On October 30, 2006, Pandora was delighted to attend GLAMOUR Magazine’s 17th Annual Women of the Years Awards. Every year GLAMOUR Magazine honors extraordinary and inspirational women from a variety of fields including entertainment, business, sports, music, education, and politics.
The award ceremony was held at Carnegie Hall in New York City and the broadcast will be aired around the country on a prime time slot in November and December.
Pandora was proud to honor each winner with a customized bracelet that reflects their personal style and achievements.
Winners wearing Pandora are: Sandra Bullock, Laurie David, Major Tammy Duckworth, Iman, Queen Latifah, Somaly Mam, Rachel Scdoris, Bishop Katherine Jeffets Schori, Billie Jean King, and Katie Couric.
The Pandora Jewelry collection is dedicated to the women with hope, vision, and the courage to make a difference in our world. Pandora Jewelry celebrates these women and congratulates GLAMOUR’S 2006 Women of the Year.
Sandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock is known for her quirky and profound Hollywood performances. Unknown to most, Sandra has donated millions of dollars to charities such as the Red Cross which benefited the victims of September 11 and the 2004 tsunami. She is also the lead financer behind the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders in Austin, Texas and the restoration of the Warren Senior High School in New Orleans. Sandra’s silver and gold bracelet represents her courageousness.
Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah is one of the most multidimensional women in Hollywood. She acts, sings, raps, produces, and models. Queen Latifiah broke into the music industry at the tender age of 19. Since then, she has won a Grammy and has been nominated for an Oscar. The Queen continues to reign as an influential woman in Hollywood and through out the world. Queen Latifah’s bracelet represents her heart of gold.
Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori
Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori was the first women to be named presiding bishop and primate of the Episcopal Church. Her title makes her one of the most prominent religious leaders in the world. As a bishop, Schori supports gay clergy and same sex marriage which are very controversial topics in the religious community. Schori believes that all people are created equal in the eyes of God. Katharine’s silver and gold bracelet represents her passion for people’s rights.
Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King plays fair and hard. Her winning victory over tennis Pro Bobby Riggs, who was an infamous chauvinist, was seen by over 50 million viewers. Her victory set an example in the tennis community. King was determined to make tennis an even playing field for women and girls. At the age of 63, King founded the Woman Sports Foundation and lobbied Congress for Title IX legislation. Billie Jean’s silver and gold bracelet represents her unwavering effort to establish equality both on and off the court.
