Nevada Indian Commission’s Sherry Rupert honored at January gala
March 28, 2018
Pictured from left at the Jan. 17 gala are Meg McDonald, First Nation’s Focus Advertising Lead Bethany Sam, John Rupert, Sherry Rupert, Ben Rupert and First Nation’s Focus Editor Kevin MacMillan.
RENO, Nev. — The Northern Nevada Business Weekly, a sister publication to First Nation's Focus, held its annual Readers Choice awards dinner Jan. 17 at the Atlantis Casino Spa Resort in Reno.
Sherry Rupert, executive director of the Nevada Indian Commission and chairwoman of the Nevada Indian Territory board of directors, was among 10 regional women and men who were nominated for the NNBW's Most Influential: Thought Leader award.
Click here to read more about the gala and the full list of winners from the NNBW’s event.
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