WEV Marks 35th Anniversary, Honors Kelly Mooney at Annual Luncheon
Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) in Santa Barbara celebrated its 35th anniversary and held its annual League of Extraordinary Women Luncheon. The event honored Kelly Mooney with the 2026 WEV Trailblazer Award and recognized the contributions of its giving circle, the…
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, October 23, 2026 —
Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) in Santa Barbara marked its 35th anniversary with its annual League of Extraordinary Women Luncheon, an event that honored Kelly Mooney and recognized the organization’s giving circle.
Mooney received the 2026 WEV Trailblazer Award. The summary of the event did not provide details about the award’s selection process, the reasons Mooney was chosen, or her role in WEV’s work.
The luncheon also recognized the contributions of the League of Extraordinary Women, which is identified as WEV’s giving circle. The group was acknowledged for supporting women’s economic empowerment. Further information about its activities, membership, or the resources it provides was not included in the announcement.
The anniversary and luncheon brought together two milestones for the Santa Barbara organization: its 35 years of operation and its annual recognition of the League. The information provided did not specify when the event took place, where the luncheon was held, who attended, or whether WEV announced plans tied to the anniversary.
WEV’s announcement also did not include comments from Mooney or representatives of the organization. Details about the program, the award criteria, and the giving circle’s specific contributions were not provided. The event’s stated focus was recognition: Mooney was named the recipient of the 2026 Trailblazer Award, while the League of Extraordinary Women was acknowledged for its support of women’s economic empowerment.
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