YWCA Madison will present its 48th annual Women of Distinction Leadership Awards on Thursday, June 20, at Garver Feed Mill on Madison’s East Side and will honor seven outstanding Madison-area women including Keena Atkinson, Charlotte Cummins, Kristie Goforth, Efrat Livny, ananda de oliveira mirilli, Jan Miyasaki, and Carolyn Stanford Taylor.
Honorees exemplify YWCA Madison’s mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
“This year’s theme invites us to reflect on the possibilities that come to life through empowering sisterhoods in our lives, and we are thrilled to invite our beloved community of Madison to join us in celebrating seven phenomenal women,” said Gery Paredez Vásquez, YWCA Madison Interim CEO, in a statement. “Their contributions and life journeys expand through multiple intersections of justice, healing and liberation work powerfully impacting our city, the State of Wisconsin, and beyond.”
YWCA Madison Women of Distinction Leadership Awards were established in 1974 to increase community awareness and appreciation of the diverse contributions of women in the workforce and in the community. Since its inception, Women of Distinction has honored over 251 women for their community services, professional achievement, integrity, leadership, and dedication to the lives of others and to the quality of life for all.
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