Each of the incredible 2023 Resourceful honorees were nominated by someone in their life who saw their power, their resourcefulness and their commitment to community, eliminating racism, and empowering women.
We encourage you to please consider nominating a Resourceful Woman or Individual in your community today. Please note that YWCA-GCR is LGBTQIA+ affirming and we welcome nominations for transgender, non-binary, or gender non-conforming individuals.
The deadline to submit a nominee is Friday, July 12 at 5PM. Please feel free to share the link https://bit.ly/24rwanominations within your networks or on socials.
Are you interested in becoming a corporate or community sponsor and/or joining the honorary committee for our 24th anniversary of this empowering event? Please make your commitment by August 30, 2024. Your support will change lives and we appreciate you! View sponsorship opportunities and benefits here.
YWCA-GCR's 24th Annual Resourceful Women's Awards will be held on Wednesday, September 25th from 6 - 9PM at Franklin Plaza in Troy, NY. We will be honoring 2024 Resourceful Woman of the Year, Dr. Denise Fernandez-Pallozzi and the other committee-selected individuals. Purchase your tickets here.
Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Groff NetWorks!
Resourceful Women Award Categories
Activism - Woman or individual who organizes and advocates for racial and social justice for all.
Arts - Woman or individual who excels in the field of visual or performing arts.
Education - Woman involved in any level of education ranging from early childhood to graduate school such as teachers, administrators, office staff or volunteers.
Emerging Professional - Woman or individual under 30 who is beginning their career as well as serving as a positive role model for other young women.
Entrepreneur - Woman or individual whose entrepreneurial spirit has led them to succeed in owning their own business.
Front-Line - Woman or individual in supportive roles such as receptionists, executive assistants, sales associates, customer service representatives or bookkeepers.
Health and Human Services - Woman or individual who serves as a healthcare provider such as physician, nurse, case manager, social worker, or physician's assistant.
Management - Woman or individual who is a senior executive in a corporation or non-profit organization.
Philanthropy - Woman or individual who is a philanthropist, foundation administrator or who officially plays a role in supporting non-profits.
Public Service - Woman or individual serving the community as an elected official, civil servant, or community volunteer.
Women in Tech - Woman or individual in technology, manufacturing, engineering or other related fields leading innovative projects, and making room for other women and individuals to enter and grow in mostly male-dominated fields.
Young Girl ON A MISSION - Girl or individual 18 and under active volunteering, involved in their community, or supporting a cause to make a difference in other's lives.