WIF Focus Awards to honor Raquel Welch

Some 300 guests are expected to attend WIF’s fifth annual Focus Awards Oct. 14 at the Mart Plaza Hotel, when Ch. 11 producer Jamie Ceaser and broadcaster/activist Merri Dee will be honored, along with Chicago native Raquel Welch, the national honoree.

“They are distinguished women who have made a significant contribution and impact in the evolving content creation industry, said WIF president Megan Vidis.

“The Focus Awards is our premiere fund-raiser of the year, supporting all of our educational-networking programs throughout the year that help drive the advancement of women in our industry,” she said.