Kari-Ann Ryan wins respected Leader of the Year award at the 2020 Toast of Schaumburg with the Schaumburg Business Association
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - illiNews -- Kari-Ann Ryan, Corporate Brand Ambassador for Mid-West Moving & Storage and Chicago Office Movers, shows true consistent leadership through her actions and involvement with the Schaumburg Business Association (SBA).  She serves and volunteers on committees, the Board of Directors and is the incoming Chairwoman for 2021.  She won Ambassador of the Year in 2012, and the Laurie Stone Woman of the Year in 2019.  She is a founding member of the SBA's elite Ambassador Team and Co-Chairs a networking group of close-knit connectors within SBA called Power Hour Professionals. Her employer co-sponsor the quarterly SBA Woman In Business luncheon with Kari-Ann as the host and co-coordinator.

Locally, she is the Community Chair for the Northwest Suburban Walk To End Alzheimer's, runs the top fundraising team for the walk (Team Lost Souls) and is an Elite Grand Champion in fundraising. Kari-Ann is also the Community Outreach Coordinator for the backyard EXPERIENCE, a nonprofit organization in Schaumburg. She is also a board member on the Elk Grove Village Chamber.

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"So grateful to be selected as Leader of the Year! What a great honor to be nominated alongside these amazing leaders of our community of whom are all great men! I try to live and lead by example and by always being straightforward and giving of myself. I want to influence and inspire others to do more and be more. I am very appreciative to receive this award." Kari-Ann Ryan

About the Leader of the Year Award

Awarded at the Toast of Schaumburg yearly, this award represents a community leader and business champion who exemplifies qualities of visionary leadership and effective communication skills. These in turn foster strong business relationships, community involvement, and achievements within the business community. Although this year's Toast was different, the SBA did an amazing job of executing a fun, safe and health-minded event, which still recognized and honored all annual awards and raise funds for the annual scholarships.

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About Schaumburg Business Association

The SBA aims to improve the quality of life and economic vitality of the Schaumburg Area. They connect members to each other and to the community, serving as the primary advocate for businesses in the region. They have risen to the challenges of 2020 and continue to serve their community and members.