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2013 Spectrum Award Honorees from left to right:  Marina Bryant, Julie Grimes, Kathryn Q. Mikesell, Janelle Patty, Patricia Robbins, Penny Shaffer, Olga M. Ramudo, Jeannett Slesnick, Sabrina Cohen, Mary Young. 
 Press Release:  American Red Cross Member Jeannett Slesnick to be Honored with the 2013 Spectrum Award in March

(Coral Gables, Fla.) … At a fundraising reception last month at Merrick Park's Jimmy Choo boutique, the Local chapter of the American Red Cross presented 11 outstanding women leaders who will be receiving the 2013 Sara Hopkins Woodruff Spectrum Awards for Women during a luncheon on March 5th at the InterContinental Miami Hotel. Among the extraordinary women being honored by the American Red Cross is Jeannett Slesnick, founding partner in the real estate firm Slesnick & Jochem, LLP, an experienced realtor and broker with more than 30 years in the business and a tireless community volunteer. She will be given one of the highest honors, the Rosalind Ludwig Chairmen’s Award, for the broad scope of service and impact she has had on the community of Coral Gables and beyond. Spectrum Award Honorees serve as exceptional examples of the humanitarian principles of the American Red Cross. 

The 2013 Sara Hopkins Woodruff Spectrum Award for Women honorees are: 

Rosalind Ludwig Chairmen's Award
Jeannett Slesnick

BlueCross BlueShield of Florida Philanthropy Award
Irene Korge

Cervera Real Estate Ambassador Award
Penny Shaffer

Bank of America Cultural Award
Kathryn Q. Mikesell

J. N. McArthur Foundation Education Award
Mary Young

Mercantil Commercebank Entrepreneurial Award
Olga M. Ramudo

Baptist Health South Florida Healthcare Award
Sabrina Cohen

Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association Hospitality Award
Julie Grimes

The Ethel and W. George Kennedy Family Foundation Volunteerism Award
Patricia Robbins

Barbara Nelson Red Cross Service Award
Janelle J. Patty

Swanee and Paul DiMare Youth Award
Marina Bryant

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About Slesnick & Jochem, LLP:
Jeannett Slesnick and Ginger Jochem joined in a partnership in 2011 forming Slesnick & Jochem, LLP after having worked together in the firm Jeannett founded in 2005, Slesnick & Associates. Together they are approaching $1 billion in sales for a total of 50+ years of experience. About Jeannett Slesnick, Realtor, Broker, Owner: “Coral Gables has been my adopted hometown since my husband returned from Vietnam in 1972. For more than 20 years, I have achieved record-setting production as the top agent for the number of homes listed and sold in the Gables. I worked at Kerdyk Realty, EWM, then opened Slesnick & Associates. I am pleased to partner with Ginger to offer personalized service and support.” Slesnick & Jochem, LLP • 2701 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Ste. 200, Coral Gables, FL 33134. info@slesnick.net • www.slesnick.net • Telephone: (305) 305.446.2001.

About the American Red Cross:
To purchase seats for the March 5 luncheon, or for more information on the Spectrum Awards, please contact Kenia Tedesco at 305 728-2512 or by e-mail at kenia.tedesco@redcross.org. The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provide emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visitredcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.

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