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)
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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