HAC Women Celebrating Women

07/29/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Holly Pritchard and Angela Moore for pouring your hearts into every detail of the décor for our Women Celebrating Women.

Can we just take a moment to appreciate it all? The beautiful tablecloths, the creative silverware bouquets, the cups, the plates, the gorgeous flowers…every single detail was thoughtfully planned and executed to perfection. It created such a warm, elegant, and welcoming atmosphere for everyone who attended.

Your creativity, dedication, and countless hours of hard work did not go unnoticed. Thank you for helping make the afternoon so beautiful and memorable. We appreciate you both more than words can say!

07/29/2026

A special THANK YOU to Double Batch Bakery for creating the most beautiful custom ABWA-branded cookies for our Women Celebrating Women Howdy Reception! They were absolutely perfect and such a delicious addition to the event. Every detail was on point!

If you're looking for custom cookies that are as beautiful as they are delicious, be sure to follow Double Batch Bakery and keep Brittany in mind for your next celebration or special event.

Thank you, Brittany, for sharing your incredible talent with us. We appreciate you! 🍪

✨Behind every successful business is someone who chose to keep going.✨

I’m so thankful to the American Business Women’s Association for trusting me to create these cookies for your event. As a small business owner, opportunities like this mean so much more than an order—they’re reminders that community, encouragement, and believing in one another are what help businesses thrive.👏🏼

Thank you for creating a space where women can grow, lead, and inspire. I hope each cookie was a small reminder to enjoy the sweetness of how far you’ve all come.💛

Here’s to strong women, stronger businesses, and the communities that make both possible. 🤍💪🏼

07/29/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible Howdy Reception Sponsors — Holly Pritchard Mahurin with HAP Insurance Agency and Tina Brown Duncan with Twinz Co. Marketing — for hosting a spectacular kickoff to Women Celebrating Women at the beautiful De Baca Steakhouse!

From the delicious food and specialty drinks to the beautiful cookies and every thoughtful detail, the evening was absolutely perfect. Your generosity, hospitality, and commitment to making this event so special created a warm and memorable welcome for everyone who attended.

Thank you for helping us start the weekend with such style, friendship, and celebration. We appreciate you both more than words can say! 💛✨

07/29/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who participated in this year's Women Celebrating Women Luncheon! 💛

A very special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Visit College Station, for believing in this event and helping us celebrate extraordinary women in our community.

Thank you to the Houston Area Council and our host leagues, Leading Women Express Network and Bryan-College Station Charter Chapter, for making this event such a success.

To my amazing team—Holly Pritchard, Nicole Becka, and Angela Moore—thank you for your countless hours, dedication, and servant hearts. I couldn't have done it without you!

Thank you to everyone who generously donated our incredible auction baskets and to all who participated in helping us raise funds that will continue to make a difference.

And, of course, congratulations once again to our inspiring Top Ten Candidates, Women of the Year, and Protégé recipients. We celebrate each of you and all that you do to lead, serve, and inspire others. ❤️

You may have noticed this post is a little late...and that was intentional! 😊 I wanted to wait until I could recognize one more very special person—our incredibly talented photographer, who generously donated her time to capture the most amazing memories from the entire weekend. Your gift to our event is truly appreciated! Thank you Elizabeth Taylor!!!

📸 The photo gallery link is here: https://unscriptedphotographers.com/photoswithliz/american-business-women-s-association

Overall, it was an incredible weekend filled with friendship, leadership, celebration, and generosity. Together, we raised important funds while honoring remarkable women who are making an impact in their communities.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, sponsored, donated, and supported
Women Celebrating Women. You made this event unforgettable!

With gratitude,
Tina Duncan
Co-Chair, Women Celebrating Women

06/27/2026

Happy Women Celebrating Women Day! It’s official! Doors open at 9:45 am! Please check in for your table assignment, buy your raffle tickets for 12 Ways to Make a Difference, get your photo taken, and get a FREE CUP of Cold Brew from Lucky Goat Coffee! We can’t wait to see you!

06/26/2026

HOWDY & WELCOME TO COLLEGE STATION! 🤠

We're so excited to welcome everyone to Women Celebrating Women! Whether you're joining us from across Texas or just down the road, we hope you'll take some time to experience the best of Bryan-College Station while you're here.

From Aggie traditions and unique boutiques to amazing local restaurants, coffee shops, wineries, and nightlife, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

❤️ BRYAN
Shops & Destinations:
Aggieland Safari
Bird's Nest Antiques
Cowgirl Country Club Boutique
LaSalle Hotel (Historic Downtown Bryan)
Old Bryan Marketplace
Texas Rose Boutique & Catalena Hatters
Topgolf

Restaurants:
Casa Monarco Mexican
Elia Cafe Tapas Bar (Located in Old Bryan Market Place - Eat & Shop)
Historical: The Chicken Oil Co.
C&J Barbeque
Caffé Capri
The Feed Barn Restaurant
Frittella Italian Café
Taco Crave / Quinntastic Bites
Shipwreck
Papa Perez
3rd on Main
Longhorn Tavern Steakhouse

Coffee:
Harvest Coffee
Polite Coffee Roasters at the Historic Kyle House
POV Coffeehouse at The Stella Hotel
7 Brew Coffee

Bars, W**e & Distillery:
The Owl Pub & Grill
Hush & Whisper Distilling Co.
Carney's Pub & Grill
Messina Hof W**ery

❤️ COLLEGE STATION
Shops & Destinations:

Century Square (Shop & Eat - LOVE!)
PopStroke
Aggie Park
Benjamin Knox Gallery
Bonfire Memorial at Texas A&M
Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial
The Gardens at Texas A&M University
George Bush Presidential Library & Museum
Maroon U
The Warehouse at C.C. Creations
J&L Boutique
Sabi Boutique
Suede Boutique
Witt's End Boutique

Restaurants:
Breakfast:
Another Broken Egg Café
Hullabaloo Diner
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
Stella Southern Café
The Toasted Yolk Café

Lunch & Dinner:
1860 Italia
C&J Barbeque
Casa do Brasil
Casa Mangiare
The Historical Chicken Oil Company (A must-visit!)
The Dixie Chicken (A must-do! Come see Sneaky Snake! 🐍)
Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que
Gate 12 Bar & Grill
Luigi's Patio Ristorante
Napa Flats Wood-Fired Kitchen
Wings 'N More

Dinner Only:
De Baca Steakhouse
The Republic Steakhouse

Coffee:
Gogh Gogh Coffee Company
Lucky Goat Coffee
Sweet Eugene's

Bars & W**e:
Dixie Chicken – The Oldest Bar on Northgate
Downtown Uncorked W**e Bar
Reveille Rooftop Bar
The Angry Elephant

Evenings only:
Primrose Path W**e Bar

We hope you fall in love with Aggieland as much as we have! Enjoy your stay, make new connections, support our incredible local businesses, and most importantly...have an amazing Women Celebrating Women weekend!

Howdy, welcome to College Station, and Gig 'Em!

06/26/2026

It's OFFICIAL!

What an incredible honor!
Today, Mayor John P. Nichols officially proclaimed Saturday, June 27, 2026, as American Business Women's Association Day in the City of College Station in recognition of the impact ABWA has made on women in business and our community.

As part of this special proclamation, it also celebrates our 42nd Annual Women Celebrating Women event, welcoming members from Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas to Aggieland.

Receiving this proclamation from Mayor Nichols was a truly proud moment. It's a testament to the countless women who lead, inspire, mentor, and make a difference every single day.

Here's to celebrating the achievements of women, investing in future leaders, and continuing to empower one another. 💛

Thank you, Mayor John P. Nichols and the City of College Station, for recognizing the incredible work of the American Business Women's Association and the women we celebrate.

Happy Women Celebrating Women Day! 💙💛

06/25/2026

Get Ready to Bid, Win & Celebrate!

Bring your credit card, bring some cash, and get ready to bid on 12 fabulous auction packages at the Women Celebrating Women Luncheon!
Every ticket purchased helps support the mission of empowering and celebrating women through ABWA.

🎟️ "12 Ways to Make a Difference" Auction Drop Tickets
$10 • 1 Ticket
$25 • 5 Tickets
$40 • 10 Tickets
$75 • 20 Tickets

The more tickets you purchase, the more opportunities you have to win incredible prizes while making a meaningful difference!

Bid generously. Celebrate boldly. Make a difference.

06/22/2026

We Can't Wait to Celebrate With You This Weekend!

The Leading Women Express Network, Bryan/College Station Charter Chapter, and the Houston Area Council are excited to welcome you to the 42nd Annual Women Celebrating Women Luncheon as we honor outstanding women leaders and celebrate excellence across ABWA!

📅 Friday, June 26, 2026
Howdy Reception
Sponsored by HAP Insurance & Twinz Co. Marketing
📍 De Baca Steakhouse
🕠 5:30 – 7:30 PM
👔 Attire: Business Casual (Denim is welcome, but please no holes or shorts.)
Planning to stay for dinner after the reception? Make your reservation today! The food is absolutely amazing!
https://debacasteakhouse.com

📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
💜 42nd Annual Women Celebrating Women Luncheon
📍 Visit College Station

🕘 9:45 AM – Doors Open
Be sure to review the parking map for general and handicap parking locations and the ENTRANCE is in the BACK of the BUILDING. There is also handicap in General Parking as well.

🌸 Reminder: Corsages are not provided for recipients. Local
H-E-B floral departments offer beautiful corsage options.

☕ 9:45 – 10:30 AM
Registration
Photo Booth
Lucky Goat Coffee Bar
Auction Preview
🎟️ 12 Ways to Make a Difference Auction
All 12 auction packages are valued at $500 or more!
Ticket Pricing:
$10 = 1 Ticket
$25 = 5 Tickets
$40 = 10 Tickets
$75 = 20 Tickets

🎤 10:40 AM
Welcome

🌮 11:00 AM – Noon
Fuel Your Ambition Fajita Buffet

✨ 11:30 AM
Program Begins
Welcome from WCW Co-Chair
Welcome from District II Vice President & District Update

Awards Ceremony🏆
~ 2026 Women of the Year
~ 2027 Top Ten Candidates

☕ Brief Intermission

~ 2026 Protégé Recognition

🎙️ 12:30 PM
Keynote Speaker: J Franco
2026 American Business Woman of ABWA

🏅 1:15 PM
Houston Area Council Chair Presentation
Sheri L. Parrack Leadership Award
Houston Area Council Award

🎁 1:30 PM
Auction Winners Announced

💜 2:00 PM
Closing Remarks

We look forward to celebrating leadership, achievement, mentorship, and the incredible women who continue to make a difference in their professions, communities, and ABWA.

See you this weekend as we celebrate excellence and inspire others!

06/19/2026

KEYNOTE SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT

The Houston Area Council is honored to welcome J Franco Irani, the 2026 American Business Woman of ABWA, as the keynote speaker for the 42nd Annual Women Celebrating Women event!

A visionary entrepreneur, advocate, leader, and champion for women, J. Franco embodies the very spirit of ABWA—ambition, leadership, service, and empowerment. Through her dedication to uplifting others and creating opportunities for women to thrive, she continues to inspire professionals across the nation.

Join us as J. Franco shares her journey, leadership insights, and powerful message of purpose, perseverance, and possibility. Her story is a reminder that when women support women, incredible things happen.

We look forward to celebrating the achievements of our Women of the Year, Top Ten Candidates, Protégés, and all of the remarkable women who make a difference in their communities every day.

📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
📍 Visit College Station
🎉 42nd Annual Women Celebrating Women

Please help us welcome our keynote speaker, J. Franco!