YWCA Tribute To Leadership a Success
Hats off to the valley’s leading women.
On Saturday, February 23rd, YWCA Maricopa County celebrated its 20th annual Tribute to Leadership event. The eleven individuals honored have all made substantial contributions to eliminating discrimination, empowering women, and serving as champions to our community.
Presented by The Arizona Republic, 12 News and Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tribute to Leadership was emceed once again by Channel 12’s wonderful Tram Mai.
Attendees included Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, YW’s first male board member, Nicole Stanton, First Lady and former Tribute Honoree, U.S. Representative Kyrsten Sinema, U.S. Representative Lela Alston, Congressman Ed Pastor and his wife, Verma.
Guests were served cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while listening to the sounds of violinist, Jonathan Levingston, and later danced to the music of The Upper East Side Big Band after enjoying a beautiful dinner.
Regina Blakely, a nationally known poet, created and presented a poem celebrating the YW and its honorees. For the first time in YWCA history, Tribute to Leadership honored not only women, but also men.
“It is an honor to be able to celebrate such exceptional individuals,” said Dana Campbell Saylor, CEO of YWCA Maricopa County. “They have truly made incredible contributions to our community as well as extended their hearts through their passion and commitment.”
Tribute to Leadership is YW’s largest fundraising event of the year, providing essential services for seniors, home-delivered meals for impoverished elderly, disabled adults and veterans, financial education to women and families, and essential awareness programs to eliminate discrimination and promote gender equity.
The 2013 Leadership Awardees:
Jaye Perricone
PetSmart
Advocacy Leader
Pamela Overton Risoleo
Greenberg Traurig
Community Service Corporate Leader
Andy Kramer Petersen
Banner Health Foundation
Community Service Nonprofit Leader
Michael Barnard
Phoenix Theatre
Creative Arts Leader
Dean Victor Coonrod, MD-MPH
Maricopa Medical Center
Health & Science Leader
Patricia Little-Upah
Retired, US Army Reserve
Military or Armed Service Leader
Angela Hughey
ONE Community Media
Public Service Leader
Karen Churchard
Arizona Centennial 2012 Foundation
Centennial Leader
Diana Taurasi
Phoenix Mercury
Sports Leader
Julie Sullivan
International Foundation for Education & Self-Help
Racial Justice Leader
OPEN THE FRONT DOOR TO Maricopa County’s YWCA.
