Published: June 15, 2009 11:31 am      

Ada woman named state BPW Mentor of the Year

ADA — Sherri Curry, a member of Ada Business and Professional Women, was named Mentor of the Year of Oklahoma Federation of Business and Professional Women May 16 during the OK/BPW 89th Annual State Conference held at The Radisson Inn in Tulsa.

The mentor award is given each year to recognize a BPW member for outstanding service, for serving as a mentor and role model for others, for making a difference. Curry is the second Ada BPW member to receive this honor, following past State President Glenda DeShazo named OK/BPW Mentor of the Year in 2007.

Since joining Ada BPW in 1989, Curry has been dedicated to BPW on the local and state levels, contributing to the growth and development of other BPW members. She served as the 2007/2008 OK/BPW Corresponding Secretary and is co-editor of the state publication Oklahoma Business Woman. In addition to chairing numerous state and local committees, Curry has served as Ada BPW vice president, treasurer, recording secretary, and corresponding secretary. She was named the Ada BPW Woman of the Year in 1992 and 2007.

Curry is employed as office manager for WPS Inc, a 26-year-old computer sales and network engineering firm located in Ada. She graduated from Byng High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from East Central University. She is the daughter of LaQuitta Price and lives in the Happyland community.

Since 1919, OK/BPW has built women’s careers and skills by holding workshops and training, legislative events, providing scholarships and building public issues awareness. Business and Professional Women members benefit from networking opportunities, resources, career positioning, education programs and visibility.

Ada BPW meets the second and fourth Thursday of every month at noon, at Mrs. B’s. For more information email adabpw@yahoo.com.