YWCA honors and celebrates dynamic leaders who make a difference in our community and embody our mission to eliminate racism and empower women.

In nearly three decades, the YWCA has honored and celebrated over 300 Women of Distinction and annually celebrates their achievements at the Women of Distinction Event.

Tell us about your nominee. (BE SPECIFIC)
What is her community involvement that supports and encourages women and girls? What kind of volunteer work has she done to promote, support, encourage, mentor, empower women and girls?

List the things she has done to foster the YWCA mission.

e.g., 1. volunteer activities and services that influence or proactively strengthen polices, practices, attitudes or actions that create equity for women and girls? 2. activities and services that focus on women’s issues, specifically those that improve women’s health and economic status? 3. Activities and services that promote dignity and equality within your community? 4. How has she influenced the lives of other women and girls? 5. What activities has she engaged in that mentor other women and girls? 6. What has she done to help women and girls improve their lives or achieve their goals? 7. What has she done to break down any barriers for future generations or worked to close the leadership gap or improve your community?