Blogger's Note: The following was provided by the YWCA Tri-County Area
Nominations for 2018’s Tribute to Exceptional Women, sponsored by YWCA Tri-County Area, are open through Monday, Feb. 19.
Community members are invited to nominate women for their achievements in leadership, service, and career in the following categories: Arts, Business, Education, Health, Racial Justice, Non-Profit, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), the Rising Star Award for women 18-30, the Coretta Scott King Award for an agent of change, and Sally Lee Lifetime Achievement Award.
Nomination forms may be found online at www.ywcatricountyarea.org
The 23 rd annual Tribute to Exceptional Women will be Thursday, March 29, at the River Crest Golf
Tribute to Exceptional Women recognizes women for their ability to lead by example, embrace community responsibility, and excel in their careers.
YW3CA has been proud to provide this opportunity for the community to recognize and celebrate the exceptional contributions made by women in the Tri-County and surrounding areas.
Marjorie Margolies will be the keynote speaker for the Tribute to Exceptional Women.
YW3CA has been proud to provide this opportunity for the community to recognize and celebrate the exceptional contributions made by women in the Tri-County and surrounding areas.
Marjorie Margolies will be the keynote speaker for the Tribute to Exceptional Women.
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| Marjorie Margolies |
Ms. Margolies is the president of Women’s Campaign International, an organization that works worldwide to help women build knowledge, skills and leadership that can transform communities in developing nations. Ms. Margolies has served on the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania, where she is an alumna.
She is a former broadcast journalist, and represented Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993-95.
In 1995, she served as the Director of the United States delegation to the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing.
Tickets for the event are on sale now.
Tickets for the event are on sale now.
The evening’s program includes cocktails and a popular silent auction, the Tribute dinner, and presentation of awards.
Proceeds from Tribute to Exceptional Women support YWCA Tri-County Area’s mission to
eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
YW3CA is a leader in advocacy for women and girls, and educates children, youth, families, and and communities through programming that empowers individuals to learn and grow across the lifespan, providing the foundation for a healthy and thriving community; empowers people to learn, grow, and take a stand; and advocates for the health and safety and empowerment and economic development of women and girls, and for racial and social justice.
Proceeds from Tribute to Exceptional Women support YWCA Tri-County Area’s mission to
eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
YW3CA is a leader in advocacy for women and girls, and educates children, youth, families, and and communities through programming that empowers individuals to learn and grow across the lifespan, providing the foundation for a healthy and thriving community; empowers people to learn, grow, and take a stand; and advocates for the health and safety and empowerment and economic development of women and girls, and for racial and social justice.
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