YWCA of Silicon Valley Announces the Recipients of the 25th Annual Tribute to Women (TWIN) Awards

San Jose, California - Thirty-six outstanding executive women from Silicon Valley were honored by the YWCA of Silicon Valley, May 14, 2009 at the 25th Annual Tribute to Women (TWIN) Awards Program at the San Jose Fairmont. The YWCA of Silicon Valleys TWIN Awards Program honors not only women who demonstrate excellence in executive-level positions, but also the companies that employ these women. Even in spite of this economic crisis, this has been another impressive year for TWIN. The talent of the women nominees was again extraordinary. I keep them in high regard because they truly are the best of the best, said Dr. Keri McLain, Chief Executive Officer of the YWCA of Silicon Valley.

Twenty-five years ago, this awards program was established in Santa Clara Valley to pay tribute to women in industry. The participants represent a cross-section of companies in the Valley including technology, defense, communications, publishing, construction and healthcare, among others. The Honoree and the Company Representative will both receive a TWIN award at the dinner.

2009 Tribute to Women Honoree:

Maitreyee Mahajani, Sr. Dir. & General Mgr. GSD Product, Applied Materials, Inc.
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