Tribute to Women Awards

39th Annual YWCA Tribute to Women Awards

Thursday, September 26, 2024

The Tribute to Women Awards is an annual fundraising event that attracts over 400 attendees, including corporate and community leaders, and East Tennessee area professionals. Your YWCA honors women leaders representing East Tennessee’s diverse arts & culture, business, education, healthcare, community enhancement, emerging leader, and social and racial justice sectors. This year’s event was held at The Mill & Mine (227 W. Depot Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917)

Sponsorship Opportunities

Your participation in the Tribute to Women Awards helps celebrate the incredible women within your organization and helps raise critical funds to support the programs and services of YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley.

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2024 TRIBUTE TO WOMEN AWARDS Timeline

YWCA’s Tribute to Women Awards has a legacy of honoring trailblazing women. When the Awards began 38 years ago, YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valey recognized the achievements of seven exemplary women and their commitment to our East Tennessee community. This event was one of the many ways YWCA broke ground in Knoxville and the East Tennessee region.

April 1, 2024: Nominations open

June 3, 2024: Nominations end

June 5, 2024: Nominations compiled and sent to out-of-area judges

Week of July 1: Tribute to Women finalists notified

July 2024 (exact date TBD): Tribute to Women finalist reception

August 2024 (exact date TBD): Tribute to Women Finalist filming for Awards

September 26, 2024: 39th Annual Tribute to Women Awards Event

Why YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley?

Funds raised through this event support life-changing programs that empower victims of domestic violence; provide a safe, nurturing environment for our most at-risk youth; encourage boys and men to prevent violence against women; and provide safe, affordable housing to women and their families, in Knoxville and throughout the Tennessee Valley.

2024 Tribute to Women Honorees

Casey Fox

Arts & Culture

Kimberly Black

Business & Industry

Debra House

Community Enhancement

Tammi Campbell

Education

Charlotte Rodina

Emerging Leader

Tanika Harper

Racial & Social Justice

Suzanne Fisher

Science, Technology and Health

2023 Tribute to Women Honorees

Courtney Bergmeier

Arts & Culture

Jan Brown

Business & Industry

Dr. Kathryn Ellis

Community Enhancement

Jamea Beach

Education

Allison Comer

Emerging Leader

Femeika Elliot

Racial & Social Justice

Dr. Mandy Halford

Science, Technology and Health

2022 Tribute to Women Honorees

Rose Weaver

Arts & Culture

Ali Fraley

Business & Industry

Cynthia Finch

Racial & Social Justice

Arleńe Amarante

Education

Abby Ham

Emerging Leader

Dr. Kimberly Fortner

Community Enhancement

Rose Montgomery

Science, Technology and Health

Thank you to our sponsors

Gold Sponsors

ANNE & STEVE BAILEY

Silver Sponsors