Annual Scholarship Fundraiser Gala

Our Annual Scholarship Fundraiser Gala was a tremendous success, celebrating the achievements of inspiring women and raising critical funds for our scholarship program.

We are thrilled to announce this year’s scholarship recipients:
• Catalyst Recipient: Jacqueline Harrah
• Ignite Recipient: Becca Rees
• Elevate Recipient: Aspen Dalby
• Elevate Recipient: Annastasia Kaessner

We are proud to share that the raffle and silent auction raised an impressive $6,000, surpassing last year’s total!

Event Highlights:
Our keynote speaker, Krista Parry, Chief Development Officer at Visit Salt Lake and former Senior VP at Powdr, delivered a powerful speech on the importance of women embracing their true selves in leadership. She emphasized that women should never feel the need to downplay their strengths, sharing her personal journey as a leader at Powdr. Krista’s message inspired everyone to recognize that being unapologetically authentic makes us even stronger leaders.
Additionally, Janae Thomas-Watson, from the CREW Utah Scholarship Committee, shared a memorable and empowering moment from a conversation with her young daughter. When asked, “What if I marry for money?” Janae’s response was, “Don’t marry for money—BE the money.” Her message served as a poignant reminder of the incredible potential women have to achieve their own success and independence.

We are grateful to all who attended and supported this event. Your contributions will continue to uplift the next generation of women leaders in the commercial real estate industry. Thank you for making this year’s Gala unforgettable!