 Niagara Awards “A Tribute to Women”: The Niagara Awards is a recognition event bringing together women from across Niagara County. It is the primary fund raising event supported by the YWCA Board of Directors.
”A Tribute to Women” will be held this year on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at the Conference Center Niagara Falls. The Reception is at 6:00 and Dinner at 7:00.
2008 Niagara Award Nomination Form (pdf)
The Niagara Awards are presented to an individual or organization who exemplifies the philosophy of the award.
Previous Niagara Awards Recipients:
- 1997 Mary Carol Marotta, Retired Executive Director, YWCA of Niagara
- 1999 Stephanie Cowart, Executive Director, Niagara Falls Housing Authority
- 2001 Nancy E. McGlen, PhD, Dean of Arts and Sciences, Niagara University
- 2003 Elizabeth A. “Betsy” Diachun, lifelong advocate of women’s issues
- 2004 Ann Briody Petock, Honorable Francine DelMonte, Gay B. Molnar, Kathleen Moyer, Josie Porth and Beverly D. Underwood
- 2005 Barbara Brewer, Henrietta Magner, Cathy Mulawka-Borden, Karen Tunis-Manny, Judith Naylor and Louise Yots
- 2006 Melissa Jackson, Patricia George, Margaret Toohey, Iney Wallens, Melissa Dunlap, Paula Galloway and Patricia Berggren.
- 2007 Anita Harless, Sue Neidlinger, Margaret Truax, Connie Brown, Barbara Iannarelli, Mary Ann Cox, Michelle Schaffer
Philosophy
of the Niagara Awards: The Niagara Awards recognize an individual
or business 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 will benefit
the YWCA of Niagara’s programs for women and children. For any other
information or questions, please do not hesitate to call the YWCA of Niagara,
32 Cottage Street, Lockport, New York at 716.433.6714.
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