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Since 1997, the YWCA has honored accomplished women who have made outstanding contributions to both their personal lives and their professions and who serve as role models for women and youth. Join us in celebrating them and their impact in our community!
Join us in celebrating the Women of Achievement, whose work, passion, and vision help shape and lead our community – and consider sponsoring this important event. As a Women of Achievement sponsor, you are supporting these incredible honorees, and to the YWCA programs that serve thousands of the most vulnerable women, children and families in Kanawha, Clay, and Boone counties.
The Women of Achievement award reminds us of what’s possible in life through determination, focus, and strength of character. Some of these honorees had to overcome enormous obstacles to realize their dreams, but they never faltered. Honor these outstanding women by donating today - your contribution directly supports the YWCA mission in action.
MEET THE 2023
women of achievement
WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT
WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT
DR. TRACY WILKERSON
KAREN WILLIAMS
EMPOWERMENT AWARD RECIPIENT
CHANEL HUNT
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT RECIPIENT
DEBBY WEINSTEIN
PAST
women of achievement
2023
Dr. Tracy Wilkerson
Karen Williams
Debby Weinstein
Chanel Hunt
2022
Kenyatta Grant
The Hon. Margaret Thacker
Dr. Sherri Young
Dr. Jacqueline Stump
Shimaya Jones
2020
Amy Shuler Goodwin
Dr. Michelle Foster
Sandra Murphy
Morgan Rhea Beals
Deborah Harris
2019
Brigadier General Paige Hunter
Dr. Joan Phillips
Meshea L. Poore
Kelly Shafer
The G-Unit
2018
Jan Vineyard
Melissa Rubin
Dr. R. Jenee Walker
Brittany Javins
Whitney Breckenridge
2017
Mildred Lisa Lewis
Alissa Novoselick
Elizabeth Pellegrin
Dr. Cynthia A. Persily
The Hon. Joanna I. Tabit
2016
Denise Burgess
Sara Busse
Daven Burroughs
Mary Jean Davis
2015
Kitty Dooley
Sharon Flannery
Amy Thomas
Judy Wellington
2014
Mary Kay Bond
Glenna Hughes
Susan Poffenbarger
Diane Strong-Treister
2013
Fonda Elliot
Mary Johnson
Dr. Patricia Kusimo
The Hon. Mary Stanley
2012
Linda Arnold
Dr. Ethel Caffie-Austin
Debra Sullivan
Threece Clements-Townsend
2011
Mary Frances Bleidt
Virginia King
Dr. Elizabeth Spangler
Elvina Walker
2010
Deb Copeland
Nina Denton Pasinetti
Kay Goodwin
Star Hogan
2009
Anita Casey
Kim Knopf
Callen McJunkin
Lois Smith
2008
Helen Lodge
Dr. Jorea Marple
Sarah Stebbins
Jennifer Bailey
2007
Deborah Herndon
Sally Richardson
Mary C. Snow
Kay Kirk
2006
Phyllis Huff Arnold
Carole “Cookie” Glasser
Kim R. Pauley
Helaine Rotgin
Sharon Pendleton
2005
Ann Brotherton
The Hon. Phyllis Carter
Nancy Thomas
Tribute to Louise Palumbo
2004
Sallie McClaugherty
Karen Price
Martha Wehrle
2003
Becky Ceperley
Rosalie Gaziano
Helen Thalheimer
2002
Dr. Diana Amores
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito
Dr. Henrietta Marquis
2001
Nelle Chilton
Ann Saville
Sue Sergi
The Hon. Margaret Workman
2000
The Hon. Irene Berger
Ellen Cappellanti
Betty Schoenbaum
Annette Zavareei
1999
Dr. Charlene Byrd
Justice Robin J. Davis
The Hon. Betty S. Ireland
The Hon. Martha Yeager Walker
1998
Rebecca A. Betts
Georgette Rashid George
Elizabeth “Ditsy” Keightley
Ivin B. Lee
1997
Ann S. Green
The Hon. Elizabeth V. Hallanan
Nancy Starks
Margaret Howard Teeter