Kawasaki’s Plessner Honored by WIMA
The Women’s International Motorcycle Association U.S.A., (WIMA) honored Jan Plessner, Public Relations Manager at Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. with the “2005 Image Award.”
The WIMA U.S.A. Image Award is presented to women who are dedicated to the sport of motorcycling, and pave the way for future generations with their positive attitudes. The award was presented in Las Vegas, Nev. at the banquet dinner for Femmoto, an annual “all women” track day event which Kawasaki co-sponsored.
“Jan Plessner was chosen to receive the 2005 WIMA USA Image Award for her significant success in demonstrating the great things of which women riders and racers are capable,” said Alice Sexton, President of WIMA USA. “No other motorcycle brand has shown the continued commitment to women riders as has Kawasaki.”
Plessner, who has worked in the motorcycle industry for 16 years, has been instrumental in helping raise awareness for women in motorcycling in a variety of roles and events.
