YWCA Spokane to Honor Local Women Leaders at 42nd Annual Awards Luncheon
News Brief | FāVS Staff
YWCA Spokane’s 42nd Annual Women of Achievement Awards luncheon will be this Friday at the Spokane Convention Center.
While most sponsorship tickets are sold out, as of this writing and according to the registration website, some are still available.
Currently one corporate sponsor table for 10 guests ($2,000), two tables for 10 people ($1,350) and 50 student tickets ($135) are available for purchase here.
Margaret Mitchell, CEO of the YWCA USA, will provide the keynote address for the event, which takes place 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“Like all YWCA leaders, I believe in a world where all women and girls, especially women and girls of color, are free from racism and sexism, experience justice and equity, and are able to thrive,” Mitchell said on YWCA Spokane’s website.
This year’s honorees are:
- Melody Chang Heaton – Arts and Culture Award
- Colene Rubertt – Business and Industry Award
- Kristine Hoover – Carl Maxey Racial and Social Justice Award
- Samantha Clark – Community Enhancement Award
- Stephaine Courtney – Education Award
- Vanessa Waldref – Government and Public Service Award
- Denise Smart – Science, Technology and Environment Award
- Sindhu Surapaneni – Young Woman of Achievement Award
More information about them can be found on the website.
The event raises critical funds to support the women, children and domestic violence survivors. They access YWCA Spokane’s programs and services more than 20,000 times each year.
