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Recognition

Linda Jasper & Sally Ann Slacke Award

$2,000 annual award presented at SCWBEC's Holiday Breakfast — honoring our co-founders and an eligible woman business owner.

Flagship Award

$2,000 to a qualifying Long Island woman-owned business

The Suffolk County Women's Business Enterprise Coalition is proud to offer the Linda Jasper / Sally Ann Slacke Award — named for SCWBEC's co-founders — to an eligible woman business owner whose business qualifies. The award is presented annually at SCWBEC's Holiday Breakfast event and is made possible from a portion of the funds raised through SCWBEC events and sponsorships.

Eligibility clarifications

In addition to the requirements listed on the official application, the following clarifications apply:

  • Active Member of SCWBEC — defined as signing-in for at least 3 meetings or events during the last six months
  • SCWBEC Board Members are not eligible while actively serving on the Board
  • Members who previously applied but did not receive the award may continue to apply

About Linda Jasper & Sally Ann Slacke

In April 1990, Sally Ann Slacke and Linda Jasper founded SCWBEC to provide a central directory of women-owned businesses in Suffolk County and to bring awareness of procurement opportunities. This award carries forward their legacy of supporting and empowering Long Island women entrepreneurs.

Award amount

$2,000

Presented annually at the Holiday Breakfast

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When it's presented

The award is announced and presented at SCWBEC's annual Holiday Breakfast.

How it's funded

A portion of funds raised through SCWBEC events and sponsorships underwrites the award each year.