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The Women of Integrity™
award is presented to three business woman in the Western Pennsylvania region each year. Awardees are women of distinction
who have balanced career and civic responsibility, who share their success by mentoring others and supporting their communities.
The first award luncheon was held on December 4th, 2008 at The Oakmont Country Club. The 2009 Winners:  Laura Rosato, Honeywell Specialty
Materials Laura
is currently the Global Product Regulatory Stewardship and Occupational Health Risk Assessment Leader for Honeywell Electronic
Materials. She has responsibilities for 18 different manufacturing locations globally. Laura has received four
degrees from the University of Pittsburgh - B.S. in Biochemistry in 1981, M.S. degree in Biochemistry in 1985, Ph.D. in 1990
in Industrial Toxicology and an MBA in 2008. Her awards and recognition are too numerous to list. She serves on the board
of directors for the Keystone Tall Tree Girl Scouts, is very active with The Oakland Community Council, and has
supported The United Way for several years.  Lucy Seger, Home Instead Senior
Care Lucy is the franchise owner and
Chief Executive Officer of the Home Instead Senior Care offices in the South Hills of Allegheny and Washington Counties.
She began her business in April 1999. Lucy is a member and supporter of many community organizations
including The National Private Duty Association , South Western PA Partnership for Aging, the Advisory Council
for Life Pittsburgh, the Pennsylvania Culture Change Coalition, the National Association of Professional
Geriatric Care Managers 
Carol Kinkela, Carabella Carol Kinkella is the owner of Carabella of
Oakmont, a divine shop located on the corner of Washington Avenue and Allegheny River Blvd. The ladies boutique offers upscale
clothing, accessories and shoes. Carol began her career as a buyer at The Surrey in Shadyside. Besides providing
beautiful and sophisticated fashions, Carol also supports many important causes. This fall her annual fashion
show gala raised nearly $60,000 for The Alzheimer's Association of Greater Pittsburgh which is just one of the causes
she quietly and elegantly supports. Carol is noted for supporting dozens of charities including Juvenile Diabetes, Jones Legacy,
The Crohns & Colitis Foundation and Relay for Life. 2010 Nominations Can Be Submitted Beginning June 1, 2009 To September 1, 2009 Winners will be selected according to the following criteria: 1. Business Experience and how the candidate has used her experience to positively
influence her community. 2. The degree of leadership
and ethics embraced by the candidate. 3. Special circumstances
that have been overcome by the candidate. 4. Community
service, mentoring and special projects or volunteerism performed by the candidate. Nominations will be considered for women who reside and/or work in the following areas: Western Pennsylvania,
Eastern Ohio, West Virginia, Northern Virginia, and Southern NY. The winner will be expected to attend the awards ceremony
in Pittsburgh, PA in December 2009.
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