NCWU is delighted to announce the 2011 Anne Mackie Award winner is Paige Johnson! Paige is Vice-President of Public Affairs and Communications at Planned Parenthood of Central NC and also served as the President of NC Women United during its formative years from 2001-2005.  

Paige played an enormous role in shaping NCWU's direction and mission. She is a tireless advocate for women and, more broadly, for social justice issues both in and outside of the legislature. As noted numerous times in her nomination, Paige's role as a mentor, advocate and trusted ally for young women entering the field of women's advocacy has impacted countless future leaders.

NCWU will present the 2011 Anne Mackie Award to Paige at our annual holiday party on Tuesday, December 13 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Busy Bee in downtown Raleigh. The Busy Bee is located at 225 S. Wilmington Street. The award presentation will take place at 5:30pm. RSVP to join us here.

NCWU thanks all those who submitted the many strong nominations that were received this year and, of course, extends gratitude to Anne Mackie for her years of leadership that makes this award possible today.

Please make plans to join us on December 13 to honor Paige's many contributions as we celebrate the successes of year as well as acknowledge its many challenges. Please RSVP to attend! NCWU will provide appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages. A cash bar will be available.

If you would like more information about the 2011 Holiday Party and Anne Mackie Award, please contact Jina at president@ncwu.org.