In the upcoming Texas Women’s Foundation Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration in April, Planoite Thear Suzuki is one of the honorees for the Maura Women Helping Women Award.
The award is given to women who have “catalyzed change for Texas women and their families.”
“These women are incredibly talented and have paved pathways for others to follow. Their careers in creative services, consulting, nonprofit, government and healthcare are impressive,” Texas Women’s Foundation President and CEO Karen Hughes White said. “But what’s even more impressive is that they give generously of their time and talent to help advance women and families – creating a strong and vibrant Texas for all. We look forward to celebrating all of them and invite you to join us.”
Suzuki’s accolades include:
- board of Communities Foundation of Texas
- executive board of SMU Lyle Engineering School
- SMU Tate Lecture Series
- cochair for 50/50 Women on Boards-DFW
- two-terms on board of Texas Women’s Foundation
- cochair of Economic Leadership Council
- cofounded the Orchid Giving Circle affiliated with TXWF
- 2021 D CEO Corporate Excellence in Leadership
- SMU Distinguished Alumni Award
- Women Leaders in Consulting Award
- United States Gold Volunteer Service Award president
The celebration will take place at the Moody Performance Hall located at 2520 Flora St. in Dallas on April 29 from 4 to 7 p.m.
