Sara Hawkes and Pamela Gabriel.

The Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce presented its 12th annual Women’s Conference on May 9 at the Moody Gardens Convention Center. The event featured former First Lady Laura W. Bush as the keynote speaker. Other speakers included Jessica Herrin, author, CEO and founder of Stella & Dot; and the University of Texas Medical Branch’s Dr. Crystal Alvarez, Donna K. Sollenberger and Dr. Victor Sierpina, who gave presentations on women’s health and wellness. KHOU anchor Mia Gradney served as mistress of ceremonies at the conference, which also featured shopping, networking and giveaways. This year’s Women of the Year included Carolyn S. Clyburn, Cathy Frederickson, Kerri Taylor and Kelley A. Sullivan. Photos by Carla Peoples

Chamber President Gina Spagnola.

Ingrid Moody and Frances Moody.

Abigail Harwell and Tori Brown.

Hayley Hardcastle and Genette Bassett.

Meg Crowley and Ryla Bouchier.

Rosie Dillow and United Way of Galveston Executive Director Lindsey White.

Karolina Kilbergerova, Claudia Prince, Lindsey McCulloch and Jan Lowry.

Kay Cella and Rae Nash.

Theresa Ingram and Sandy Gartman.

Mimi Boone and Kippie Curcio.

Josh Olson, Audris Thornton and Deena Knox.

Denise Spruiell, Jenny Calles and Jill Miller.