Niagara Award

Niagara Awards “A Tribute to Women”: The Niagara Awards is a recognition event bringing together women from across Niagara County. It is the primary fundraising event supported by the YWCA Board of Directors. The Niagara Awards are presented to an individual or organization who exemplifies the philosophy of the award.

The 2010 Niagara Awards is scheduled for Tuesday, September 28, at 6 p.m. at The Conference Center Niagara Falls, 101 Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls, N.Y.

2009 Niagara Award Nominees (left) and 2009 YWCA of Niagara Board of Directors (right)

2009 Niagara Award Nominees 2009 Niagara Award Winners

Current and previous Niagara Awards Recipients:

2009	2008
Dorothy Webster Judith Willard Annette Argona Tomlin Ann Marie Tucker Joan Aul Lora Allen Mary Moley-Palacios' English class at Wilson High School	Dr. Maria Crea Smith Carrie Morrison Susan Diemert Jody Chesko Joanne Stanton Honorable Sara S. Sperrazza Nora Smith

2007	2006	2005	2004
Anita Harless Sue Neidlinger Margaret Truax Connie Brown Barbara Iannarelli Mary Ann Cox Michelle Schaffer	Melissa Jackson Patricia George Margaret Toohey Iney Wallens Melissa Dunlap Paula Galloway Patricia Berggren	Barbara Brewer Henrietta Magner Cathy Mulawka-Borden Karen Tunis-Manny Judith Naylor Louise Yots	Ann Briody Petock Honorable Francine DelMonte Gay B. Molnar Kathleen Moyer Josie Porth Beverly D. Underwood

2003	2001	1999	1997
Elizabeth A. “Betsy” Diachun Lifelong Advocate of Women’s Issues	Nancy E. McGlen, PhD Dean of Arts and Sciences Niagara University	Stephanie Cowart Executive Director Niagara Falls Housing Authority	Mary Carol Marotta Retired Executive Director YWCA of Niagara

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Philosophy of the Niagara Awards: The Niagara Awards recognize an individual whose actions have inspired opportunities in Niagara County for women's growth, leadership and empowerment. The honoree exemplifies the shared vision of peace, justice, freedom as well as the belief that all people have inherent worth. Net proceeds from the event benefit the YWCA of Niagara’s programs for women and children.

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