DALLAS, March 6, 2015
/PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) builds strong
communities through its support of nonprofit organizations that
work to build brighter futures for the people they serve. "At
Southwest Airlines, we believe in empowering the People who work
and live in the communities we serve with the tools they need to be
successful," said Ellen Torbert,
Southwest Airlines' Vice President of Diversity &
Inclusion. "Many of the nonprofit organizations we work with
provide women the resources and opportunities necessary to achieve
their career goals. Through education and leadership,
Southwest, with our nonprofit Community Partners, is building a
pipeline of talented women with bright futures in career fields of
their choice."
Southwest Airlines proudly continues its commitment to women
throughout the year:
January | Women in Government, 21st Annual State Directors
Conference & 11th Biennial First Term Legislators Conference,
St. Pete Beach, Fla.
Southwest Airlines is proud to be the
Official Airline of Women in Government and to sponsor the annual
conference that brought attendees together to discuss cutting-edge
public policy issues and participate in a fantastic exchange of
ideas from legislators across the United
States.
February | Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce,
Professional Women's Leadership Luncheon Series, Virginia Beach, Va.
Southwest Airlines proudly sponsored this impactful leadership
luncheon that featured Courtney
Lynch, Founder of Lead Star.
March 6 | Southwest Airlines
and Accenture, International Women's Day Conference:
#ListenLearnLead, Dallas
Southwest Airlines and
Accenture will cohost the International Women's Day Conference
where Senior Leaders from Southwest Airlines and Accenture will
share insights about sharpening listening skills in a workplace
increasingly characterized by multitasking and digital
technologies, understanding and capitalizing on learning
opportunities, and leading in both live and virtual
environments.
March 8-30 | Women's Foundation of California, People's Momentum Award:
Celebrating Women's Organizations Making a Difference in
California, Statewide
Southwest Airlines proudly supports the People's Momentum Award
online contest which invites Californians to nominate and vote for
their favorite women's rights organization. The organization with
the most votes on March 30 will win a
$10,000 grant from the Women's
Foundation of California.
March 14 | Sadie Nash
Leadership Project, Women's HERStory Celebration and Action
Summit, New York
Southwest
Airlines proudly supports Sadie Nash Leadership Project's annual
Women's HERStory Celebration and Action Summit during Women's
History Month. Low-income young women from across New York City will join together to discuss
moments in women's history, the importance of women's leadership,
and build community through activities and workshops.
March 14 | MANA de San Diego, Hermanitas Avanzamos Conference,
San Diego
Southwest
Airlines supports workshops and careers in STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), specifically
astrophysics, for at-risk Latina students at UC San
Diego.
March 20 | University of Wisconsin Milwaukee School of
Continuing Education, Women Leaders Conference, Milwaukee
Southwest Airlines is proud
to be the presenting sponsor of the Women Leaders Conference, which
celebrates women who have pioneered their fields and uncovers their
proven methods for success. Attendees will learn from accomplished
women, discover what inspires them, and harness the energy to
empower themselves.
March 21 | Legacy Ladies,
Annual Torch Awards, Marina Del Rey,
Calif.
Southwest Airlines is proud to be the
Official Airline of Legacy Ladies, an organization that serves as a
catalyst for change, improves the quality of life, and empowers
disadvantaged communities through education and other
resources.
April 16 | Arizona Foundation
for Women (AFW), 19th Annual Awards Luncheon: I am
Arizona, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Southwest Airlines
is proud to be the Official Airline of AFW. An organization that
believes S.H.E. Counts by supporting
Safety, Health, and Economic Empowerment for women in
Arizona.
April 18 | Dress for
Success Worldwide, Something to Share Gala, New York
Southwest Airlines proudly
celebrates the success and accomplishments of the women served by
Dress for Success Worldwide.
April 22 | Women's Foundation
of Southern Arizona, Annual
Luncheon, Tucson, Ariz.
Southwest Airlines is proud to be the Official Airline of the
Women's Foundation of Southern
Arizona and support their mission of fostering equality and
opportunity for women and girls.
April 29 | St.
Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, Iconic Women of St. Petersburg: Celebrating Women with Vision
Awards, St. Petersburg,
Fla.
Individual awards celebrate honorees for
achievements in improving their professional environments and
enhancing lives of fellow citizens.
May 13| CABLE, Power of Inclusion Luncheon, Nashville, Tenn.
As a Gold Sponsor of
the event, Southwest proudly joins CABLE as they recognize
Nashville individuals, businesses,
and non-profit organizations that championed all types of diversity
and developed innovative methods to enhance diversity and
inclusion. Nominees are evaluated and selected by CABLE's panel of
experts on Diversity Best Practice.
May 13 | Union County
Women Mean Business, Third Annual Summit, Kenilworth,
N.J.
For the
3rd consecutive year, Southwest Airlines proudly
supports the Union County Women Mean Business Summit designed to
inspire, educate, and motivate Union
County's professional women to compete and succeed in
business.
May 16 | Friends of the
Commission on the Status of Women, 100 Girls Who One Day Will
Influence the World, San
Francisco
Southwest Airlines is proud to sponsor Tea
& Conversation with San Francisco First Lady Anita Lee & Noosheen Hashemi, President and
Co-Founder of The HAND Foundation. A gathering of
girls, 9-12 years old, will share their dreams and develop their
sense of self on topics about STEAM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Arts and Mathematics).
May 20-22 | WTS International,
WTS Annual Conference, Chicago
Southwest Airlines is proud to
support this annual conference that attracts more than 500
corporate and governmental industry leaders worldwide. Private
corporations, public agencies, and government officials invested in
every transportation mode will exhibit, present, learn, and
network.
June 5 | Positively Powerful
Women, 8th Annual Awards, Phoenix
Southwest Airlines is proud to
be the Official Airline of the 8th Annual Awards.
June 18 | Urban League of Hampton Roads, Inc., 2015 Women of Power,
Hampton Roads, N.J.
Southwest Airlines proudly supports the 2015 Women of Power
event.
July 17 | National Association
of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), 2015 Visionary Awards Gala,
Columbus, Ohio
Southwest Airlines is proud to sponsor
NAWBO's Visionary Awards Gala featuring Diane Ellis, CEO of The Limited.
Nov. 4-6 | Leadership California, California Issues
& Trends Program: California's
Trademark, Innovation in Business & Community, San Diego
Southwest Airlines proudly
supports Leadership California and its mission to advance women
leaders in business and community across California.
Dec. 3 | Hispanas Organized for Political Equality
(HOPE), 26th Annual Anniversary Awards Dinner,
Los Angeles
Southwest
Airlines proudly supports HOPE's Annual Awards dinner supporting
the economic and political equality of Latinas in California.
This impactful event will join corporate, community, and elected
leaders for a night that celebrates Latina Leadership.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
In its 44th year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV)
continues to differentiate itself from other air carriers with
exemplary Customer Service delivered by more than 46,000 Employees
to more than 100 million Customers annually. Southwest
operates more than 3,400 flights a day, serving 93 destinations
across the United States and five
additional countries. Southwest service to San Jose, Costa Rica, begins in March 2015; service to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, begins in
June 2015; and Subject to government
approvals, service to Belize City,
Belize begins in October 2015.
Based on the U.S. Department of Transportation's most recent
data, Southwest Airlines is the nation's largest carrier in terms
of originating domestic passengers boarded. The Company operates
the largest fleet of Boeing aircraft in the world, the majority of
which are equipped with satellite-based WiFi providing gate-to-gate
connectivity while over the United States. That connectivity
enables Customers to use their personal devices to access streaming
music provided by Beats Music or to view video on-demand movies and
television shows, as well as nearly 20 channels of free, live TV
compliments of our valued Partners. Southwest is the only
major U.S. airline to offer bags fly free® (first and second
checked pieces of luggage, size and weight limits apply), and there
are never change fees, although fare differences might apply. In
2014, the airline proudly unveiled a bold new look:
Heart. The new aircraft livery, airport experience,
and logo, showcase the dedication of Southwest Employees to connect
Customers with what's important in their lives.
From its first flights on June 18,
1971, Southwest Airlines launched an era of unprecedented
affordability in air travel described by the U.S. Department of
Transportation as "The Southwest Effect," a lowering of fares and
increase in passenger traffic wherever the carrier serves. With 42
consecutive years of profitability, Southwest is one of the most
honored airlines in the world, known for a triple bottom line
approach that contributes to the carrier's performance and
productivity, the importance of its People and the communities they
serve, and an overall commitment to efficiency and the planet. The
2013 Southwest Airlines One Report™ can be found
at Southwest.com/citizenship.
Book Southwest Airlines' low fares online
at Southwest.com or by phone at 800-I-FLY-SWA.
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