Niagara Awards “A Tribute to Women” 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.
2011 Niagara Awards Event Program Download.
YWCA’s Lifetime Achievement Award going to Eunice Hernberger – By Joyce M. Miles (Niagara Gazette)
2011 Niagara Award Nominees
2011 Niagara Award Recipients, From bottom left: Kristin Richards, Jill Shuey, Eunice Hernberger, Joanne Lorenzo, Kari Walck, Robyn Krueger, Desiree Wiley, Molly Maigret, Veronica Mason.
Niagara Award Committee From left Jane Schroeder, Mary Knotts, Christine Weeks and Martha Troia.
Youth award winner Desiree Wiley and Lifetime Achievement Winner Eunice Hernberger.
| 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 |
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Eunice Hernberger*
Robyn Krueger Joanne Lorenzo Molly Maigret Veronica Mason Kristin Richards Jill Shuey Kari Walck Desiree Wiley |
Peg Addoms*
Chery Antkowiak Anna Barrett
Lynn M. Dyster, Ph.D.
Clara Kroetsch
Mary B. Montani
Mariska Raglow-DeFranco
Bonnie Rose, Ph.D.
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Dorothy Webster*
Judith Willard Annette Argona Tomlin Ann Marie Tucker Joan Aul Lora Allen Lisa Blas
Mary Moley-Palacios’ English class at Wilson High School |
Dr. Maria Crea Smith* Carrie Morrison Susan Diemert Lynda Mahone Jody Chesko Joanne Stanton Honorable Sara S. Sperrazza Nora Smith |
*Lifetime Achievement Award recipients
| 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 |
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. For any other information or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.at 716.433.6714.
