Our boss, Connie Lovelady was the recipient of the 2009 Women of Influence award by the South Sound Business Examiner which recognizes achievement in business and community service. On Sept. 29th we all went to an Academy-Awards caliber celebration where we watched Connie, along with seven other remarkable women, walk the red carpet of recognition. And it’s high time too. Here’s an abbreviated list of Connie’s accomplishments:
• In 1987 Connie was one of the first women sponsored into Rotary International. Connie actively serves on numerous Rotary committees, has served as a Board Member and in 2007– 2008 was awarded the C. Dale Ferrier Vocational Service Award , for Outstanding Professional Achievement and Dedication to the Principle of Service and Community Leadership.
• Connie has served for 20 years as the chair of the Lacey Rotary Annual Community Improvement Awards, which honors businesses and service organizations that have contributed to helping make the community a better place to live.
• Over a 16 year history, Connie actively participated on the Lakefair Committee, acting as a float judge, a princess judge as well a designer of the annual Lakefair themed logos.
• As a Member of Thurston County Chamber for more than 18 years, she has served as a past member of the Board of Directors, and donated her services to design the current Chamber logo.
• As the recipient of numerous awards for design excellence, over the last 30 years, GCI has earned the reputation as one of the most respected design and advertising agencies in the Puget Sound area.
• GCI’s memberships include: Thurston County Chamber of Commerce, Olympia Master Builders, Association of Washington Businesses, Thurston County Economic Development Council, Women’s Business Exchange, and Lacey Rotary.
