Recognition

NQE Vice President Mary Jo Parise-Malloy,

recipient of the Crystal Apple Award.

The Crystal Apple Award is proudly presented by the Clark County School District to

community members who have gone above and beyond in their efforts to help support

education in Southern Nevada. These individuals serve as a shining example of generosity

and goodwill for all Clark County residents.

Recipients of the 2007 award included:
Randy Black, Owner of Black Gaming
Barbara Buckley, Nevada Assemblywoman, District 8
James B. Gibson, Mayor, City of Henderson
Steven Horsford, Nevada State Senator, District 4
Mary Jo Parise-Malloy, Nevadans for Quality Education
Punam Mathur, MGM Mirage Senior Vice President of Diversity & Corporate Community Affairs
Bonnie Parnell, Nevada Assemblywoman, District 40
Lesley Pittman, Vice President of Government Affairs, on behalf of Stations Casinos
Linda Rivera, Special Emphasis Program Manager for the U. S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region
Debbie Smith, Nevada Assemblywoman, District 30

NQE President Donna Hoffman-Anspach

Was a 2007 Nevada State Finalist in the Working Mother Advocate Award and attended the Create Your Dreams Gala in April.

The Nationally recognized gala honors the achievements of working mothers.

These women are currently balancing career, family, motherhood and are also leaders in business, the arts and the community.

The Working Mother of The Year Award is sponsored by Mom's In Business Network and The International Association of Working Mothers.