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Honorees Marina Bryant, Julie Grimes, Kathryn Q. Mikesell, Janelle Patty, Patricia Robbins, Penny Shaffer, Olga M. Ramudo, Jeannett Slesnick, Sabrina Cohen, Mary Young.

Honoree Olga Ramudo, Spectrum Co-Chairs Marielena Villamil and Josie Goytisolo.

Honoree Janelle Patty and previous honorees Barbara Reese and Marie-Ilene Whitehurst.

At a recent fundraising reception at the Jimmy Choo boutique in the Village of Merrick Park, the local chapter of the American Red Cross presented 11 outstanding women leaders who will be receiving the 2013 Sara Hopkins Woodruff Spectrum Awards for Women during a luncheon on March 5 at the InterContinental Miami Hotel.

Among the extraordinary women being honored by the American Red Cross is Jeannett Slesnick of Coral Gables, founding partner in the real estate firm Slesnick & Jochem, LLP, an experienced Realtor and broker with more than 30 years in the business and a tireless community volunteer.

Mrs. Slesnick will be given one of the highest honors, the Rosalind Ludwig Chairmen’s Award, for the broad scope of service and impact she has had on the community of Coral Gables and beyond. Spectrum Award honorees serve as exceptional examples of the humanitarian principles of the American Red Cross.

The 2013 Sara Hopkins Woodruff Spectrum Award for Women honorees are:

Rosalind Ludwig Chairmen’s Award

Jeannett Slesnick

BlueCross BlueShield of Florida Philanthropy Award

Irene Korge

Cervera Real Estate Ambassador Award

Penny Shaffer

Bank of America Cultural Award

Kathryn Q. Mikesell

J.N. McArthur Foundation Education Award

Mary Young

Mercantil Commercebank Entrepreneurial Award

Olga M. Ramudo

Baptist Health South Florida Healthcare Award

Sabrina Cohen

Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association Hospitality Award

Julie Grimes

The Ethel and W. George Kennedy Family Foundation Volunteerism Award

Patricia Robbins

Barbara Nelson Red Cross Service Award

Janelle J. Patty

Swanee and Paul DiMare Youth Award

Marina Bryant