YWCA of Spokane

YWCA Spokane Seeks Nominations for Annual Awards

The YWCA of Spokane will again honor local women who excel in their field of expertise and whose achievements have had a powerful effect on our community with the 2012 YWCA Women of Achievement Awards. The awards will be presented at the 30th annual Women of Achievement Benefit Luncheon on October 25, 2012.

The YWCA is seeking nominations in the categories of Arts and Culture; Volunteer Community Service; Social & Racial Justice; Professional and Young Woman of Achievement (high school senior, graduating in 2013). In addition to a record of exemplary service and leadership, nominees also embody the mission of the YWCA through dedication to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Deadline for all nominations is June 30, 2012.

“Since 1982, we have been proud to honor the amazing contributions of more than 175 individuals with the YWCA Women of Achievement Awards,”  explained Trish McFarland, Executive Director, YWCA Spokane. “We are excited to commemorate the past achievements of so many powerful women in our community.”

The 30th annual YWCA Women of Achievement Benefit Luncheon will feature the inspirational story of keynote speaker Naomi Tutu, daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. She will speak on the challenges and opportunities of having grown up as “the daughter of…” which inspired her to become a catalyst for positive change. 

For a Women of Achievement nomination form Click Here.

For more information about the luncheon, call 789-9303.