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For Immediate Release, Mar. 1, 2013
Prince William Living Announces Its “Influential Women”
Rebecca Vaughan-King Wins Inaugural Award Celebrating Inspiring Women
Prince William, VA: To celebrate Women’s History Month, Prince William Living, a lifestyle magazine celebrating the people and places of Prince William County and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park, invited its readers submit nominations for its inaugural “Influential Women Awards.” From nearly 30 entries, the magazine selected Rebecca Vaughan-King of Imagine as one of the five winners.
Readers were asked to share stories of local female leaders who inspired them through professional achievements, charitable works or an ability to improve every life they touch. The magazine received 28 entries; several women received multiple nominations. While the nominees varied greatly in age and profession, all shared a dedication to improving the world around them, said PW Living Publisher Rebecca Barnes.
“Selecting our winners was no easy task. We had so many truly inspirational women nominated. It makes you very proud to be part of greater Prince William,” said Barnes. “
Still, she said, five nominations rose to the top: Jane Beyer with Prince William County Government; Cathy Hailey with Woodbridge Senior High School; Dr. Alice Howard with National Coalition of Black Women; Sheila Mathis, CNM with Manassas Midwifery & Women’s Health Center and Rebecca Vaughan-King with Imagine.
“These women are each redefining boundaries, not only for themselves, but for others,” said Barnes. “Whether bringing about change from the inside, nurturing creative thinkers, increasing awareness of a deadly disease, empowering women in their healthcare choices or blazing career trails, each of our winners is giving of themselves to strengthen our community. Their influence is far-reaching and impactful.”
Rebecca Vaughan-King has held practically every role in sales and marketing, starting as a door-to-door salesperson (at age seven). Working in a wide range of industries – from beauty products to occupational respirators – Rebecca has established herself as a true force of nature. She also serves with a number of community organizations, including Chairperson for the Manassas Business Council, and Chairperson of the American Red Cross Volunteer Council in Greater Prince William.
The March issue of the magazine features a profile of each Influential Women Award winner as well as a list of nominees. It can be found in at distribution locations throughout greater Prince William (princewilliamliving.com/distribution) and online at pwliving.com, under “Features.” To learn more about the work being done by Vaughan-King through Imagine, visit www.imaginedc.net.
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About PW Living: Prince William Living is more than just a magazine. It’s the desire to celebrate the positive things in our community. To affect and inspire our neighbors to improve the quality of life here in Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park. At PWL, staff, contributors and advertisers stand behind its mission with both words and action, supporting not-for-profits, education, the arts, and workforce development. PWL encourages area residents to focus on local economics and buy local.
About Imagine: Imagine is an integrated marketing communications firm, headquartered in Manassas, Virginia with offices in Chicago and San Diego. Offering marketing strategy, graphic design, search engine optimization,
Programming and consulting in new media, Imagine specializes in complete campaigns for clients in the
Professional service industries. Please visit www.imaginedc.net for more information or contact Rebecca
Vaughan-King at rebecca@imaginedc.net.
