YWCA Northern Rhode Island recognizes women in industry, culture, and public service

Eleven women were recognized for their accomplishments promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity at the 7th Annual Tools of the Trade Luncheon, held September 27 at Kirkbrae Country Club in Lincoln. Deb Ruggiero served as the event emcee.

Congratulations to the 2011 award winners. YWCA Northern Rhode Island appreciates the underwriters and attendees celebrating the following Women of Achievement: Betty Adler, Nancy Carriuolo, Marcia Coné, Joan Countryman, Gigi DiBello, Deborah A. Gist, Jodi L. Glass, Carolyn Mark, Gina M. Raimondo, Joyce L. Stevos, and O. Rogeriee Thompson.

Women of Achievement Awards are recognized nationally. They bring attention to the accomplishments of women in industry, culture, and public service in local communities. For additional information, visit www.womenofachievementri.org.

event underwriters and attendees - thank you!

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HeatSmart/Northwest Woolen Mills

shining 

CVS Caremark

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AAA Southern New England

Susan Gershkoff, Counsellor at Law

St. Mary Academy - Bay View

sister 

Lincoln School

Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island

Opportunities Unlimited, Inc.

Sarah Lawrence College

Barbara Sokoloff Associates

Woonsocket Prevention Coalition

in kind 

Park Square Florist, Inc., corsages

Deb Ruggiero, emcee 

Swarovski, gifts

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Family of Adler: Marc, Janice, Rachel & Jonathan Adler are very proud of their mother/grandmother, Betty Adler, being named a 2011 Woman of Achievement. "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, nor touched . . . but are felt in the heart." (Helen Keller)

Friend of Adler: Dear Betty, When we first met a short almost sixty years ago, I was grateful to have you as my friend. Today I am proud and still grateful to have you as my friend. You spread thoughtfulness, warmth and integrity wherever you walk. May you go from strength to strength as we continue to share our friendship. With love, Rosalea

The Liz Fund: Marion Elizabeth (Aldrich) Perry.

Rhode Island College: Rhode Island College salutes it's Women Leaders.

RI Commission on Prejudice and Bias: The RI Commission on Prejudice and Bias congratulates our own Dr. Jodi Glass for her 25 plus years of dedicated service. She has worked with law enforcement and the community to increase consciousness and dialog regarding hate crimes and its devastating effects on our community. Without Jodi's stewardship both our Police Training and Education programs would not have been possible. Today we celebrate her accomplishments with joy.

Sophia Academy: Congratulations, Gigi! Thank you for your leadership. Best wishes from the Board, Faculty and Staff, Athenas, Parents and, especially, your students.

Friends of Stevos: From her many friends and family, congratulations to Joyce L. Stevos, PhD, for the impact she has made in such diverse areas as education reform, music and the arts, youth, historic and cultural diversity – to name a few. Joyce inspires us to serve our communities with intellect, wisdom, loyalty, humility and good humor.  Thank you, Joyce – we love you!

Women's Fund of Rhode Island: Women's Fund of Rhode Island Board and Staff congratulate Executive Director Marcia Coné and all the remarkable women honored with a YWCA Award.

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Sarah Doyle Women's Center: Congratulations to the award winners, and thank you for your service to girls and women in Rhode Island. We are especially proud to recognize Gigi DiBello, former director of the Sarah Doyle Women's Center at Brown University.