Guam - Several of the island's businesswomen who have made significant contributions to their industries while demonstrating a strong commitment to their community gathered this morning for a press conference featuring this year's nominees for the First Hawaiian Bank/Guam Business Magazine Businesswoman of the Year Award.

This year's nominees are Katie Black from United, Laila Boyer from Marianas Variety News, Shelly Calvo from Oxygene and Diva's Café; Jaylene Kent from Isla Paint and Roofing Supply; Francoise Martin from Walking Tall Clinic; Layla Raymanova from Century 21 Commonwealth Realty, Annette Santos from the University of Guam School of Business and Public Administration; Frances Schier from Travel Pacificana, Mary Torre from GHRA and Marq Consulting and Andrea Whitt from IT&E.

The winner will be announced on April 28 at the Aurora Resort and Spa.