Lesa France Kennedy honored by women's history museum group

Ormond Beach Observer
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Also: Perrott recognized by craft beer industry and nurse gets state award

On Aug. 23, the National Women’s History Museum hosted a brunch in Los Angeles to honor the achievements of three women, including Lesa France Kennedy, of Ormond Beach, chief executive officer of International Speedway Corporation and NASCAR board member. The event honored female philanthropists and activists who contribute to women’s history, according to an ISC spokeswoman. The event also created awareness to advance the group’s mission to build a museum in Washington, D.C.

This year’s honorees included actress and philanthropist Sophia Bush; and producer, director, and writer Callie Khouri. Past recipients include Maya Angelou, Fran Drescher, Annie Leibovitz and Rita Moreno.

“I am humbled and honored to receive this special recognition,” said Kennedy in a press release. “The National Women’s History Museum is making great strides in educating our nation and I am excited to help preserve women’s history for the next generation.”

Visit nwhm.org.

S.R. Perrott nominated for award

S.R. Perrott, Inc., an Ormond Beach beverage distributor, has been nominated for the Craft Beer Distributor of the Year award by the National Beer Wholesalers Association and the Brewers Association.

The award recognizes an American beer distributor who goes above and beyond in their efforts to actively market, sell and promote craft beer, according to a statement from the company.

It will be presented Oct. 4 at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver.

Over the past 12 months, S.R. Perrott, Inc. has experienced a 20% growth in its craft beer sales, according to the statement. The company has launched several social media campaigns and also takes part in special events and consumer education programs.

Nurse named case manager of the year

Sherry Callicott-Donovan, case management compliance nurse manager at Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center, was named case manager of the year for Florida by the American Case Management Association’s Florida Chapter at its annual meeting in Orlando.

Callicott-Donovan, a registered nurse, collaborates with the hospital’s leadership teams to establish effective workflow processes and develop educational tools to maintain compliance with Medicare and Medicaid Services guidelines