Anika “Power of Women” Honoree at UK Women’s Basketball Game

Cheering on the Wildcats to victory, Anika was recognized as the “Power of Women” at the UK Women’s Basketball game at Rupp Arena. The University of Kentucky women’s basketball program has honored female leaders in the Lexington area with the “Power of Women” award since 2018. The commemorative basketball has now its home in Anika’s office.

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