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April 2, 2019Local Women Leaders to be Honored at 36th Annual Event
YWCA NorthEastern NY is pleased to announce the 36th Annual Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon, presented by Druthers Brewing Company, will be recognizing nine outstanding women who have demonstrated extraordinary achievement in their career and/or community involvement.
2019 Women of Achievement Academy Awardees
Andrea Crisafulli – President, Crisafulli Bros.: Susan Rosenthal Woman in Business Award
Rachel Conn – Executive Director, Hamilton Hill Arts Center: Arts & Humanities Award
Alice P. Green – Executive Director, Center for Law and Justice: Social Justice Award
Barbara King, Esq. – Partner, Tully Rinckey PLLC: Law Award
Kathleen Lincoln – Lead Project Planning Specialist, GE Power: Volunteerism Award
Terri Little – Community Volunteer: Philanthropy Award
Janet Sapio-Mayta – Director of Interagency Coordination & Case Resolution NYS: Health & Human Services Award
Carmel Patrick – Vice President of Development, miSci: Community Development Award
Cathy Roy – Guidance Counselor, Ballston Spa High School: Education Award
The luncheon & awards ceremony will be held on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Mallozzi’s Ballroom from 11:30AM to 1:00PM. Heather Peterson of Peterson, Campoli & Associates CPAs, PLLC and Alissa Quinn, two past awardees at the Women of Achievement celebration are serving as the Honorary Chairpersons. Karen Tararache, co-anchor at WNYT NewsChannel 13 will be the Master of Ceremonies.
We would like to thank our Sponsors: Presenting Sponsor – Druthers Brewing Company; Gold Sponsor – Mallozzi’s; Silver Sponsors: Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Ellis Medicine/Bellevue Woman’s Center, MVP Health Care, Sano-Rubin Construction Services, Xenolith Partners LLC; Bronze Sponsors – Barbara J. King, Esq., CAP COM Federal Credit Union, Common Energy LLC, Griffith Dardanelli Architects, PC, Peterson Campoli & Associates CPAs, PLLC, Rivers Casino & Resort, Stracher Roth Gilmore Architects and our Corporate and Community Partners: Action Transportation, CDPHP, CDTA, Fidelis Care, GE, Revered Business Solutions, Inc., Sondra’s Fine Jewelry, and Vincy’s Printing.
YWCA NorthEastern NY is dedicated to eliminating racism; empowering women; and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Since its beginnings in 1888, YWCA of Schenectady, dba YWCA NorthEastern NY has served women and families in Schenectady and the surrounding region. Through its 130-year history, YWCA NENY has been a constant innovator in providing programs and services to meet the changing needs of the community. Each year more than 6,000 people throughout the Capital Region, are provided with comprehensive programs and services. The main focus areas include domestic violence support services, safe and affordable housing for homeless and low-income women, economic empowerment programs, and accredited early learning programs.
