YWCA’s Tribute to Leadership Recognizes Community Leaders

The YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix hosted its 24th Annual Tribute to Leadership Luncheon on Feb. 9 at the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia. The luncheon recognizes outstanding women leaders in the community. The event included a silent auction, lunch, music by Urban Electra and honoree presentations.

Debbie Gaby and JoAnn Holland co-chaired the luncheon. Danielle Williams, Arizona Daily Mix host, AZTV7, emceed the event.

2018 INDIVIDUAL AWARD RECIPIENTS

Dorothy Willey
Kathleen Pechman, senior vice president – Enterprise CRA Manager, Compliance Risk Management, National Bank of Arizona

Military/Police/Fire
Tiffany Fisher, veteran engagement director, Team Red, White, and Blue, First Sergeant, G Co 29th BSB

Advocacy
Dr. Maria Harper – Marinick, Chancellor, Maricopa Community Colleges
Christy Moore, founder and owner, Social Spin, Inc.

Racial Justice
Dr. Elsie Moore, professor and director, School of Social Transformation, and professor of African American Studies, Arizona State University

Community Service Corporate
Jenny Poon, founder, CO+HOOTS CoWorking, eeko Studio, Co-HOOTS Foundation

First Responder Award
Reda Riddle-Bigler, captain/paramedic, Phoenix Fire Department

 

2018 CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY AWARDS

Senior Champions
Dignity Health

Women’s Empowerment
The City of Phoenix

 Financial Education
Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold

Advancing Young Professionals
Medtronic

PHOTOS BY KARIANNE MUNSTEDT

Urban Electra

Jill Mapstead, board chair, YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix

JoAnn Holland and Debbie Gaby, co-chairs, and Danielle Williams, emcee

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