Blast from the past: The Marjaree Mason Center shared this image on social media of the 1999 Top 10 Professional Women event.
The Marjaree Mason Center has announced the recipients of its 43rd Annual Top Ten Professional Women Awards, recognizing women whose leadership, service and community impact have strengthened the Central Valley, according to a news release.
The awards luncheon is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center’s New Exhibit Hall. Organizers said the event is expected to draw more than 1,500 attendees while supporting the organization’s mission to end domestic violence in the community.
Who is being honored
The 2026 Top Ten Professional Women Award honorees are:
– Loren Booth, president, Booth Ranches
– Dr. Danielle Campagne, chief of emergency medicine, UCSF Fresno and Community Regional Medical Center; emergency medicine physician, Inspire Health Medical Group; professor of clinical emergency medicine, UCSF School of Medicine; medical director, American Ambulance
– Coreen Campos, chief executive officer, Coreen Campos & Associates LLC
– Rickie Dhillon, superintendent and CEO, Kepler Neighborhood School; managing principal, Niam Capital Group LLC
– Trina Frazier, assistant superintendent of student services, Office of Fresno County Superintendent of Schools
– Susan Holt, director of behavioral health and public guardian, County of Fresno Department of Behavioral Health
– Midori Howo, chief deputy district attorney of the Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit, Fresno County District Attorney Office
– Elizabeth Laval, president, Fresno City and County Historical Society
– Christy Patch, JD, PhD, chief impact officer, Central Valley Community Foundation
– Dr. Janice Stain, obstetrics and gynecology, United Health Centers
According to the organization, honorees were nominated by members of the community and selected by a committee of four judges based on their achievements, leadership and commitment to making a positive impact.
Event details
– Date: Wednesday, Oct. 21
– Time: 11 a.m.
– Location: Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center, New Exhibit Hall
– Individual tickets: $100
– Table of 10: $1,000
– Ticket information: Available through the Marjaree Mason Center
The event is presented by CalViva Health, with Pacific Service Credit Union sponsoring the awards and Valley Children’s Healthcare sponsoring the keynote presentation.
Keynote speakers
Nichole and Jim Schmidt, the mother and stepfather of the late Gabby Petito, will deliver the keynote address, according to the news release.
The couple co-founded the Gabby Petito Foundation following Petito’s death in 2021. The organization focuses on domestic violence prevention, supporting organizations and first responders who assist survivors, and helping locate missing persons through education and awareness.
Organizers said this year’s program will highlight warning signs of domestic violence and encourage communities to work together to prevent abuse and support survivors.
The Marjaree Mason Center said sponsorship opportunities remain available, with additional event information available through the organization.