Donna Peterson, of Orange, received special recognition at the inaugural BBB Women’s Conference in Beaumont recently. BBB director Jay Sheppard recognized her as a founder of A-1 Peterson Plumbing 51 years ago and for her groundbreaking success as one of the first licensed female plumbers in Texas. She also presented her with a corsage to honor her 84th birthday. 450 women from throughout Southeast Texas attended the conference at the Civic Center in Beaumont.