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Southern Crescent Women In Business Hosts Powerful Chairwomen’s Luncheon, Reveals Top 50 Influencers and New Medical Magazine

Published on December 16, 2025

Southern Crescent Women In Business (SCWIB), led by Founder and President Ariel Shaw, MBA, successfully hosted its 6th Annual Signature Chairwomen’s Luncheon: Shades of Blue at Crystal Lake Country Club, delivering an afternoon of recognition, inspiration, and regional impact. Some of the top Leadership Awards went to Vystar’s Janean Armstrong, Mayor Anthony Ford as he concludes his last days in office, and Commissioner Neat Robinson who just received Commissioner of The Year Award as well. Highlights also included attendance from Olympian DeeDee Trotter, NFL Veteran Evan Oglesby, and 2x Junior World Golf Champion Ariel Collins.

The event featured the official reveal of the Top 50 Women and Men of Influence of the Southern Crescent, honoring leaders whose work continues to shape business, government, healthcare, media, and community development throughout the region.

In a major highlight, SCWIB also unveiled its newest publication, Top Doctors of the Southern Crescent, a magazine dedicated to spotlighting outstanding physicians and healthcare leaders serving the area. The launch reflects SCWIB’s continued expansion into media platforms that elevate excellence across key industries. Shaw states, “I am excited about this media expansion and thank Dr. Amanda Phillips, MD for assisting with this meaningful project.”

Empowerment was brought to the forefront through impactful messages from distinguished speakers and a moving musical performance from LeAndrea Holliday that energized and inspired attendees.

Now in its sixth year, the Signature Chairwomen’s Luncheon remains a premier leadership and empowerment event, reinforcing SCWIB’s mission to equip, inform, and transform communities across the Southern Crescent. This event was sponsored by community champions Vystar Credit Union, Bennett Family of Companies and Georgia Power.

About Southern Crescent Women In Business
Southern Crescent Women In Business (SCWIB) is a premier organization dedicated to empowering women and communities through entrepreneurship, leadership development, strategic programming, and media platforms. Founded by Ariel Shaw, MBA, SCWIB provides opportunities that elevate voices, recognize excellence, and strengthen the economic and social fabric of the Southern Crescent region. For more information, visit www.scwibga.org

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