Staff Report
Published Oct. 23, 2009

Twelve women were honored during a luncheon hosted by the Charleston Regional Business Journal at the Lockwood Marriott on Thursday.

Four scored highest by the judges in four categories and received special recognition for their accomplishments, leadership and commitment to service in the community.

The judges were Todd Brown from RBC Bank, June Bradham of Corporate Developmint, Deb Campeau from Trident Health System and Jennet Alterman from the Center for Women.

The 2009 Influential Women in Business Winners announced at Thursday’s luncheon:

	CEO category Patty Scarafile, Carolina One Real Estate “Have a vision because that’s really how it starts. If you have a vision, you’ll find a way to get there.”
	Executive category Cherie Blackburn, Nexsen Pruet, LLC “I am very honored to receive this and to be among you.”
	Rising Star category Rachel Hutchisson, Blackbaud “I know this community, whatever we face, has a very bright future.”
	Volunteer category Warachal Faison, Medical University of South Carolina “Like so many here, I have been so fortunate to have been born into the family I was born into.”

For detailed profiles and accomplishments of all 12 finalists in this year’s Influential Women in Business, see the Oct. 26 edition of the Charleston Regional Business Journal.

To see photos from this year’s event, click here.