Rose West, Nancy Steele honored as outstanding women in business

Two Altadena women are among the 25 individuals who will be honored July 16 at the 11th Annual Women in Business Legislative Update and Awards luncheon. Sen. Carol Liu and Assemblymember Anthony Portantino will host the event at the Pasadena Hilton Hotel.

The awards celebrate those who contribute to the greater good of the workforce through the advancement of business and the proliferation of new jobs while also serving as role models for their community and coworkers.

Brigadier General Mary J. Kight, the first female general in the California National Guard and the Guard’s first woman leader, will give the keynote speech.

Altadena honorees are:


Empowerment Award: Rose West, owner, Curves Altadena.  Former boardmember Secretary and boardmember of Altadena Chamber of Commerce, and was part of the diversity committee at the Pasadena Playhouse.  Under her leadership, Curves members contributed over 1250 pounds of food to the Altadena Food Pantry.

(Pictured: Rose West)

Environment Award: Nancy Steele, President and Founder, Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy.  AFC is a grassroots organization which acquires land and advocates for enhanced access and protection of our foothill areas.

Update 5/25: Rose West corrects the press release to say that she is a current Altadena Chamber of Commerce board member,  and serves as board secretary.