YWCA of RI to Honor 11 Women With Achievement Awards During Ceremony
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
The YWCA of Rhode Island will honor eleven local women and one organization during this year’s Women of Achievement Award ceremony.
See the Honorees in the Slideshow Below
The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, November 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Kirkbrae Country Club in Lincoln.
The Ceremony
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The 2017 Women of Achievement honorees include LeeAnn Byrne, Alison Eichler, Anne Grant, Deloris Davis Grant, Marta Martinez, Pilar McCloud, Julie Nora, Elin Torell, Vanessa Volz, Henrietta Tonia White-Holder, and Chanda Womack.
The NEA Rhode Island Children’s Fund Gingerbread Express will be recognized as the organization of the year.
“The women we are honoring are nothing short of incredible. They are dedicated to their communities, to women and girls advancement and to making the world a better place. It’s an honor for the YWCA to recognize them for their efforts.” said Deborah L. Perry, CEO YWCA Rhode Island.
YWCA’s Women of Achievement
Since 2005, YWCA has sponsored this statewide recognition of women whose accomplishments span the fields of industry, culture and public service.
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See the Honorees in the Slideshow Below
Related Slideshow: 2017 Women of Achievement Honorees
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