Diamonds of Excellence
Kansas City, MissouriAmerican Business Women’s Association
Our mission is to bring together business women of diverse occupations and provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally, through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition.
Sharon, Deirdre, Cynthia and me
Barbara, Donna and Carolyn
Group picture for anniversary
Diamonds of Excellence
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American Business Women’s Association
Whether you are starting a new business, jump-starting a career, or searching for a job, the American Business Women’s Association is the place to be. Your membership in ABWA offers you a portfolio of benefits to fuel your personal and professional growth.
Enhance your business acumen in the Apex Campus, our exclusive online learning portal. Grow your professional network by attending ABWA’s National Women’s Leadership Conference. Stay current on business concepts and topics with your complimentary subscriptions to ABWA’s Women in Business® Magazine and Achieve Newsletters. And, save thousands of dollars on discounted business products and services!
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WOMEN LEADING THE WAY
Diamonds of Excellence Executive Board
Deirdre Francis
Chapter Founder/Treasurer
Sharon Butler
Chapter Advisor
Cynthia Bradford
Chapter President
CAROLYN WALKER
Chapter Secretary
Barbara WAlker
Chapter Vice-President
MEMBERS
2021 Woman of the Year — Barbara A. Walker
Barbara is definitely an example for Diamonds of Excellence Chapter Woman of the Year. As a 6 year member of Diamonds of Excellence, she is a leader par excellence. Barbara encourages others to believe in yourself. She encourages us to trust and search within ourselves to find the strength and hope for tomorrow. Barbara is a great team leader, willing to extend her hand of friendship to readily assist others. Barbara is: L - Leads with confidence; E - Encourages others to help achieve their goals; A - Analyzes situations and gives advice; D - Desires to be a role model for others; E - Earns the right to be the leader; R - Remains true to one's beliefs. Barbara's light shines in her daily living and she is truly a PHENOMENAL Diamond of Excellence. Congratulations Barbara !
2021 Woman of the Year -- Barbara Walker
Our SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS
Empowering Women through Educational Scholarships
Today’s scholarship recipients are tomorrow’s leaders. ABWA members have provided opportunities for women to achieve their personal and professional best by championing educational opportunities through the Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund (SBMEF). Since 1953, SBMEF has awarded almost 18 million dollars in scholarships to more than 17,000 women. To learn more about available scholarships, go to sbmef.org.
Latest News & Blog Posts
Latest News & Blog Posts
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26 Jun 2021
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24 Jun 2021
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Rules to Being a Really Lousy Leader by Mark Oristano
28 Apr 2021
Bad leaders have something over the good ones. Bad leaders have much better job security. Why? Simple. They run off a