved and documented for generations in the official Congressional Record in Washington, D.C.," Garamendi said.

A video of the event can be found here.
A legislative update that was shared at the event is available here.

The 2025 Women of the Year Honorees are:

Contra Costa County:

Carolyn Wysinger (El Cerrito)
Cheryl Collier (Richmond)
Eguonor Onofeghara-Omoko (Bay Point)
Lakisha Mitchell-Keith (Richmond)
Lucinda Bazile (Hercules)
Marie Carayanis (El Sobrante)
Miriam Wong (Richmond)
Naomi Williams (Richmond)
Regina Whitney (Richmond)
Rennae Ross (Pittsburg)
Rita Xavier (San Pablo)
Sarah Wally (Richmond)
Sonia Bustamante (El Cerrito)
Tanya Jacobs (El Sobrante)
Tiffany Harris (Richmond)
Trina Jackson-Lincoln (Richmond)
Yvette Williams-Barr (Richmond)

Solano County:

Alize Johnson (Vallejo)
Andrea Sorce (Vallejo)
Annie Frias-Ramos (Vallejo)
Brittney Greer (Fairfield)
Callie Augustson (Fairfield)
Carol Abreu (Benicia)
Charmaine Gandy (Fairfield)
Delphine Metcalf-Foster (Vallejo)
Diane Power Zimmerman (Fairfield)
Dr. Latyna Young (Vallejo)
Dr. Nicola Parr (Fairfield)
Dr. Sheila McCabe (Fairfield)
Fatimah Hanif (Vallejo)
Gloria Malgapo (Vacaville)
Heather Henry (Fairfield)
Jana Modena (Fairfield)
Jennie Mojica (Vallejo)
Joy Bruno (Fairfield)
Judge Terrye Davis (Vallejo)
Kari Birdeye (Benicia)
Katherine Stokes (Fairfield)
Kim Castaneda (Vacaville)
Lisa Nelson Bonnington (Fairfield)
Brenda Strength (Fairfield)
Malaysia Gallon (Vallejo)
Marbeya Ellis (Vacaville)
Maria Stats (Suisun City)
Melissa Nickson (Fairfield)
Michele Myhand (Fairfield)
Rebecca Grasty (Suisun City)
Shelmae Turner (Fairfield)
Salud Asaeli (Fairfield)
Sriya Srinivasan (Fairfield)
Ny Vu (Fairfield)
Vilma Aquino (Vallejo)
Yajaira Rubio Machado (Vallejo)

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