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This pandemic is exacerbating the compounding influences of gender, race, and income inequality.
Here, a senior discovers her own power to advocate for her independence. Here, people of color learn to navigate the systems designed to hold them back. Here, a young woman cracks the glass ceiling to achieve the promotion she’s earned.
Their victories make our eyes shine brighter. They keep our commitment to justice strong, because we know first-hand how much more work we must get up and do.
YWCA’s mission is to eliminate racism and empower women. We will get up and do the work until injustice is rooted out, until institutions are transformed, until the world sees women, girls, and people of color the way we do: Equal. Powerful. Unstoppable.
In 2021 we are very excited to celebrate Legacy Leadership, taking a look back over the past 26 years of Tribute to Leadership honorees.
YWCA’s Tribute to Leadership Luncheon and Awards event has been an annual celebration to recognize the accomplishments of leaders in our community who strive to improve the lives of women, girls, and people of color through leadership, advocacy, and community service.
We have re-imagined this year’s event as a virtual month-long celebration to reflect on 26 years of phenomenal Legacy honorees. This celebration will culminate with a virtual luncheon on March 31st, to come together to celebrate their continued legacy of leadership and commitment to racial and gender justice, and to raise funds that are critical for us to stay resilient and stay strong for those we serve.
March is Women’s History Month
We are shining the spotlight on our Legacy honorees every day to learn what amazing things they are up to now and share digitally on our social media platforms.
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
12:00 – 1:30PM
FREE Virtual luncheon
Donate*
Make a gift directly to YWCA and qualify for perks.
Funds raised through this event support life-changing programs that eliminate racism and empower women.
Virtual Table Captain*
Sign up as a virtual table captain and raise awareness within your network of influence. By creating a personalized fundraising page, you can recruit your family, friends, and colleagues to join in raising funds.
Sponsor*
For sponsorship opportunities and to make a sponsorship contribution, review the Sponsorship Opportunities tab above. For personalized opportunities, please reach out to Advancement Director, Genevieve Villegas.
*tiered incentives/benefits available
Attend as a Guest/Join a Table
All registered guests will receive a link to the live stream a day before along with a detailed program. Anyone can register from around the world to be a part of this YWCA movement.
The Event Herstory
Since 1994, YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix has hosted our Tribute to Leadership Luncheon and Awards Program to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of leaders in our community who strive to improve the lives of women, girls, and people of color through leadership, advocacy, and community service. Every year hundreds join us in celebrating our honorees who have given selflessly of their time and talent to make our community, and the world, a stronger and better place to live and work.
The 2021 Event
We have re-imagined the Luncheon as a virtual month-long celebration to reflect on 26 years of phenomenal Legacy honorees and highlighted with a virtual luncheon gathering to celebrate on March 31 to continue the legacy of celebration, of togetherness, and to raise funds that are critical for us to stay resilient and stay strong for those we serve.
March is Women’s History Month
In celebration of Women’s History Month, YWCA will shine the spotlight on our Legacy honorees, their stories, and the amazing things they have been up to. Don’t miss any of it by following us on social media, @ywcaaz.
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
12:00 – 1:30PM
FREE Virtual luncheon
Gather with your closest friends, order in your lunch meals, and tune in for inspiring stories!
2012
Tina Brown
Karen Callahan
Carol Dahl
Dr. Regina Edwards
Diane Enos
Sue Glawe
Jodi Liggett
Darlene Newsom
Eddie Sissons
Debbie Waitkus
2017
Michelle Bravo
Carole Coles-Henry
Diana Gregory
Kara Kalkbrenner
Catherine Scrivano
Julie Ward
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