YWCA Seeks Nominations; Deadline Today

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CONTACT:    
Laura Harwin
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh
412-255-1279

YWCA seeks nominations for 2014 Tribute to Women Leadership Awards

Nomination deadline is February 19

PITTSBURGH, PA (February 11, 2014):  Do you know an exceptional woman who has made a difference for other women in our community?  It’s time to nominate her for a 2014 Tribute to Women Leadership Award.  The YWCA Greater Pittsburgh is currently accepting nominations through Wednesday, February 19.

The YWCA Greater Pittsburgh launched the Tribute to Women Leadership Awards in 1983 to affirm its mission to empower women and girls to reach their personal and professional goals. Since then, the YWCA has honored the accomplishments of more than 200 exceptional women, saluting them for helping to shape the direction of our region and improve the lives of others.

This year’s awards will highlight women in seven categories: Arts & Culture, Business & Professional Services, Civic & Community Services, Education, Health & Human Services, Science & Technology, and Young Leader. The nomination form for all categories is available online at www.ywcapgh.org.

The YWCA invites nominations from individuals, businesses, professional groups and community organizations.  Choosing awardees is the responsibility of the YWCA’s 2014 Tribute to Women Selection Committee, comprised of a diverse group of professionals representing the award categories.

Awards will be presented at the 32nd annual Tribute to Women Leadership Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 29, at the Westin Hotel, 1000 Penn Avenue, downtown.

Proceeds from the event help create positive changes in the lives of thousands of Pittsburgh area women and families served by the YWCA.  For more information about Tribute to Women, call 412-255-1261 or go to www.ywcapgh.org. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

The YWCA Greater Pittsburgh strengthens our community by creating and advancing opportunities for all women to seek equality and self-sufficiency.  For more information about the YWCA’s programs and services, visit www.ywcapgh.org or call 412-391-5100.
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Laura Harwin
Director of Development and Marketing
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh
305 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-255-1279 (phone)
412-391-5109 (fax)

lharwin@ywcapgh.org
www.ywcapgh.org

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YWCA Young Leaders Cocktails for a Cause

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CONTACT:
Laura Harwin
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh
412-255-1279

YWCA Young Leaders Serve ‘Cocktails for a Cause’
Public Invited to Happy Hour Fundraiser set for Thursday, August 23

PITTSBURGH, PA (August 17, 2012):  The YWCA Greater Pittsburgh Young Leaders Board will be joined by local celebrities to serve special martinis at the Cocktails for a Cause fundraiser on Thursday, August 23, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at SoHo, 203 Federal Street.

The public is invited to attend this first-ever event hosted by the YWCA Young Leaders Board. No pre-registration is necessary. Guests will also have an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to win exciting prizes. All money raised will go to the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh’s programming and advocacy to empower women and eliminate racism.

“We invite the Pittsburgh community to come out and enjoy a chic evening of networking, banter, and awareness-raising,” said Kathy Risko, President of the YWCA Young Leaders Board. “Plus, raise some money for a good cause.” Event Co-chairs Kezia O. L. Taylor and Tamara Torbert echo those sentiments and “invite everyone to have a good time.”

The YWCA Greater Pittsburgh Young Leaders Board is a collective of dynamic young women leaders who are working to eliminate racism and empower women by promoting and advancing the mission of the YWCA among their peers and in our community.

The YWCA Greater Pittsburgh strengthens our community by creating and advancing opportunities for all women to seek equality and self-sufficiency.  To learn more about the YWCA’s programs and services, visit www.ywcapgh.org or call 412-391-5100.

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YWCA Recognizes 8 Women at Leadership Awards Luncheon

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Laura Harwin
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh
412-255-1279

YWCA Greater Pittsburgh Announces the 2012 Tribute to Women Leadership Awards
Awards Luncheon scheduled for Wednesday, May 16

PITTSBURGH, PA (May 10, 2012):  The YWCA Greater Pittsburgh will recognize eight extraordinary women for their demonstrated excellence and leadership in the workplace and in the community as part of the 30th annual Tribute to Women Leadership Awards Luncheon to be held on Wednesday, May 16, from noon to 1:30 p.m., at the Westin Hotel, 1000 Penn Avenue.

Awardees for 2012 include:
• Arts & Culture: Jane Werner, Executive Director, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
• Business & Industry:  Heidi K. Bartholomew, Vice President  & Controller, FedEx Ground
• Civic & Community Service:  Missy Unkovic, President of the Board, FISA Foundation
• Education:  Donna L. Imhoff, Ph.D., Campus President, North Campus & West Hills Center,
Community College of Allegheny County
• Entrepreneur: Helen A. Davis, M.D., CEO and Medical Director, Davis Eye and Wellness Center
• Health & Human Services:  Jeannette E. South-Paul, M.D., Andrew W. Mathieson UPMC Professor & Chair, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine
• Professional Services: Susan Frietsche, Senior Staff Attorney, Women’s Law Project
• Young Leader: Christy Uffelman, BCC, Vice President, Employee & Organization Development, Mascaro Construction Company

“I am so impressed and inspired by the contributions these eight women have made to their professions and to the Pittsburgh community,” said Magdeline E. Jensen, Chief Executive Officer, YWCA Greater Pittsburgh.  “We are fortunate to have such remarkable women as role models for other women and girls. The honorees are all deserving of the YWCA’s Tribute to Women Leadership Award and exemplify what the award truly represents.”

The YWCA Greater Pittsburgh launched the Tribute to Women Leadership Awards in 1983 to affirm its mission to empower women and girls to reach their personal and professional goals. Since then, the YWCA has honored the accomplishments of more than 200 exceptional women, saluting them for helping to shape the direction of our region and improve the lives of others.


Jennifer Abney, News Anchor, WPXI – Channel 11, is serving as Mistress of Ceremonies during the luncheon.  Proceeds from the event benefit the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh’s programs and services.  For more information about Tribute to Women, call 412-255-1261 or e-mail ttw@ywcapgh.org.


The YWCA Greater Pittsburgh is a women’s membership movement committed to the elimination of racism and the economic empowerment of women and girls.  To learn more about the YWCA’s programs and services, visit www.ywcapgh.org or call 412-391-5100.

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Laura Harwin
Director of Development and Marketing
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh
305 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 255-1279 (phone)
(412) 391-5109 (fax)

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