Congratulations to Karen Bennetts, winner of the 2012 NAWBO-Charlotte Rising Star Award.  'This award is presented to a member who has demonstrated entrepreneurial creativity and determination in successfully managing a business that is less than five years old.' Congrats also to Delaine Mead of Valuebiz Business Furnishings, for winning the WBO award for businesses more than five years old, and Katie Tyler of Tyler 2 Construction for bringing home the Community Service Award. To read more: http://www.nawbocharlotte.org/2012-annual-awards/