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YWCA Announces 2018 Milestones Honorees
On March 12, 2020, the YWCA of Northwest Ohio will hold its
25th Annual Milestones: A Tribute to Women Awards
Luncheon and seven extraordinary women in the community who
have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities will be
honored in seven different categories.
This year’s honorees were announced at a press conference on
December 04 at the YWCA center on Jefferson Avenue – they
are: Patricia Levey for the arts; Amy Hall for business;
Sharon Gaber for education; Judge Connie Zemmelman for
government; Amanda Bryant-Friedrich for sciences; Wendi
Huntley for social sciences and MonaAl-Hayani for
volunteerism.
“We have seven fabulous folks that we will be able to bring
forth in March,” said Lisa McDuffie, CEO of the YWCA of
Northwest Ohio as she introduced the honorees during the
press conference. “This is an opportunity to showcase these
women and an opportunity for you to know what this agency
does,” she added describing the Awards Luncheon in March. |
Amanda Bryant Friedrich,
Wendi Huntley, YWCA CEO Lisa McDuffie, Past Honorees Rhonda
Sewell and Deborah Barnett
Lisa McDuffie, Patricia Levey, Sharon Gaber, Judge Connie
Zemmelman, Amanda Bryant-Friedrich, Wendi Huntley, Mona Al-Hayani |
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The Milestones Awards Luncheon was established in 1996 to
recognize women of northwest Ohio for their contributions in
various areas – the criteria for recognition are: unique,
exemplary achievements in her field, serves as a role model
for women in the community and lives a life consistent with
the YWCA mission.
All proceeds from the luncheon will benefit over 23,000
woman and families who use the services of the YWCA. Contact
the YWCS at 419-241-3235 X 139 for tickets or more
information on the luncheon. |
