First-ever R.I.S.E. Women in History Awards
- The honorees and family representing them, from left, the late honoree Escolastica Cabrera represented by daughter Linda, educator Paulette Tomokane-Sablan, public service Maisie Tenorio, Margarita Torres-Aldan for healthcare and represented by sister Magdalena, and the late Dolores I. Marciano represented by her daughter. (IPI-CSR)
- The children of Dolores I. Marciano, honoree for the Woman in Arts and Culture, receive the plaque on behalf of their mother. They are Luella Marciano, Leilani Marciano and Rita Marciano. Gov. Ralph DLG Torres and first lady Diann Torres, organizing committee chair Felicidad Ogumoro, Imperial Pacific International chair Mark Brown, Saipan Mayor David Apatang and committee member Doris Drew presented the award. (IPI-CSR)
- The R.I.S.E. Women Business Award for the late Escolatica Carbera was received by children Eloy Cabrera, Olinka Cabrera, Rita Cabrera, Gloria Cabrera-Reyes and Linda Cabrera. Gov. Ralph DLG Torres, organizing committee chair Felicidad Ogumoro, Imperial Pacific International chair Mark Brown, Saipan Mayor David Apatang, and committee member Doris Drew presented the award. (IPI-CSR)
- The Woman in Healthcare Award was presented to Margarita Torres-Aldan. Her sister, Magdalena Torres, received the award on her behalf. Gov. Ralph DLG Torres and first lady Diann Torres, organizing committee chair Felicidad Ogumoro, Imperial Pacific International chair Mark Brown, and Saipan Mayor David Apatang presented the award. (IPI-CSR)
- Maisie B. Tenorio recipient of the Woman in Public Service Award, beams with pride as she receives the award from Gov. Ralph DLG Torres, Imperial Pacific International chair Mark Brown, organizing committee chair Felicidad Ogumoro, Saipan Mayor David M. Apatang, and committee member Doris Drew. (IPI-CSR)
- San Vicente Elementary School principal Paulette Tomokane-Sablan received the Woman in Education Award from Gov. Ralph DLG Torres, first lady Diann Torres,, Imperial Pacific chair Mark Brown, chai Felicidad Ogumoro, Saipan Mayor David Apatang and committee member Doris Drew. (IPI-CSR)
The community gathered on Friday morning to witness five women who were honored by the first ever R.I.S.E. Women in History award ceremony of Imperial Pacific International through its Corporate Social Responsibility as part of the CNMI’s celebration of Women’s Month. R.I.S.E. stands for respective, inspired, strengthened and empowered.