YWCA Rhode Island recognizes women in industry, culture and public service
Eleven women and an organization were recognized for their accomplishments promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity at the 9th Annual Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon, held September 26 at Kirkbrae Country Club in Lincoln. Deb Ruggiero served as the event emcee.
Congratulations to the 2013 honorees. YWCA Rhode Island appreciates the underwriters and attendees celebrating the following Women of Achievement and Organization of the Year: Cheryl A. Burrell, Anna Cano-Morales, Letitia Carter, First Lady Stephanie Chafee, Jacqueline L. Dowdy, Major Lynne B. Hannon, Sally Ann Hay, Eileen Hayes, Sister Ann C. Keefe, Julie A. Rawlings, Angela Romans, and Quota International of Pawtucket and Woonsocket.
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.
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HeatSmart/Northwest Woolen Mills
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CVS Caremark
Joanne M. Daly
Navigant Credit Union
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
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Barton Gilman LLP
Foster Forward
Susan Gershkoff, Counsellor at Law
RI Mayoral Academies
United Way of Rhode Island Women’s Leadership Council
Woonsocket Prevention Coalition
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Jodi L. Glass, AuD
Opportunities Unlimited, Inc.
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Carrie Bridges Feliz
Rawlings Family
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Anonymous
Stephanie Chafee’s Friends
Community MusicWorks
Hannon Family
Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence
Lifespan Community Health Services
Quota International of Pawtucket and Woonsocket
Gina M. Raimondo, Rhode Island General Treasurer
Rhode Island Air National Guard
Roger Williams University
Saint Michael’s Church
Sophia Academy
and the many guests of the Honorees
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Crown Trophy, trophies
Park Square Florist, Inc., corsages
Providence CityArts, cover art
Deb Ruggiero, emcee
Swarovski, gifts
“YWCA is pleased to host this celebration for the ninth year in a row to recognize the accomplishments of women across industry, culture and public service,” says Deborah L. Perry, president/chief executive officer of YWCA Rhode Island. “We see the honorees as true role models for girls and young women growing up in Rhode Island.”
