NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Bustle, the
largest independent media property for millennial women, today
revealed the 2017 Bustle Upstart Award
honorees celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments of
10 inspiring millennial women who are breaking barriers and making
their voices heard in technology, politics, media, fashion,
activism, and beyond. This year's awards are sponsored by
Dice, the leading online career site dedicated to technology
professionals. Earlier this summer, Dice and Bustle collaborated on
career content focused on advancing women in technology and
promoting diversity within STEM.
The 2017 Bustle Upstart Award honorees will be
celebrated October 18-19 in New
York City. The two-day event will feature thought-provoking
panels, an immersive career workshop, an awards ceremony, and
cocktail reception. Confirmed panelists include: author Lauren
Leader-Chivée, Wildfang CEO Emma
Mcilroy, 135th St. Agency CEO and Founder Shante Bacon, Women's March Co-Founder
Bob Bland, New
York University Co-Director and Industry Associate Professor
of Integrated Digital Media, De Angela Duff, and Dice's Vice
President of Marketing Kristina
Yarrington.
Founded in 2014, Bustle's Upstart Awards
honor the incredible achievements of young women who are
dedicated to making a difference.
The 2017
Bustle Upstart Award Honorees:
- Afreen Allam: Founder and CEO of SiNON
Therapeutics, dedicated to improving the lives of those who
suffer from debilitating neurological diseases by increasing the
ability of drugs to cross the Blood Brain Barrier.
- Megan Beck: Co-founder of The Unmentionables
which provides undergarments, feminine hygiene and intimate health
products, and sexual health products to vulnerable refugees.
- Nadia Boujarwah: Co-founder of Dia&Co,
curated styling exclusively in sizes 14+, delivered to your
doorstep.
- Elyse Fox: Founder of Sad Girls Club, an
online and in-person platform for millennials affected by
depression and mental illness.
- Timi Komonibo: Founder and Chief Philanthropist of
Style Lottery, a social enterprise that advocates for
sustainable fashion and fashion philanthropy.
- Melissa Lee: Founder and CEO of The GREEN
Program, an experiential education and workforce development
program for young leaders in sustainable development.
- Irene Li: Chef and co-owner of Mei Mei Restaurant
Group, a Boston-based group of
food businesses including a food truck, restaurant, a shipping
container kiosk, and a line of sauces.
- Sahar Meghani: Founder and CEO of Trunkaroo,
a subscription box service for children delivering crafts, science,
and engineering inspired projects and activities.
- Alisha Ramos: Founder and CEO of Girls' Night
In, a newsletter for women who'd rather stay in tonight.
- Lea von Bidder: Co-founder and President of Ava
Science, the world's first fertility tracking sensor
bracelet.
To learn more about this years' recipients,
visit: https://www.bustle.com/upstart-awards-2017.
Join the #BustleUpstarts conversation on social @Bustle.
About Bustle
Bustle is the largest independent media property for young
women, reaching over 50 million unique readers a
month. Bustle delivers everything readers want to know,
see, and read right now —spanning news, politics, celebrity,
culture, lifestyle, fashion + beauty, and more.
www.Bustle.com.
Bustle is a part of Bustle Digital Group, which
also owns premier digital destinations for women Romper
and Elite Daily.
About Dice
Dice is a leading tech career hub connecting employers with
skilled technology professionals and providing tech professionals
with career opportunities, data, insights and advice. Established
in 1990, Dice began as one of the first career sites and today
provides a comprehensive suite of recruiting solutions, empowering
companies and recruiters to make informed hiring decisions. Dice
serves multiple markets throughout North
America and Europe. www.Dice.com,
Twitter, Facebook. Dice is a DHI Group, Inc. (NYSE: DHX)
service.
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