Nancy Ridenhour

Charlotte SCORE has presented its prestigious “Dick O’Brien Award”  for 2017 to Nancy Ridenhour for her exemplary volunteer services since joining Charlotte SCORE more than five  years ago.

The award is Charlotte SCORE’s top recognition of a chapter member for volunteer service.  It has been awarded annually since 2005 and is named for Dick O’Brien, a former Chapter Chair who volunteered tirelessly to help entrepreneurs, small businesses and non-profits achieve success.  O’Brien passed away in 2005.

Ridenhour, who joined SCORE with over 36 years in the computer business, has served as SCORE secretary and vice president of administration. She is a graduate of North Carolina State University and received a certificate in data processing in 1984. She was an independent consultant for 19 years

SCORE is a national volunteer organization, consisting of active, retired or semi-retired business executives and business owners.  As Certified SCORE Mentors, these men and women provide free face-to-face mentoring to small business, including start-ups.  Mentoring by phone, e-mail, Skype or video conferencing are also available for time-crunched business owners..