Raleigh, N.C. – April 27, 2009 – Kay Murphy, Lissa Dailey and Sandra Moonert, all of Raleigh, have been recognized as finalists in the inaugural ‘Women Who Lead’ Awards program conducted by the EWGA (Executive Women’s Golf Association) to recognize outstanding achievement of EWGA chapter volunteer leaders.Introduced in 2008, the EWGA ‘Women Who Lead’ Awards are designed to recognize outstanding performance and outstanding results among EWGA chapter volunteer leaders in 10 distinct categories. From 268 nominations, finalists were selected from leaders across the association, which was then followed by the naming of 10 winners.Murphy was recognized in the Overall Leadership category, designed for elected officers – a woman who made a particular difference in the leadership and direction of the Chapter.Dailey was recognized in the Change Agent category, for any member of the board who took the lead in making a needed and perhaps challenging change in the operations/activities of the Chapter.Moonert was recognized in the Community Impact category, for any board member who led an activity or activities that made a difference in the community and gained exposure for EWGA. “The EWGA ‘Women Who Lead’ Awards are all about recognizing women who challenge themselves to be the best volunteers,” says Connie Tench, president of the EWGA Raleigh-Triangle Chapter. “We are proud that these dedicated women were recognized as finalists and greatly appreciate their outstanding volunteer leadership that is so important for the success of our Chapter.”The 10 winners in 10 categories were honored during the 2009 EWGA “Dare to Lead, Dare to Grow” Conference at the JW Marriott Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, Calif. held in February. Each received a commemorative award and was entered in a drawing to win one of the three playing spots with LPGA major winner Sherri Steinhauer, the Honorary Chair of the 2008 ‘Women Who Lead’ Awards program.About EWGA Raleigh-Triangle:The EWGA, a not-for-profit 501(c) (6) organization with 19,000 members in North America and over 150 in the Raleigh-Triangle-Sandhills area, is the leading force in promoting golf for women. Staffed entirely by volunteers, the local chapter offers leadership development opportunities to professional women in all walks of business. EWGA members are available to speak on the subject of “Golf for Business and Life” to local civic groups and professional organizations. For more information, visit http://www.ewga-raleigh.net.About the EWGAThe EWGA (Executive Women’s Golf Association) offers an abundance of golf and social activities for players of every ability level and an ideal environment for networking with other career-oriented women throughout the country. A welcoming environment, golf education and player development, and organized play programs are part of the many benefits of EWGA membership.Since its founding in 1991, the EWGA has enriched the lives of more than 100,000 women connecting them to learn, play, and enjoy golf for business and fun. This not-for-profit association delivers a wide range of golf, social and networking activities for new and experienced golfers at over 125 local chapters throughout the United States and international chapters in Canada and France, each run by volunteer leaders.The EWGA is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. For more information about the EWGA and its membership, visit http://www.ewga.com.

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