Submitted by The YWCA Of Olympia
Annual Effort Honors South Sound Women
The YWCA of Olympia is pleased to announce that nominations for their annual Women of Achievement Celebration are now being accepted. Past honorees have included Senator Maria Cantwell, Senator Karen Fraser, Governor Christine Gregoire, Enterprise for Equity Executive Director, Lisa Smith, and South Puget Sound Community Foundation Executive Director, Norma Schuiteman.
The YWCA of Olympia will honor women throughout the South Sound who have inspired and shaped the community. Nominees will be considered based on: 1) professional achievement, 2) peer recognition, 3) personal growth, 4) demonstration and inspirational involvement in the community, and 5) how she models her life in line with the YWCA of Olympia mission: The YWCA of Olympia strives to empower women and eliminate racism through education, advocacy, service and leadership opportunities.
Nominations are due to the YWCA of Olympia by 5:00pm on Friday, August 30th. Nomination forms can be obtained by calling the YWCA at 352-0593, sending an email to ywca@ywcaofolympia.org, or on the agency website under Events.
Honorees will be formally announced to the community on September 9th. The Women of Achievement Gala will take place on Thursday, November 7th from 5:30pm – 9:00pm at the Red Lion Hotel Forest Ballroom. The event is open to the public and tickets will be available by contacting the YWCA of Olympia at 352-0593 or online .
For more information about the Women of Achievement Gala, contact Cherie Reeves Sperr, Special Events Manager at 352-0593 or crsperr@ywcaofolympia.org.
About the YWCA of Olympia
Established in 1945, the YWCA of Olympia offers responsive programs and services to meet the needs of women, girls and families. We are inspiring a new generation to become strong leaders and advocates for opportunity and equity for all women. The YWCA of Olympia strives to empower women and eliminate racism through education, advocacy, service and leadership opportunities. The YWCA has worked to change history—from civil rights to women’s rights, from advocacy for women’s health care to an end to violence against women and girls. We speak out and take action on behalf of women and girls. The YWCA and our members and volunteers contribute time, talent, tenacity and financial support for the betterment of all women in our community.
