Rosecrance's Mary Ann Abate a finalist for Rockford Woman of the Year

Mary Ann Abate, chief operating officer of mental health for Rosecrance Health Network, has been named a finalist for Rockford Woman magazine’s Rockford Woman of the Year award.

From the Rockford Register Star:

This year’s finalists for Rockford Woman of the Year are the chief operating officer of mental health for Rosecrance Health Network, chief executive officer of the YWCA of Rockford, partner and chief executive officer of KMK Media Group, executive director of Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center, and the founder of the Cinco de Mayo 5K race scholarship, which raises funds for Latino high school graduates in Boone County.

These five outstanding “Rockford Women” were chosen by the magazine’s advisory board from 40 nominees. One will be selected Rockford Woman of the Year 2012.

Meet the five finalists for the award here.

Read Rockford Woman magazine’s profile on Abate here.